Southern California Community Manager

About this position:  The Southern Cal Field Development Manager is responsible for all chapter activities in our Southern California territory. This includes:

• Revenue Management: Achieving revenue goals through fundraising and other activities
• Volunteer Management: Engaging and managing volunteers
• Community Relations: Providing information and promoting community engagement.

About our chapters:  The Foundation Fighting Blindness volunteer chapters are local groups that bring people together to support our mission of finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases. These chapters focus on three main areas:

1. Education: Providing the latest information on retinal disease research.
2. Resources: Connecting members with local community resources and specialists.
3. Revenue: Raising funds through events like VisionWalks, dinners, and DIY fundraisers.

Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:

Fundraising

• Develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to surpass the previous year’s financial achievements
• Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, volunteer committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sponsorships and sustained support
• Active Committee Involvement: Lead, engage in and contribute to event committee meetings, ensuring successful coordination implementation of events
• Proactively seek and connect with potential contributors for various organizational initiatives and campaigns
• Partner with internal VisionWalk and Special Event teams to plan and execute significant events that meet or surpass fundraising goals and exemplify best practices
• Establish and nurture a network of community relationships, representing the Foundation and uncovering new support opportunities

Volunteer Leadership Engagement

• Elevate Volunteer Chapters: Cultivate and expand 3–4 volunteer chapters focused on fundraising, partnerships, and community education. Collaboratively craft a strategic plan with the Regional Director, outlining key milestones and success metrics
• Recruit, guide, and activate a dedicated team of volunteer leaders for chapter activities and special events; Maintain dynamic membership and offering continuous volunteer opportunities
• Host engaging chapter events both in-person and virtually to disseminate valuable information and foster community ties
• Engage and steward volunteers and donors, prioritizing retention, recognition, and growth through effective moves management strategies
• Build strong internal connections: Support peer initiatives and enhance donor involvement to achieve fundraising goals.

Administrative/Operational

• Proactively utilize the donor database for recording donor details, pinpointing engagement prospects, assessing philanthropic potential, and generating various reports
• Recognize the distinct characteristics of the chapter community and offer tailored advice to leverage strengths and navigate obstacles, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Manage the storage and distribution of community materials and collateral
• Gain a solid understanding of relevant scientific concepts to effectively disseminate knowledge, share insights, and highlight the organization’s impact

 Essential Qualifications Include:

• Must have 3 years of successful event fundraising, including collaboration with volunteers
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, and motivate volunteer groups or non-profit organization chapters
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities
• Willingness and ability to travel (anticipated 20–25%)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with the flexibility to address and resolve issues efficiently
• Enthusiastic, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong follow-up skills
• Applied experience with budget preparation, budget management, and reporting
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and databases (e.g., Salesforce, Virtuous, Raiser’s Edge).
• Deep commitment to the mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Position Specifics:

• Alternate title: Cal Community Manager
• Location: Los Angeles or San Diego, CA: relocation not provided
• Work from home with travel to communities, trainings, and meetings
• Home Office Supplies Provided: HP or MAC laptop, monitor, printer, $120.00 monthly technology stipend
• The budgeted starting salary Range: $78,000–$88,000. This range is what we reasonably expect to offer for this role and considers factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic market, skill sets, depth of experience, and salary equity to internal roles
• Annual Incentive Bonus Eligible: up to 5%
• Full-time, M–F with flexibility; some evening and weekends required.
• Reporting to Regional Director; no direct reports

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