Job description

Relationship Manager, Development Department

 

The Public Interest Network operates more than a dozen organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to social change. Some of the groups that are part of the Network include U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center. We are taking on some of the biggest challenges facing humanity such as delivering clean air, clean water and a livable climate to the next generation. But politics today often pits left vs. right, progressive vs. conservative, in ways that leave us no closer to real solutions. We don’t fit into either camp. If this approach interests you – apply today!

The Development Department’s new Relationship Manager would be responsible for, among other things, cultivating The Public Interest Network’s Leadership Circle members and major donors, helping to organize an annual retreat as well as quarterly webinars, briefings, roundtable discussions and more. The Relationship Manager may also assist with organizing events that build a pipeline of larger donors.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Relationship Manager will work with the Development Director and other members of The Public Interest Network leadership team. Representative responsibilities include:

• Support major donor development: Work with the Development Director to identify and cultivate major donors, primarily by nurturing and expanding the Network’s Leadership Circle and by caring for current Leadership Circle members and bringing in new ones. Meet with donors in person and virtually; schedule , briefings  webinars, events and more (in person and virtually); attend networking events, conferences, galas, award ceremonies, fundraisers and more.
• Professional & Strong Relationship Builder: Represent the Public Interest Network with major donors, prospects and Leadership Circle members (actual and prospective). Must be professional and have the ability to build trust and solid relationships with influential people.
• Communications: Send regular updates, notes, cards, invites, materials, reports and more to Leadership Circle members (actual and prospective); and track communications. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Event Logistics: Organize annual retreat for Leadership Circle members, as well as quarterly briefings, webinars and/or roundtable discussions; piggyback on other major events and webinars hosted by the Network to raise our organization’s visibility and brand.

Qualifications

Applicants must be: goal-driven, sharp, detail oriented and extremely organized, with a track record of exercising independent judgment and discretion to solve problems and, as noted, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Applicants should be interested in supporting the fundraising infrastructure that provides the financial resources which enables organizers and advocates to create social and political change. Must be creative, flexible and able to work as part of a team. Top candidates will be driven by the idea of building the development department and a non-profit organization, have an outstanding work ethic, and the maturity to manage confidential and/or sensitive information. Candidates ideally will have five or more years of relevant experience and must be able to make a two-year commitment to the position.

Compensation & Benefits

Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. The Public Interest Network offers a competitive benefits package.

COVID-19: We take COVID-19 safety very seriously. Employees must follow our COVID safety protocols and be fully vaccinated and boostered. Accommodations are provided to the extent required by law.

Location

Los Angeles, CA

To Apply

Apply Online: https://publicinterestnetwork.org/jobs/relationship-manager/. Please address your cover letter to Ruthie Seroussi, Development Director.

Things To Know When You Apply

The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply: https://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values 

 If hired, the Relationship Manager will work for the Fund For Public Interest, an organization within The Public Interest Network. The Fund for Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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Details

Employer
The Public Interest Network

Job category
Fundraising

Employment type
Full Time

Experience
5+ years

Compensation
Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. The Public Interest Network offers a competitive benefits package

Start date

Apply by March 1, 2023