Piece by Piece
non-profit
DevelopmentManager
“Development Manager at Piece by Piece. Skills: Major Gifts and Individual Giving, Social Enterprise Business Development, Fundraising Events and Board Engagement. Lead and grow both philanthropic and earned revenue efforts for the organization. Focus on major gifts and individual donor engagement, with an emphasis on cultivating and stewarding donors at the $5, 000+ level”
What You'll Achieve.
advancing the organization’s long-term sustainability and visibility; grow both philanthropic and earned revenue efforts for the organization; strengthen fundraising participation and community connections
Industry & Context.
Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for donor meetings, client engagements, and fundraising events, work onsite at the South Los Angeles studio 1–2 days per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience working with individual donors and major gift fundraising required, Experience working with a CRM preferred, including donor tracking, relationship management, and pipeline development, Ability to translate mission into compelling funding and partnership opportunities
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, Minimum of five years of experience in development, fundraising, business development or a related field strongly preferred, Experience with arts organizations, social enterprises, community-based nonprofits, or public-sector partnerships strongly preferred, Knowledge of the Los Angeles nonprofit sector
What You'll Do.
Lead and grow both philanthropic and earned revenue efforts for the organization
Focus on major gifts and individual donor engagement
with an emphasis on cultivating and stewarding donors at the $5
Focus on business development for the Piece by Piece Social Enterprise
including public art commissions
and strategic partnerships
Support planning and coordination efforts for Piece by Piece’s upcoming 20th anniversary celebration
Develop and manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with a focus on gifts of $5
and steward new major donor prospects
Create personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies in partnership with the Executive Director and Board leadership
Strengthen relationships with existing supporters through meaningful engagement opportunities
and mission-driven proposals
Track donor engagement
moves management activity
and fundraising outcomes using HubSpot CRM
Support donor meetings and communications by preparing briefing materials
and follow-up strategies
Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities for the Piece by Piece Social Enterprise
Cultivate partnerships with corporate clients
and community organizations
Secure large-scale commissions ($50
public art opportunities
and external mosaic workshop engagements
Collaborate with artistic and program staff to define project scopes
and support client relationships
Represent Piece by Piece at meetings
and community engagements
Build long-term client relationships that lead to repeat partnerships and referrals
Lead strategy and execution for Piece by Piece’s annual signature fundraising event
Support smaller board-led cultivation and fundraising gatherings throughout the year
Leverage events as opportunities for donor engagement
and long-term relationship building
Partner closely with board members to strengthen fundraising participation and community connections
Partner with the Executive Director to align fundraising and earned revenue strategies with organizational goals
Collaborate across departments to ensure donor and client experiences are thoughtful
Contribute to revenue forecasting
and organizational reporting
Help articulate the value and impact of Piece by Piece’s social enterprise model to donors
and community stakeholders
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
A true collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments; Collaborate across departments to ensure donor and client experiences are thoughtful, mission-aligned, and high quality; Collaborate with artistic and program staff to define project scopes, develop proposals, and support client relationships
Communication Scope
mission-driven storytelling; compelling funding and partnership opportunities
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