Lyric
Development & Communications Manager
San Francisco, California · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 45 days ago
Project ManagementCRMBudgetingLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The organization has an annual operating budget of approximately $4.5 million and a staff of 20+.
- Working closely with the Executive Director, the Manager advances LYRIC's culture of grassroots fundraising, youth-adult partnership, and social justice-aligned philanthropy.
- Professional and Learning Development Trainings including $1,000 optional employee-choice professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- The Development & Communications Manager leads the day-to-day implementation and growth of LYRIC's fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
- The Manager oversees individual giving, institutional fundraising, donor stewardship, events, communications, and development operations while building systems that support sustainable revenue growth and organizational impact.
- Support institutional fundraising efforts, including foundation, government, and corporate proposals, reports, and relationship management
- Develop and implement grassroots fundraising strategies that align with LYRIC's mission, community engagement practices, and youth leadership model
- Develop and implement donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term relationships with supporters
- Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including mid-level and major donors
- Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors
- Support organizational visibility and community engagement efforts through fundraising and outreach events
- Collaborate on fundraising communications that align organizational messaging with development goals
Requirements
- 4-6+ years of verifiable nonprofit fundraising experience, including individual and institutional fundraising
- Experience securing and stewarding five- and six-figure gifts through multiple fundraising channels
- Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices, donor engagement strategies, and grassroots fundraising models
- Experience working with donor databases such as Raiser's Edge or comparable CRM platforms
- Passion and commitment to fostering healthy LGBTQQ+ youth and ability to work within protocols that prioritize youth development principles and organizational capacity
- Knowledge of youth issues, particularly those affecting LGBTQQ+ youth
- Experience and competencies working in multiracial, multicultural environments
- Ability to interact with colleagues, youth participants, donors, board members, funders, and community stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
- Some evenings and weekends are required and will be scheduled in advance
Nice to have
- Experience supervising staff, managing projects, or leading cross-functional initiatives preferred
Compensation
- Founded in 1988, the Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) provides support and services to nearly 2,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning (LGBTQQ+) and allied youth per year.
- The organization has an annual operating budget of approximately $4.5 million and a staff of 20+.
- $76,550 Annual Salary
- Lead implementation of LYRIC's annual development plan in partnership with the Executive Director, supporting approximately $5 million in annual revenue goals
- Monitor fundraising performance, revenue projections, and progress toward annual goals
- Lead planning and execution of Pride Pour and other donor cultivation events that collectively generate at least $100,000 annually
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