Fundraising & Events Manager

Position Overview

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. In this transformational environment, B:E offers programs that include access to safe housing, educational supports, and coaching in life skills, health and wellness, and employment training.

Beyond Emancipation (B:E) is seeking a skilled and ambitious fundraising professional to develop exceptional donor relationships through meaningful experiences, strategic messaging, and impactful storytelling about the resilient young people served by B:E. The successful candidate will manage donor relationships and execute special events to cultivate community engagement and expand our robust fundraising network, ultimately creating a profound impact on the lives of formerly systems-impacted youth in the East Bay.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Cultivation & Stewardship:
  • Coordinate and manage individual giving programs including execution of the stewardship process.
  • Manage outreach to assigned portfolios 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.
• Special Events Management:
  • Plan, develop, and execute strategic events that support the organization’s mission in coordination with leadership.
  • Manage all facets of fundraising and outreach events including marketing, vendor management, décor, etc.
  • Develop and execute event sponsorship drives and cultivate key funding partners.
  • Cultivate relationships with industry partners from the private, government, and non-profit sectors.
• Communications & Multi-Media Coordination:
  • Coordinate the execution of B:E’s external communications strategy ensuring alignment with social justice, equity, and non-profit best practices.
  • Manage contractors responsible for social media content, email newsletters, website, and other marketing materials, safeguarding brand fidelity.
  • Oversee design and organization of key brand templates and assets.
  • Manage and coordinate semi-annual appeal drives through digital (email) and traditional (printed) channels.
• Administrative Responsibilities:
  • Manage the organization’s donor database including donation processing, data entry, profile creation, and updates.
  • Develop and support systems that enhance donor relations, events, outreach, and overall fundraising execution.
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, including delivering formal presentations.
  • Exhibit sound judgment, autonomy, accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Maintain discretion with confidential information and engage effectively with youth, donors, board members, and community stakeholders.
  • Consistently meet deadlines and achieve goals in a dynamic work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in non-profit fundraising, donor development, or a closely related field.
• At least 2 years of experience managing and executing fundraising events.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to deliver formal presentations.
• Strong judgment, autonomy, and the ability to perform key duties accurately and efficiently.
• Exceptional organization, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven track record of setting, pursuing, and achieving goals.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundraising/Non Profit Development Certification is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance