Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships

OVERVIEW:

***Only applicants who submit both a cover letter and resume will be considered. Email to rfcjobs@richstonefamily.org***

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Richstone Family Center (RFC) is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse and trauma; strengthening and educating families; and decreasing violence in families, schools and communities. Since 1974, RFC has established itself to provide comprehensive services that include: trauma-focused treatment and therapy, crisis intervention, group support facilitation, parenting and anger management classes, home visits, psycho-educational and self-esteem building workshops, and youth academic support programs.

Richstone Family Center is seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships to support its major donor strategy, with a primary focus on cultivating, securing, and stewarding high-impact philanthropic investments. This role is designed for an individual with knowledge of the South Bay of Los Angeles donor landscape, well-positioned within local philanthropic circles, and experienced in engaging major gift donors. The Manager will support efforts to expand Richstone’s network of individual, family, and corporate philanthropists, strengthen long-term relationships, and support the development of a major gifts pipeline to advance the agency’s mission and strategic priorities. Individual and corporate philanthropy are central to Richstone’s sustainability, making this role a vital part of the development team and the organization’s long-term success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate, steward, and grow a portfolio of major donors, including individuals, family foundations, corporate philanthropists, and community leaders.
• Build meaningful relationships that lead to significant philanthropic investments aligned with Richstone’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Conduct personalized donor outreach, meetings, site visits, and follow-ups to inspire ongoing and increased support.
• Oversee and manage special donor cultivation events to deepen engagement and advance major gift relationships.
• Maintain deep familiarity with donor interests, philanthropic patterns, and community priorities within the South Bay.
• Represent Richstone at key South Bay philanthropic, civic, and community events to expand the organization’s visibility and donor network.
• Collaborate with the fundraising and events team to support annual events and donor cultivation activities.
• Work closely with the VP of Strategic Partnerships, Executive Director, and engage with board members to leverage networks, strengthen donor pipelines, and support fundraising initiatives.
• Track donor trends and communicate relevant observations to support fundraising strategy.
• Ensure donor strategy activities are coordinated with program priorities and organizational goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or major gifts, preferably within Los Angeles County or the South Bay region.
• Relevant experience maintaining and expanding donor portfolios, with demonstrated success identifying and cultivating new foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
• Demonstrated success cultivating major gifts in excess of $100k annually. 
• Knowledge of the South Bay philanthropic community; existing relationships a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and communicate Richstone’s mission compellingly.
• Strong relationship-building and donor management skills.
• Experience working with diverse communities and donors from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, board members, cross-functional staff, and external partners.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple donor relationships simultaneously.
• Proficiency with donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM), Microsoft Office Suite, and basic data reporting tools.
• Flexibility to attend evening or weekend events as needed.

BENEFITS & PERKS: 

• 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance (50% covered for dependents) 
• Employer paid wellness plan
• Life insurance 
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid holidays, sick time, vacation 
• Holiday closure in December 
• Technology stipend 
• Professional development opportunities
• Kinecta credit union membership
• Parking 

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; wall sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.  

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

***Only applicants who submit both a cover letter and resume will be considered. Email to rfcjobs@richstonefamily.org***