Summary

The Major Gifts Manager reports to the Assistant State Director. This individual is expected to work independently and manage the major gifts fundraising for NARAL Pro-Choice California and California-based donors of NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Responsibilities

Major Gifts

·Manages, cultivates and solicits a portfolio of California-based donors throughout the state

·Responsible for specific major gift revenue generation for all the entities of NARAL (corporation, foundations and political action committees).

·Identifies major donor fundraising opportunities such as receptions and house parties.

·Manages the stewardship of California-based major donors, including solicitation, 1969 Society conference calls, follow-up, and other activities

·Develop the California major gifts budget and yearly revenue projections.

·Responsible for writing and providing donor briefings, special correspondence, proposals and other materials.

·Conducts major donor research and prospecting.

·Prepares monthly major donor revenue chart, prospect tracking document, and other reports as needed.

·Manages the travel schedules and coordinates meeting logistics for President of NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Gift and Information Management

·Maintain and responsible for the accuracy of records for all major gift development activities and produces information and reports as needed.

·Oversees major donor and event acknowledgement letter process.

·Performs other gift management functions as needed.

Intern Management

·Reviews intern applications and schedules and facilitates intern interviews.

·Supervises major donor interns.

Qualifications

·College degree required;

·Three years (+) fundraising or related experience required;

·Strong time management, organizational, planning, and administrative skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines;

·Excellent communication skills and comfort cultivating relationships with staff, donors, and leadership volunteers;

·Database management experience required; Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge proficiency preferred;

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office required;

·Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce, and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required.

·Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

·Commitment to contributing to a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported.

·Commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America’s mission and goals.

Additional Information

NARAL Pro-Choice America provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information on NARAL Pro-Choice America, please go to www.prochoiceamerica.org.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and a substantive cover letter to:

lcriswell@prochoiceamerica.org

Are you passionate aboutreproductive rights? Do you follow politics? Do you want to spend a summerworking alongside the team at NARAL Pro-Choice California to advocate forpro-choice policies, including affordable birth control, access to safe, legalabortion and comprehensive sex ed?

NARAL Pro-ChoiceCalifornia’s summer Programs Intern will support and learn about all aspects ofour work, from researching anti-choice threats, keeping our website updated withcurrent news and helping plan events.

What You’ll Do

The Programs Intern willwork closely with the Public Affairs Manager to build a large, engagedconstituency using online tools and social media. You will search the airwavesfor pro-choice articles and relevant news to share with our grassroots network.You will assist with outreach to allied organizations and support our work toengage young people around the issue of choice. The internship may includewriting action alerts for our online Choice Action Network (CAN) and drafting pressreleases.

During the internship, youwill support our campaign to unmask the deceptive tactics of anti-choice crisispregnancy centers (CPCs) that use medically-inaccurate information to misleadand manipulate women facing an unintended pregnancy. Duties may include developingeducational and outreach materials, conducting research and helping to planbriefings and events.

What You’ll Learn

NARAL Pro-Choice California is the political leader ofthe pro-choice movement in California.The Programs Intern will be an integral member ofthe NARAL team and will gain exposure to planning and executing campaigns that influencethe debate around reproductive rights in California.

You will learn how to talkand write persuasively about pro-choice issues, how to set goals for a campaignand project—and how to reach them, and you will learn the ins and outs ofworking for a dynamic nonprofit organization.

To Apply

A minimum of 8-12 hours perweek is required along with a three month commitment. The start date is early September.This position is paid a monthly stipend of $300.

Please submit a coverletter and resume for consideration to Lindsay Criswell atlcriswell@prochoiceamerica.org.