Job Title: Operations & Development Manager
This position provides operational and fundraising support to the Sacramento Dharma Center (SDC) and its Board with responsibility for Center operations, engaging with donors to raise funds for operating costs and staff salaries, and communicating with the sustaining sanghas and the public. It supports the work of volunteers and assists the board in planning events.
The Operations & Development Manager is a highly interactive position requiring a balance of administrative, fundraising, and communications skills to deal with a broad range of stakeholders. This is a new role and the SDC Board is excited to support the future candidate as they grow and make the job their own. You can learn more about the mission and history of the Sacramento Dharma Center here: https://sacdharma.org/.
Key Responsibilities
- Donor Engagement:
- Welcome new donors and maintain relationships with current and potential donors.
- Re-engage lapsed donors by updating contact information and encouraging continued support.
- Foster legacy and monthly giving through direct contact, written communication, and social media outreach.
- Educate members from all three sanghas (particularly new people) on SDC as an organization separate from their sangha.
- Plan and manage donor events.
- Update and analyze the SUMAC donor database to plan fundraising activities.
- Development and implementation of seasonal fundraising campaign.
- Other fundraising
- Work with SDC volunteers to create additional funding sources such as grants, events, and an endowment.
- Communications:
- Supervise volunteers to publish periodic newsletters to update the community on Dharma Center activities.
- Update the Dharma Center’s website by creating new content and working with the webmaster on the updates.
- Create content for messaging to donors, sangha members and the broader community on social media platforms, brochures, and posters. Create content for internal messaging for sharing during weekly sangha meetings,
- Respond to inquiries and correspondence from the community.
- Board Administrative Support:
- Implement SDC Board initiatives at the direction of the President.
- Assist the Secretary in maintaining the organization’s corporate document repository on Google Drive
- Support SDC volunteers, such as the Library Committee and Family Sangha with administrative and technical tasks.
- Prepare materials for Executive Committee and Board meetings.
- Scheduling & Space Management:
- Update the Dharma Center’s website with event and room reservation information.
- Coordinate space reservations with sustaining sanghas and other renters, ensuring optimal use of facilities.
- Seek outside rentals to maximize rental income from available building space.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Understanding: Familiarity with Buddhist practices, values, and ethics.
- Knowledge: Project management and fundraising methods including social media platforms. (Preferred) Experience with nonprofits and nonprofit development.Basic financial literacy skills to support the board Treasurer.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, WordPress, Google Workspace or other collaborative tools.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work with diverse teams, resolve issues collaboratively, and demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and generational differences.
- Communication Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills for creating reports, newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Fundraising Skills: Demonstrated experience with a successful fundraising campaign with donors. Ideally, some grant writing experience.
Hours and Compensation
- Schedule: 30 hours per week including some evening and weekend events; schedule is variable.
- Salary: $50,400/year.
- Benefits: Possible health care stipend available.
Location
Sacramento, CA. Some work from home and via Zoom meetings is allowable. Presence at SDC is required for sangha weekly meetings and in-person events.
To apply
Send a resume and a 1-2 page cover letter in PDF to Diana Cassady, SDC board member: SacDharmaCenterJob@gmail.com. The cover letter should include examples of your work that demonstrate your experience relevant to this job announcement. This position will be open until filled.
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