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Development Manager - APPLY HERE
Full-time
Company Description
Sustainable Surf is a 501c3 non-profit based in California. Our mission is to regenerate the health of our ocean planet. We believe the ocean is the hero of reversing climate change and its superpower is carbon sequestration. To help enable this superpower, our SeaTrees program plants, protects, and restores blue carbon coastal ecosystems, including kelp and mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, coral reefs, and coastal watersheds. These are the most effective ecosystems on the planet for carbon sequestration, they are biodiversity hotspots and support sustainable development.
Sustainable Surf has a strong focus on sustainability and regenerative action campaigns. Our organization blends non-profit activism with an entrepreneurial business mindset, to create a highly innovative culture that engages businesses and individuals to take action to reverse climate change.
Job Description
SeaTrees’ Northstar goal is to support 100 blue carbon projects by 2030. We’re also aiming to reach 5 million SeaTrees planted across all projects by the end of 2024. We’re looking for a new team member to help us achieve these ambitious goals.
The Development Manager will work with the development team to grow Sustainable Surf’s revenue, with a focus on the SeaTrees Program and general operating support. This will require working cross-functionally with the co-founders, development, finance, project, and marketing teams to gather information in order to tell compelling stories that generate additional support.
This position requires visibility and understanding of every aspect of the organization to better communicate our positive impact. Our small and mighty team is passionate with diverse skill sets and backgrounds.
This is a full-time position based in Southern California - Manhattan Beach.
Job Responsibilities
Work with the development team to achieve Sustainable Surf’s revenue goals
Manage all stages of donor development including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Identify creative ways to engage donors and inspire them to provide additional support
Research grant opportunities, write applications and reports
Manage leads, accounts, and opportunities in Salesforce
Drive business development with new corporate partners that align with our SeaTrees Program
Support corporate partnerships and creative cause marketing campaigns
Produce community events and fundraisers that showcase the positive benefits of our programs
Work with the finance team to ensure donors are thanked in a timely fashion and appropriately based on the amount they donate (eg. letter, handwritten note, phone call)
Work with leadership and the development team on major donor development
Maintain third-party donation platforms such as Benevity, Pledge, ShoppingGives, DailyKarma
Produce monthly reports on all revenue streams
Qualifications
Essential Skills + Requirements
Passion for ocean conservation and climate change solutions
Two-three years minimum Nonprofit fundraising experience
Experience managing individual donors
Experience writing email appeals
Experience researching grants, writing applications and reports
Experience working with corporate partners
CRM experience, with Salesforce being a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Qualifications
PC literacy required; Proficient use of technology including Google Suite and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), document management systems (Google Drive and Dropbox), and internet resources
Highly detailed oriented
Data analysis skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work as a team
Ability to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard operating procedures
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
Ability to work independently and carry out duties to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard operating procedures
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and emails
Additional Information
POSITION DETAILS:
Job Type: Full-time, hourly
Compensation: $32 -$35 per hour
Work location: Hybrid - office (Manhattan Beach) and work from home
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, 401k
Work Location: Manhattan Beach, California
This position does anticipate some travel
Must be able to remain in a stationary stand/sit position at least 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer, calculator, printer and other office devices.
To apply, please submit the following:
Cover Letter listing how you meet the Essential Skills + Requirements
Resume with links to to the prior organizations/companies you have worked for
List of references