Events & Donor Stewardship Manager

The First Tee of Orange County is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Events & Donor Stewardship Manager to join our team. This is a full-time exempt position based at our office in Laguna Hills, CA.

• Event Management: Strategically plan, execute, and evaluate annual fundraising events, including logistics, budget, timeline, vendors, guests, and staff/volunteer engagement.
• Donor Stewardship: Develop a comprehensive annual plan to identify, cultivate, engage, and steward donors to motivate giving, including personally engaging, soliciting, and deepening relationships with mid-level donors and sponsors.
• Strategic Development: Assist in the development and implementation of department procedures and practices to increase department efficiencies, accuracy of records and database, and achievement of fund development goals.
• Communication and Reporting: Produce monthly fund development dashboard and event/campaign reports to track and analyze fundraising progress against annual goals, and support in the development of fundraising appeals and collateral materials in partnership with our marketing team.

• Passion for First Tee's Mission: A genuine passion for First Tee's mission and a commitment to our core values.
• Development and Fundraising Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience with demonstrated success in a development, fundraising, and event role.
• Leadership and Communication Skills: Proven ability to engage and inspire a wide range of donors, and excellent oral and written communication skills with an excellent command of the English language.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: Ability to link organizational objectives to fund development & donor stewardship goals, and a creative self-starter with established ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

The First Tee of Orange County offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. We also offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.