Philanthropy Events & Donor Engagement Manager - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Philanthropy Events & Donor Engagement Manager develops strategies and oversees the planning and execution of fund-raising and stewardship events for the Philanthropy Department. This position reports to the Director of Philanthropy Events & Donor Engagement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for oversight of Donor Engagement Team, including but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training and performance management.
• Strategize, plan, and implement fund-raising and stewardship events for major donors and prospects.
• Carry out details and logistics of all philanthropic events and lead/participate in future event development.
• Establish and negotiate underwriter benefits, identify and solicit underwriting prospects and is responsible for fulfillment of benefits.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The ideal candidate will have experience in large event planning and logistics, leading and mentoring a team, donor relations, and fundraising development, while comfortable working both independently and with a team.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years' experience in donor relations, development, marketing, public relations or related field required.
  
  

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
  
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and stewardship best practices required.
• Able to operate Philanthropy software such as Raiser's Edge, with the ability to generate complex queries, exports and reports.
• Superior communication and persuasion skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with a wide range of constituents, colleagues and personalities.
• Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
• Able to creatively produce effective programming for a variety of audiences.
• Able to apply creating thinking in problem solving situations
• Must be proficient in organization and have experience working on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Able to provide and receive constructive feedback.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
  

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Position
• Salary Rate: $77,225 to $86,878

About The Salary Ranges

The posted salary range represents the full compensation potential for this role over time. Initial hiring offers are typically made within the lower to mid portion of the range and are based on a combination of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and organizational considerations. Placement near the top of the range is generally reserved for individuals who demonstrate sustained performance, growth, and expanded responsibilities in the role over time.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests' experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.