Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events

Job Summary:   Chinatown Community Development Center (Chinatown CDC) seeks a dynamic and results-driven individual to lead donor engagement efforts and oversee the planning and execution of impactful special events. The Manager will design and implement strategies to acquire new donors, cultivate and steward existing relationships, manage donor communications, and orchestrate special events that foster community involvement and philanthropy. This role is essential to expanding Chinatown CDC's reach and revenue sources. 

Status:   Full-time, Exempt, Regular
Location:  Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco
Hours: Onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Salary: $96,211 - $101,275; Comprehensive benefits

The Organization :   A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 36 affordable housing buildings serving over 4,500 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Tenderloin, Western Addition, and Polk Gulch neighborhoods. We also build housing, develop grassroots leadership, and engage low-income residents and youth. Our employees are passionate about the mission; thrive in a family organizational culture; and embody values of empowerment, teamwork, and compassion. Chinatown CDC serves a diverse population and is committed to hiring practices that provide culturally competent services. We encourage people of color to apply.

Essential Functions

Individual Giving: 

• Develop and implement strategies to diversify revenue and increase philanthropic support from individual donors.
• Create and execute annual plans for donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in collaboration with the Director of Resource Development.
• Produce compelling donor-focused content for appeals, newsletters, direct mail, annual reports, and social media campaigns.
• Develop and launch new fundraising initiatives with the capacity to achieve six-figure goals annually.
• Analyze donor data in Chinatown CDC’s CRM and conduct prospect research and wealth screening.
• Maintain accurate donor records, ensuring timely tracking, stewardship, and acknowledgment of all gifts.

Special Events: 

• Identify sponsorship opportunities and secure in-kind donations for the annual gala and other special events.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of events—including building celebrations, donor cultivation activities, and related event platforms such as landing pages and online silent auction pages.
• Manage all event logistics, timelines, and volunteer coordination to ensure smooth and successful execution.

Support Comprehensive Fund Development Efforts: 

• Develop a strong understanding of Chinatown CDC’s programs, mission, and community impact.
• Provide warm, professional, and timely customer service to donors, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Director of Resource Development and team members on department-wide initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years of fundraising or development experience in a nonprofit environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong and creative content developer with experience in social media, donor communications, and marketing materials.
• Demonstrated success in implementing effective and innovative fundraising strategies.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who also works effectively independently with least supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Proficiency with donor management databases and prospect research tools.
• Technical proficiency in Salesforce CRM, Adobe InDesign, Canva, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Teams.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Chinatown Community Development Center (CCDC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race (includes hairstyle and hair texture), color, religion (includes dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition and reproductive health decision making), national origin (includes language restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristic), genetic information or characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or participation in an EEO protected activity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SAN FRANCISCO FAIR CHANCE ORDINANCE

All final candidates will undergo a background check. For certain positions this will include a fingerprint check. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the  San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.