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Please Note: We appreciate all the interest in this new role with HF, and will be closing the search for a Donor Engagement and Events Manager this Wednesday, May 14th at 5pm PST. If you're thinking of applying, now's the time!

The ideal candidate for this role will be deeply passionate about environmental justice, energy equity, and community-centered climate solutions, and capable of conveying that dedication to a diverse range of stakeholders, in written and in-person communications. A highly organized self-starter, this candidate will be familiar enough with fundraising and event management strategies to help HF stand out from the crowd. Most importantly, the candidate will be a deeply relational and empathetic community builder – someone who enters a room, exudes positive energy, and empowers our network of partners and supporters. 

HF invests deeply in Justice and Equity across leadership, operations, and programs, and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented communities, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identified individuals. For more about HF’s approach and values, please see our Justice and Equity Statement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Cultivation 

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of approximately 75–125 mid-major donors ($1,000–$25,000 annual giving capacity), with individualized stewardship and cultivation plans.
• Conduct regular donor meetings (in-person and virtual) with a focus on deepening relationships and identifying increased giving capacity.
• Design tailored cultivation strategies for this portfolio, identifying prospects for major giving, planned giving, or leadership circle prospects.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director and Senior Manager of Partnerships to develop pipeline strategies and prospect moves management.
• In partnership with the Senior Manager of Partnerships, implement a mid-major donor recognition program, including impact reports, donor spotlights, and exclusive engagement opportunities.
• Work with communications and program teams to create customized materials and impact stories for donor engagement.
• Manage donor stewardship calendar, ensuring timely touchpoints such as handwritten notes, personalized updates, and special invitations.
• Diligently maintain donor stewardship records in  Salesforce NPSP to track donor moves, engagement metrics, and giving trends.

Events Management

• Design creative donor experiences that align with HF’s mission and commitment to justice and equity, ensuring events are inclusive, inspiring, and community-focused.
• Manage planning, logistics, and execution of all donor cultivation & corporate partnership events, including donor-hosted gatherings, virtual opportunities, friendraisers, and stewardship events, with a focus on mid-major donor engagement.
• Partner with board members, major donors, and ambassadors to organize co-hosted events and secure in-kind support when possible.
• Track event-specific donor interactions and contributions in Salesforce to inform cultivation strategies.
• Collaborate with communications to produce branded event materials, such as event programs, signage, and speaker notes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development, with a strong emphasis on mid-level donor cultivation, events, and relationship management.
• Demonstrated success in securing 4-5 figure gifts and managing a mid-major donor portfolio (approximately the. $1,000–$25,000 range).
• Proven experience in planning and executing donor-focused events, both virtually and in-person, including logistics, program development, and follow-up.
• Proficiency in donor database management (preferably Salesforce NPSP), with the ability to oversee donor management pipelines, generate reports, and analyze donor data.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to create compelling donor communications, proposals, and impact stories tailored to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice, energy equity, and community-centered climate solutions, through professional or lived experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a relationship-first approach to donor cultivation and stewardship, marked by empathy, active listening, and authenticity.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and departments in a remote setting.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort with public speaking and representing HF to a variety of audiences, including donors, partners, and community members.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Salesforce NPSP, and donor platforms like Classy or Donorbox is preferred.
• Experience working within trust-based philanthropy or grassroots fundraising frameworks is highly desirable.

SALARY AND LOCATION:

The salary range for this position starts at $75,000, with exact salary depending on qualifications and experience. HF also offers excellent benefits, including a four day work week, a generous and flexible vacation policy, professional development stipend, Work from Anywhere allowance, payment of 100% of medical and dental insurance, employee wellness stipend, and retirement matching up to 5%.

HF operates a primarily remote work environment, with occasional required in-person team meetings, retreats, and events. Office hours are approximately 9am - 5pm Pacific Time. Employees not based in the Pacific time zone may flex their hours, but can be required to work outside their regular office hours to attend meetings and other events. Travel is a part of many positions at HF. The Donor Engagement and Events Manager can expect to travel domestically 4-5 times a year. Unfortunately, our team cannot provide visa sponsorship at this time.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for the Donor Engagement and Events Manager position will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is closed. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter here via Gusto. Additional documents will not be reviewed. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.

Research shows that many candidates, especially women and people of color, hesitate to apply for jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed in a job description. If you think this role could be a great fit, are passionate about our mission, but you don’t quite meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. As an equal opportunity employer that values the organizational benefits of a diverse staff, HF is committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people with a variety of backgrounds and attributes.