Development Manager

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Development and Deputy Director of Development, the Development Manager plays a key role in advancing JFCS’ mission by leading donor-centered events, cultivating meaningful relationships through stewardship initiatives, and ensuring the successful execution of development-related projects. This position is ideal for a highly organized, relationship-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-aligned environment. 
 
The Development Manager collaborates with colleagues across development, communications, and program teams to manage event logistics, implement donor engagement strategies, and maintain project timelines and deliverables. This is a visible role that contributes directly to donor retention, campaign momentum, and fundraising success. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 (depending on experience)
  • Employment Type: full-time, exempt position with benefits
  • Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
  • Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
  • 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
  • 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute a calendar of development events, including donor briefings, campaign milestone gatherings, cultivation events, community gatherings as it relates to the Holocaust Center campaign, and recognition receptions
  • Lead all event logistics including venue coordination, catering, invitations, guest lists, program flow, staffing, and post-event follow-up
  • Partner with the Communications team to develop compelling event collateral, signage, and scripts
  • Design and implement stewardship plans for major donors, campaign supporters, and long-term funders
  • Oversee timely and personalized acknowledgments, donor reports, naming opportunity recognition, and milestone outreach
  • Manage donor communications and touchpoints in collaboration with senior development staff
  • Lead development initiatives and campaigns through effective project planning, cross-team coordination, and deadline tracking specifically for the Holocaust Center capital campaign phase II
  • Create and manage detailed project timelines, stakeholder assignments, and task lists using project management tools

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4–6 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising event planning, or donor relations. 
  • Bachelor’s degree required; relevant certifications or advanced degrees a plus
  • Experience working on capital campaigns, naming opportunities, or major donor stewardship preferred
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and events with attention to detail and stakeholder alignment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfort preparing briefing documents, scripts, and stewardship materials.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a donor-first mindset and the ability to build trust and credibility
  • Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) and project management software. 
  • Ability to travel to various regions JFCS supports

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.