Manager – Individual Giving na St. Joseph Center

Background

Since 1976, St. Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and surrounding communities. The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through comprehensive case management and integrated social service programs.  The Center enjoys broad-based community support as well as a sponsored relationship with its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.  St. Joseph Center serves approximately 6,000 individuals annually.

Brief Description of Principal Activities

Multifaceted intervention, prevention, and education services are carried out at four sites on the Westside of Los Angeles.  St. Joseph Center’s integrated programs provide clients with concentrated and coordinated access to services according to the nature of their needs.

St. Joseph Center (SJC) is a nonprofit organization and is the leading housing and supportive services provider on the Westside of Los Angeles.  For nearly five decades, our mission has been to end homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles.  We work at the intersection of housing, economic mobility and social justice. We provide comprehensive housing services, outreach, food assistance, mental health support, and workforce development to over 15,000 low-income individuals, youth, and families each year.

We understand that homelessness, housing insecurity and poverty in Los Angeles are unique, largely shaped by the critical housing shortage.  That’s why we take a holistic approach to supporting Angelenos in need, prioritizing Housing First while recognizing that housing alone is not enough to support individuals and families on their path to build a sustainable and productive future.

We are looking for people who, like us, believe in the inherent worth of every individual.  And understand that homelessness and poverty are often a result of circumstances, not a reflection of character. We are on a bold mission to end poverty and homelessness in our generation and are deeply committed to finding long-term solutions to shape a future for Los Angeles that works for all.

At St. Joseph Center we are committed to creating a culture where innovation flourishes, diversity strengthens us, and our strong SJC community contributes to our shared mission.

Position Overview    

Are you an experienced fundraiser passionate about connecting people to causes that matter? Join our mission to end homelessness in Los Angeles by cultivating meaningful relationships with donors who share our vision. As our Manager of Individual Giving, you'll design and grow our donor programs from the ground up while managing your own portfolio of high-level donors and prospects.

For nearly 50 years, we've been the leading housing and services provider on LA's Westside, supporting over 15,000 individuals and families annually. We believe homelessness stems from circumstances, not character—and we're committed to long-term solutions that work.

What You'll Do

Relationship Building & Major Gifts

• Cultivate and manage 10-20 major donor relationships from prospect research through gift closure, including regular visits, proposals, and stewardship
• Partner with Chief Development Officer to support senior leadership and the Board of Directors in donor cultivation, solicitation meetings, and stewardship events
• Research, identify, and develop new major gift prospects

Program Strategy & Growth

• Design and launch new giving programs: monthly sustainers, legacy giving, and naming opportunities
• Lead annual appeals and special campaigns with compelling storytelling
• Create donor stewardship experiences that build lasting loyalty

Data-Driven Impact

• Manage and maintain detailed donor records and cultivation plans in Raiser’s Edge and other CRM systems
• Analyze giving patterns to optimize program performance
• Collaborate on marketing materials and digital campaigns

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising with proven revenue growth
• 3+ years directly soliciting and securing major gifts from individuals
• Proven success managing donor relationships and cultivation cycles
• Confident presenting to donors, conducting face-to-face solicitation meetings, and building lasting relationships

Ideal Background:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Fundraising, development, nonprofit management, or related field experience
• Project management experience with multiple concurrent campaigns
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required; Raiser’s Edge and CRM system proficiency

Personal Qualities:

• Natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with diverse donors
• Strategic thinker who can see the big picture while managing details
• Storyteller who can articulate impact in compelling ways
• Self-motivated professional comfortable with ambitious goals
• Flexibility to occasionally work during the evening and on weekends required

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience, skills, knowledge and abilities of applicants.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 403B retirement plan.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid holidays and generous vacation time off; Hybrid work schedule
• Growth: Professional development opportunities in growing organization
• Impact: Direct role in addressing LA's housing crisis

Ready to Make a Difference?

This role offers the unique opportunity to build something meaningful while advancing your fundraising career. You'll work with passionate colleagues, engaged donors, and see a direct impact in your community.

Apply today with your resume and a brief note about your most successful major gift solicitation and what draws you to relationship-based fundraising.

Direct Reports:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs

 Status: Full time/Exempt

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Employment with St. Joseph Center is contingent on completion of satisfactory background check.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume. St. Joseph Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants for employment are invited to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status, by completing the EEO Information. Providing your EEO Information is voluntary and refusal to self-identify will not subject applicants to any adverse treatment. Similarly, applicants who do self-identify will not be subject to any adverse treatment based on the information they provide.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located here.

 https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf