Manager, Development

Development Department Collaboration:

Under the management of the Director, Development – Corporate, Foundations & Individuals (DDCFI), support efforts to raise over $10 million in revenue per year and increase annually to achieve fundraising goals.

Assist DDCFI in the implementation of the annual development plan and strategy, with a focus on corporations, foundations and individuals.

With the DDCFI, identify new donor prospects and cultivate relationships that will result in broadening the donor base for LADF.

Manage fundraising efforts and internal tracking systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness of critical fundraising activities (i.e. Salesforce and development dashboards)

In partnership with the Development team, collaborate on monthly and quarterly reconciliation meetings to ensure proper recording of revenue

In partnership with the Manager, In-Stadium Fundraising and Senior Coordinator, Development, work with marketing team to ensure all in-stadium and external marketing assets are secured for fundraising promotion and sponsorship deliverables.

Support event execution in coordination with the Development team, including attending meetings and events, correspondence with sponsors and donors, and maintaining donor files and records of event activities.

Assist with department budgets and tracking revenue goals.

Corporate Giving & Sponsorships: In partnership DDCFI, manage the relationship with the Dodgers Global Partnership team to manage and track corporate donors and ensure all deliverables are met for LADF programs and initiatives. Create sponsorship decks and reports, accordingly.

Foundation Grants: Assist DDCFI, in managing pipeline of foundation grants and corporate proposals in partnership with external grant writing consultant

Individual Giving: Support DDCFI in the creation of an individual giving program to translate and cultivate Dodger fans into LADF donors. Support individual donor prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities with ownership and strategic management of internal tracking systems

Other duties as assigned by the DDCFI.

Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant experience in nonprofit or foundation fundraising

Experience managing corporate and individual donors in a nonprofit setting; experience executing and managing sponsorship deliverables a plus

Experience managing simultaneously occurring fundraising campaigns and programs to meet revenue goals

Extremely organized and detailed-oriented and able to work in an incredibly fast-paced work environment with competing priorities

Proven ability to track several projects and processes simultaneously.

Strong computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office and database programs (Salesforce a plus).

Ability to interact, establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to raise funds for the Foundation

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize time and priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines

Experience working in teams and leading teams to achieve shared goals

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Professional work ethic and ability to manage information confidentially

Flexibility in approach and willingness to adapt when necessary

Proactive and action-oriented personality; strong sense of pace and urgency

Strong passion for and commitment to LADF's mission, programs, and values

Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to “manage up” to other members of the LADF team to help keep the entire organization organized and on-task.

Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, which includes nights, weekends, and some home games