Job Description
UPDATED NOVEMBER 25, 2025
Fundraising & Events Manager
Job Description
About Beyond
Emancipation
B:E’s mission is to support young people as they imagine and create their
own life beyond foster care. Through B:E’s innovative coaching model, youth
discover their own potential, take responsibility for their own decisions, and
plan their futures with the support of an adult who follows their lead. B:E
provides a transformational environment for transition age youth, offering
programs that include access to safe housing, educational supports, and
coaching in the areas of life skills, health and wellness, and employment
training.
B:E’s core values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for
individuals who share our commitments:
• YOUTH-CENTERED: We put youth first.
• EQUITY: We are committed to leveling the playing field.
• TRANSFORMATION: We are agents of change.
• COMMUNITY: We are in this together.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We strive for excellence.
Position
Overview
Beyond Emancipation (B:E) is seeking a skilled and ambitious fundraising
professional who excels at developing exceptional relationships with donors
through meaningful and joyful experiences/events, strategically crafted
messaging and impactful story-telling about the resilient young people B:E
supports. These are qualities when paired with an eye for detail and strong
project management skills that will be critical for the success of our next
Fundraising and Events Manager.
The Fundraising and Events Manager plays a critical role in B:E’s ability to
maintain and expand its impressive individual and corporate donor base. In
addition to managing donor relationships the incumbent of this role will be
responsible for managing and executing special events and experiences that
help us cultivate new relationships in the community and expand our robust
fundraising network.
Our next Fundraising and Events Manager will have an opportunity to make a
profound and lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of formerly systems
impacted youth in the East Bay.
Essential
Duties & Job
Responsibilities
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
• Coordinate and manage individual giving program including execution
of stewardship process
• Responsible for managing outreach to assigned portfolio including mid-
level donors and key corporate partners
• Cultivate and manage steady growth of monthly giving donors
• Execute and support corporate giving campaigns including outreach
and management of corporate match giving programs
• Coordinate the development and execution of donor recognition
including thank you letters, phone calls, and other acknowledgement
• Co-develop donor stewardship strategy in partnership with Director of
Development and Communications
Special Events Management
• Plan, develop, and execute strategic events that support the mission of
the organization in coordination with Director of Development and
Communications and the Executive Director
o Manage all facets of organizational fundraising and outreach
events including marketing, vendor management, décor,
marketing, etc.
• Develop and execute event sponsorship drives and cultivate key
funding partners
• Cultivate key relationships with industry partners from private,
government, and non-profit sectors in support of event success
Communications, & Multi-Media Coordination
• Under supervision, coordinate the execution of B:E’s external
communications strategy in alignment with a social justice and equity
approach, and non-profit fund development best practices
• In partnership with the Director of Development and Communications,
manage contractors responsible for social media content, email
newsletters, printed media, B:E website, and other marketing content,
ensuring fidelity to B:E brand, Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles
• Responsible for management of all design and brand assets, and
organization of key brand templates,
• Manage and Coordinate from start to finish, semi-annual appeal drives
including development of digital (email) and traditional (printed)
appeals and other related donor outreach
Administrative Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing organization’s donor database to include but
not limited to donation processing, data entry, donor profile creation
and database maintenance/updates
• Develop, support, and manage systems that improve donor relations,
events, outreach, and overall execution of strategic fundraising
priorities and annual goals
While this description accounts for most of what an individual might encounter
while performing the essential duties of this position, other related tasks and
responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications • At least 3 or more years of relevant work experience in non-profit
fundraising, donor development, or a closely related fundraising field
• At least 2 years of experience managing, and executing fundraising
events for a non-profit or similar organization/company/institution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Ability to deliver formal presentations, and convey key
information to individuals through formal conversation, email, or
telephonic communication
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgement calls and consistently
perform key job duties with autonomy
• Ability to perform in a manner that is accurate, organized, flexible, and
attentive to detail
• Ability to be discreet and hold confidential information
• Comfortable engaging with key stakeholders across the organization
(youth, donors, board, and community members).
• Impeccable track record of setting and achieving goals and meeting
deadlines.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, economic, and
educational backgrounds.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Fundraising/Non Profit Development Certification preferred
Compensation SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000 (Full-Time/Exempt)
• Benefits are generous, with 100% paid employee and 80% dependent
medical care coverage; Dental Coverage is 100% employer paid
• 15 days of Vacation (increasing over time), 12 days of sick leave, two
wellness weeks annually, and 14 paid holidays
• Voluntary vision, matched retirement (up to 3%), and pre-tax flexible
spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs plans are
also available.
How to Apply To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter outlining your
qualifications to the following email: HR@beyondemancipation.org. Please
write ‘FUNDRAISING & EVENTS MANAGER’ in the subject line.
Equal
Opportunity
To better serve youth, B:E strives to build and strengthen a diverse
organization, where every staff member is heard, valued, and supported to
advance B:E’s mission. B:E staff is majority people of color and many staff
have lived experience in the foster care system. We are committed to living
diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our staffing, programming, and
values. B:E is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage
diverse candidates to apply.
Hybrid Work
Environment
This position is hybrid position with a work schedule to be determined in
partnership with the supervisor of this role.
Fundraising & Events Manager
Job Description
About Beyond
Emancipation
B:E’s mission is to support young people as they imagine and create their
own life beyond foster care. Through B:E’s innovative coaching model, youth
discover their own potential, take responsibility for their own decisions, and
plan their futures with the support of an adult who follows their lead. B:E
provides a transformational environment for transition age youth, offering
programs that include access to safe housing, educational supports, and
coaching in the areas of life skills, health and wellness, and employment
training.
B:E’s core values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for
individuals who share our commitments:
• YOUTH-CENTERED: We put youth first.
• EQUITY: We are committed to leveling the playing field.
• TRANSFORMATION: We are agents of change.
• COMMUNITY: We are in this together.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING: We strive for excellence.
Position
Overview
Beyond Emancipation (B:E) is seeking a skilled and ambitious fundraising
professional who excels at developing exceptional relationships with donors
through meaningful and joyful experiences/events, strategically crafted
messaging and impactful story-telling about the resilient young people B:E
supports. These are qualities when paired with an eye for detail and strong
project management skills that will be critical for the success of our next
Fundraising and Events Manager.
The Fundraising and Events Manager plays a critical role in B:E’s ability to
maintain and expand its impressive individual and corporate donor base. In
addition to managing donor relationships the incumbent of this role will be
responsible for managing and executing special events and experiences that
help us cultivate new relationships in the community and expand our robust
fundraising network.
Our next Fundraising and Events Manager will have an opportunity to make a
profound and lasting impact on the lives of hundreds of formerly systems
impacted youth in the East Bay.
Essential
Duties & Job
Responsibilities
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
• Coordinate and manage individual giving program including execution
of stewardship process
• Responsible for managing outreach to assigned portfolio including mid-
level donors and key corporate partners
• Cultivate and manage steady growth of monthly giving donors
• Execute and support corporate giving campaigns including outreach
and management of corporate match giving programs
• Coordinate the development and execution of donor recognition
including thank you letters, phone calls, and other acknowledgement
• Co-develop donor stewardship strategy in partnership with Director of
Development and Communications
Special Events Management
• Plan, develop, and execute strategic events that support the mission of
the organization in coordination with Director of Development and
Communications and the Executive Director
o Manage all facets of organizational fundraising and outreach
events including marketing, vendor management, décor,
marketing, etc.
• Develop and execute event sponsorship drives and cultivate key
funding partners
• Cultivate key relationships with industry partners from private,
government, and non-profit sectors in support of event success
Communications, & Multi-Media Coordination
• Under supervision, coordinate the execution of B:E’s external
communications strategy in alignment with a social justice and equity
approach, and non-profit fund development best practices
• In partnership with the Director of Development and Communications,
manage contractors responsible for social media content, email
newsletters, printed media, B:E website, and other marketing content,
ensuring fidelity to B:E brand, Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles
• Responsible for management of all design and brand assets, and
organization of key brand templates,
• Manage and Coordinate from start to finish, semi-annual appeal drives
including development of digital (email) and traditional (printed)
appeals and other related donor outreach
Administrative Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing organization’s donor database to include but
not limited to donation processing, data entry, donor profile creation
and database maintenance/updates
• Develop, support, and manage systems that improve donor relations,
events, outreach, and overall execution of strategic fundraising
priorities and annual goals
While this description accounts for most of what an individual might encounter
while performing the essential duties of this position, other related tasks and
responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications • At least 3 or more years of relevant work experience in non-profit
fundraising, donor development, or a closely related fundraising field
• At least 2 years of experience managing, and executing fundraising
events for a non-profit or similar organization/company/institution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Ability to deliver formal presentations, and convey key
information to individuals through formal conversation, email, or
telephonic communication
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgement calls and consistently
perform key job duties with autonomy
• Ability to perform in a manner that is accurate, organized, flexible, and
attentive to detail
• Ability to be discreet and hold confidential information
• Comfortable engaging with key stakeholders across the organization
(youth, donors, board, and community members).
• Impeccable track record of setting and achieving goals and meeting
deadlines.
• Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, economic, and
educational backgrounds.
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience required
• Fundraising/Non Profit Development Certification preferred
Compensation SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000 (Full-Time/Exempt)
• Benefits are generous, with 100% paid employee and 80% dependent
medical care coverage; Dental Coverage is 100% employer paid
• 15 days of Vacation (increasing over time), 12 days of sick leave, two
wellness weeks annually, and 14 paid holidays
• Voluntary vision, matched retirement (up to 3%), and pre-tax flexible
spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs plans are
also available.
How to Apply To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter outlining your
qualifications to the following email: HR@beyondemancipation.org. Please
write ‘FUNDRAISING & EVENTS MANAGER’ in the subject line.
Equal
Opportunity
To better serve youth, B:E strives to build and strengthen a diverse
organization, where every staff member is heard, valued, and supported to
advance B:E’s mission. B:E staff is majority people of color and many staff
have lived experience in the foster care system. We are committed to living
diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our staffing, programming, and
values. B:E is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage
diverse candidates to apply.
Hybrid Work
Environment
This position is hybrid position with a work schedule to be determined in
partnership with the supervisor of this role.
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