Recovery Cafe San Jose
Nonprofit Development/Fundraising Manager
Recovery Cafe San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Organization OverviewRecovery Café San Jose provides a family-like community of support and services for individuals recovering from addiction, homelessness, mental health challenges, and other kinds of life trauma. We provide the love, resources, and tools to foster long-term recovery, personal transformation, and an energetic re-engagement with life. To learn more, visit recoverycafesj.org.
Position SummaryThe Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s fundraising activities to expand Recovery Café’s community of support. The role will drive donor engagement, oversee the grant pipeline, and manage fundraising events and other outreach efforts. The manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Manager to develop a strategic and integrated approach to development, including grant management, major donor engagement, and corporate giving. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to further define this role and will have enormous impact on the organization. We’re looking for someone brave and bold, who is willing and able to be very hands-on and proactive in expanding our program.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to achieve revenue goals, focusing on individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, corporate sponsors, and foundation funders.
Manage the research, writing, and submission of grant proposals, ensuring timely compliance with securing contracts and reporting.
Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns, both online and in-person, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
With the Executive Director, build a portfolio of key donors and prospects, developing personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies to foster long-term support.
Develop and oversee donor recognition programs, ensuring timely acknowledgments and regular engagement.
Plan and execute donor cultivation events, working collaboratively with staff and board members.
Grants Management
Research and identify new grant opportunities, manage the grant calendar, and coordinate proposal development with program and finance staff.
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting requirements, submitting accurate and timely reports.
Database Management & Reporting
Manage donor database and donor appreciation, tracking donor engagement and analyzing giving trends.
Prepare fundraising reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors, providing insights into donor activity and overall fundraising progress.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Development, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience.
3-5+ years of nonprofit development experience, with an emphasis on major gifts, corporate giving, and grants management.
Demonstrated ability to execute a successful fundraising strategy, meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in grant writing and/or donor communications.
Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences is a plus.
Familiarity with donor management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google tools.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, work collaboratively with team members, and manage projects to completion.
Passion for, and an emotional connection to, Recovery Café’s mission and a commitment to expanding its impact.
Benefits
Opportunity to do incredibly rewarding work and be part of a life-changing community.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
Paid holidays & time off accrual.
Free coffee.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience to jobs@recoverycafesj.org.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
San Jose, CA 95112 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
San Jose, CA 95112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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Position SummaryThe Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s fundraising activities to expand Recovery Café’s community of support. The role will drive donor engagement, oversee the grant pipeline, and manage fundraising events and other outreach efforts. The manager will work closely with the Executive Director and Program Manager to develop a strategic and integrated approach to development, including grant management, major donor engagement, and corporate giving. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to further define this role and will have enormous impact on the organization. We’re looking for someone brave and bold, who is willing and able to be very hands-on and proactive in expanding our program.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan to achieve revenue goals, focusing on individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, major gift prospects, corporate sponsors, and foundation funders.
Manage the research, writing, and submission of grant proposals, ensuring timely compliance with securing contracts and reporting.
Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns, both online and in-person, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Donor Relations & Stewardship
With the Executive Director, build a portfolio of key donors and prospects, developing personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies to foster long-term support.
Develop and oversee donor recognition programs, ensuring timely acknowledgments and regular engagement.
Plan and execute donor cultivation events, working collaboratively with staff and board members.
Grants Management
Research and identify new grant opportunities, manage the grant calendar, and coordinate proposal development with program and finance staff.
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting requirements, submitting accurate and timely reports.
Database Management & Reporting
Manage donor database and donor appreciation, tracking donor engagement and analyzing giving trends.
Prepare fundraising reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors, providing insights into donor activity and overall fundraising progress.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Development, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent experience.
3-5+ years of nonprofit development experience, with an emphasis on major gifts, corporate giving, and grants management.
Demonstrated ability to execute a successful fundraising strategy, meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in grant writing and/or donor communications.
Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences is a plus.
Familiarity with donor management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google tools.
Ability to balance multiple priorities, work collaboratively with team members, and manage projects to completion.
Passion for, and an emotional connection to, Recovery Café’s mission and a commitment to expanding its impact.
Benefits
Opportunity to do incredibly rewarding work and be part of a life-changing community.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
Paid holidays & time off accrual.
Free coffee.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience to jobs@recoverycafesj.org.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
San Jose, CA 95112 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
San Jose, CA 95112: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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