Development Manager

Working Partnerships USA

Are you passionate about seeing a world where all workers have good jobs providing a better quality of life for them and their families, all of us can afford a safe and stable home, and corporations are working with communities to build resilient and healthy cities?  

We are looking for a Development Manager to help drive our private fundraising program and forge strategic partnerships.  Join our small but mighty team to help us make a better tomorrow.  

Working Partnerships USA is a community-based and movement building organization bringing together the power of workers and people of color through grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to realize racial justice and a just economy.

Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities, equitable growth, and a democracy that works for all. We do not sit still: we convene the coalition-led Silicon Valley Rising, Gig Workers Rising, the Fair Workplace Collaborative, and the Trades Orientation Program (TOP).

Are you our next Development Manager?

• You love building relationships with people and enjoy working with donors including donor relations, cultivation, communications and recognition.
• You have strong project management skills through your performance on similar projects; you know when and how to coordinate and communicate your work with others.
• You are not only a team player but you know how to “manage up” and sideways to support your supervisor and team members. You understand that you report directly to the Development Director and learn to work collaboratively with our executive team.
• You are well organized and take pride in making sure that our systems and administrative functions are current and all team members can easily find information in our database and files.

As the Development Manager, your core responsibilities would be:

• Leading fundraising and production for our annual fundraising event, Champions for Change, and other development events as needed.
• Actively involved with Donor Cultivation with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director.
• Manages a portfolio of donors including donor relations, cultivation, communications and recognition.
• Understanding of our organization’s history, mission, campaigns, and programs.
• Effectively communicating team priorities, new opportunities, and challenges.
• Providing additional support on the development team, the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and the Board as needed.

 Essential Skills and Abilities

• Alignment and agreement with Working Partnerships USA’s mission and values.
• At least five years of experience as part of a development or fundraising team.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with demonstrated experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of basic financial information including developing budgets.
• Ability to work under pressure with good judgment to identify when to ask for help.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills and digital literacy.
• Open and willing to build relationships with high wealth individuals on behalf of the organization.

Additionally, all Working Partnerships USA employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (and booster, if eligible) as a condition of employment, or a written request for reasonable accommodation due to medical disability or sincerely held religious belief.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, bend, and reach with hands and arms - High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
• Lift approximately 20-25 lbs. on occasion.
• Stand and move throughout the office - Climb stairs and steps.
• Have consistent and reliable attendance.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
• Communicate effectively and promptly to clients or employees of the organization.
• Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Location: This position is based out of San Jose, CA. Annual salary ranges from $73,500 - $90,500 and will be based on experience. Generous benefits package including full family health, dental, vision, and acupuncture/chiropractic insurance; paid vacations and holiday leave; and 401(k) with employer contributions. This is a regular full-time, exempt position and an excellent opportunity for those seeking career advancement over time.  Working Partnerships USA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited category.

Working Partnerships USA strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ, and all qualified persons to apply for this position.  We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do.  Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

When applying, please note that you saw the job posted on the NOVAworks Job Board. If you need help with your resumé, please see a NOVAworks Career Advisor.