Donor Relations Manager

Role Description The Donor Relations Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Oakland, CA. You’ll play a vital role in Cityside’s fundraising success by ensuring that our highest-level donors are meaningfully engaged through regular and effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and by being a key part of the team growing Cityside’s major donor revenue. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you’ll manage your own portfolio of major donors while supporting the executive team in developing and implementing strategies for increased engagement across the broader major donor program. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on relationship‑building and brings strong organizational and communication skills to a mission‑driven nonprofit environment. What you'll do In partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Development Associate, oversee the entire major donor portfolio, regularly evaluating it for balance, performance and growth opportunities. Support all frontline fundraisers, especially Cityside’s Co‑founders and Chief Development Officer, by developing engagement strategies and working with the Development Associate to manage follow‑up actions. Draft and produce donor correspondence, proposal materials, pitch decks, stewardship updates and other written communication. Manage a personal portfolio of 75-100 donors currently giving or with the capacity to give $1,000+ annually. In collaboration with the Development Manager and Development Associate, identify members with the greatest potential for upgrade and develop a standardized qualification process for portfolio inclusion. Effectively maintain and use donor data in our donor management system to inform strategies, track activity, and generate reports. Support the development and growth of Cityside’s legacy giving activities including the launch of a new legacy giving society. Take a lead role in planning and coordinating donor cultivation and stewardship events. Qualifications 4 or more years of fundraising experience Strong organizational and project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with donor management platforms and email marketing tools Experience with fundraising operations, including moves management and donor pipeline tracking Must be authorized to work in the United States Must be able to commute to the Oakland office Cityside is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an organization that is diverse and a work environment that is safe and inclusive for all employees. We recognize that people of color, gender‑expansive people, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people from working‑class backgrounds have historically been underrepresented in journalism. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to understanding and representing the communities that we serve. We encourage candidates from all spectrums of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socio‑economic background, and levels of physical ability to apply. Cityside also values a wide range of experience and encourages candidates to submit their application even if they do not meet all of the preferred qualifications. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr