Non-Profit Fundraising & Community Engagement Manager

Company Description

North Bay Children's Center (NBCC) provides high-quality childcare and early education programs designed to prepare children, predominantly from low-income families, for success in school and life. Since 1986, NBCC has served as a vital resource for families, nurturing children academically, physically, and emotionally through evidence-based strategies. Annually, NBCC impacts the lives of more than 400 children, ages 0-5, across 12 sites in Marin and Sonoma Counties. Guided by its mission, NBCC fosters school readiness, self-sufficiency, and wellness through culturally rich programs, partnerships with families and communities, and its innovative Garden of Eatin' program promoting health and wellness.

Role Description

The Fundraising & Community Engagement Manager plays a key role in advancing the mission of North Bay Children’s Center. This full-time, on-site position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area (Novato) and is responsible for managing fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with donors, and developing strategies to engage the community. Primary responsibilities include planning and executing fundraising events, coordinating community outreach activities, managing donor communications, and collaborating with partners to strengthen the organization’s visibility. The role also involves maintaining donor databases, preparing financial reports related to fundraising, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Recruitment Strategy Development: Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for enrollment, staffing and donors to our programs.
• Fundraising for Non-Profit organizations, organizing and scheduling events from start to finish
• Outreach and Engagement: Conduct outreach activities, including corporate engagement, attending fairs, educational expos, and community events, to promote NBCC opportunities and engage potential partnerships with prospective individuals and businesses.
• Sales: Through knowledge and sales techniques, generate interest in and build a pipeline of candidates. Ability to sale programs and work with donors.
• Data Management: Track leads, funnel prospective relationships to departments, and generate reports on enrollment metrics and trends.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the admissions team, academic departments, and marketing teams to align recruitment efforts with overall strategic goals.
• Follow-Up: Conduct regular follow-up with prospective applicants and partners within 24 hours to answer questions, address concerns, and encourage decisions.
• Training and Development: Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on industry trends, best practices in recruitment, and changes in educational programs or policies.
• Build Trust and Reliability: Trust is the cornerstone of any strong client relationship. Clients need to feel they can rely on you to deliver on your promises. This involves being realistic about what you can achieve and consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Be Proactive: Do not wait for clients to come to you with issues or needs. Being proactive in sharing innovative ideas and strategies can position you as a valuable partner rather than just a service provider. By implementing these strategies, you can cultivate strong, positive relationships with your clients that not only enhance their experience but also contribute to NBCC business's long-term success.
• Foster Personal Connections: Creating a personal connection can help solidify relationships with clients. This might involve remembering personal details or milestones, which can make interactions feel more genuine and less transactional.
• Open Communication: Establishing clear and open lines of communication from the outset is crucial. This means not only sharing your professional opinions honestly but also ensuring that clients feel heard and valued. Regular updates and check-ins can help reinforce this transparency.
• Maintain a Positive Attitude: Your attitude can greatly influence how clients perceive you and our business. A calm, positive demeanor can instill confidence and encourage clients to engage more openly.
• Building Relationships: Responsible for creating and nurturing positive relationships with clients. This involves understanding their needs, preferences, and concerns to provide personalized service and support.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in NON-Profit Fundraising, admissions, or marketing or sales, preferably in an educational setting but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fundraising Events, event planning & hosting.
• Familiarity with marketing strategies and social media platforms for outreach purposes is a plus. Canva, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive and results-oriented approach.