The Commonwealth Club of California is the world's premier public speaking platform. For more than a century, the Club has hosted the world's political leaders, entertainers, authors and provocative thinkers.

This is your chance to play a major role in helping The Club continue its mission:
"We only propose to find truth, and set it loose in the world"
- Edward F. Adams, Founder

Position Description
Position Title: Development Manager
Reports to: Vice President, Development and Membership
Department: Development

Position Overview
The Development Manager for corporate and foundation gifts is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of corporate members and sponsors, as well as preparation of foundation proposals and reports for funding of The Commonwealth Club of California.
The Development Manager is expected to facilitate and support the fundraising activities of Club leadership including the VP of Development and Membership, members of the executive staff, members of the Board, Development Committee, and other volunteers. The Development Manager will assist in the identification and cultivation of corporate and foundation gifts in order to meet Club fundraising goals, and may assist in direct solicitations when appropriate.

Primary Duties
It is expected that the Development Manager will be responsible for:
• Developing and implementing long- and short-term plans to secure major and annual gifts from corporate and foundation donors in support of the Club's mission and priorities;
• Formulating strategies to reach annual fund raising goals for corporate and foundation donations, currently set at $857,000 for the fiscal year;
• Supporting the VP of Development and Membership, Executive staff and volunteers involved with soliciting corporate and foundation gifts, through the Development Committee and other related Committees;
• Serving as the lead Development Department staff person in managing the Club’s corporate giving program, including preparation and execution of sponsorship solicitations and corporate membership renewals;
• Managing and delivering corporate membership and sponsorship benefits, including tracking benefit fulfillment, and ensuring sponsor recognition and cultivation;
• Working closely with the CEO and VP of Development and Memebrship, assist in management of the Club’s foundation grant program including preparation of grant proposals and reports, and grant fulfillment tracking and reporting;
• Refining and expanding the Club’s existing portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects through regular prospect research;
• Working with the Club’s Silicon Valley division to identify and recruit corporate and foundation supporters in the South Bay;
• Ensuring that proper prospect and donor records are maintained and gifts from major corporate and foundation donors are acknowledged in a timely fashion;
• Personally maintaining extensive and accurate records in Raiser’s Edge of all corporate and foundation contacts;
• Providing general support for all fundraising efforts within the Development Department as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

To Apply
Send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs [at] commonwealthclub [dot] org with Development Manager in the subject line, or mail to Human Resources, The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Submissions without cover letters or salary requirements will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.