Campaign Manager, Capital Campaign (Muir Woods, Redwood Renewal), Golden Gate Na

Campaign Manager, Capital Campaign (Muir Woods, Redwood Renewal) – Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

Job Type: Full Time

This is a term‑limited position of approximately three years (May 2026–March 2029) focused on the Redwood Renewal effort to protect Muir Woods. The role reports to the Director of Philanthropy and Capital Campaigns and will be based at the Conservancy’s headquarters in Fort Mason, San Francisco, with in‑person work three days a week.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Campaign Planning & Management

Manage the overall campaign plan, timeline, and benchmarks across all phases of the campaign (planning, quiet phase, leadership gifts, and public phase).

Track progress toward campaign goals and milestones; prepare regular reports and dashboards for leadership and campaign committees.

Identify risks, gaps, or delays and recommend adjustments to strategy or tactics to keep the campaign on track.

Coordinate campaign‑related activities across development, communications, and executive leadership to ensure alignment and clarity.

Donor Strategy & Moves Management

Support the development and execution of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for campaign prospects and donors.

Maintain an organized pipeline of campaign prospects.

Develop and execute targeted cultivation plans and solicitation strategies.

Ensure accurate and timely tracking of donor interactions.

Campaign Communications & Materials

Support the refinement and use of the campaign case for support across audiences and platforms.

Collaborate with communications staff on campaign messaging, materials, and donor‑facing communications.

Ensure consistency of campaign narrative and updates across internal and external communications.

Develop appropriate donor acknowledgment, recognition and stewardship platforms and ensure proper execution.

Oversee campaign communications by managing the writing and development of campaign print and electronic collateral materials and coordinate design and production.

Administration & Reporting

Build, develop and maintain campaign reports, forecasts, and tracking tools, both for regular reporting and ad hoc needs.

Ensure campaign documentation, gift records, and acknowledgments are accurate and up‑to‑date.

Support campaign budgeting and expense tracking as needed.

Miscellaneous

In coordination with the Special Events Team, advise on cultivation and recognition events.

Build an annual calendar of campaign events, including private hosting, Muir Woods walking tours, and other third‑party events.

Represent the Parks Conservancy at external functions and events.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree.

3+ years professional experience in fundraising with a proven record of success in meeting fundraising goals.

Specific experience in capital campaigns, individual giving and/or major gifts, and organizing campaign data to measure progress toward benchmarks preferred.

Experience in managing capital campaign budgets preferred.

Experience in producing campaign materials preferred.

Capable of working effectively with senior staff, board of directors, key volunteers, donors, prospective supporters, and consultants.

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills and a proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships between donors and an institution.

Ability to set a course for action, prioritize work, solve complex and delicate problems, and organize information concisely and effectively.

Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in person, on the phone, and via email/text with donors, board members, volunteers, and colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities, and collaborate with diverse leaders.

Comfort with office technology and donor information systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).

Passion for the mission of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy with a strong commitment to its core values.

Understanding of environmental, cultural, and community issues relevant to Bay Area parks and programming preferred.

Understanding of the philanthropic landscape and donor communities in the Bay Area preferred.

Collaborative approach with the ability to contribute to a positive, team‑oriented environment.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Health and Safety
It is the goal of the Parks Conservancy to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Employees must comply with all applicable health and safety rules.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with occasional remote work.

Work involves sitting, standing, walking, and periodically working outdoors (e.g., hikes, events).

Must be available occasionally to work evenings and weekends.

Salary and Benefits
The annual salary is $75,000 (Grade 18). Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, up to 3 weeks of vacation plus holidays, personal and sick days, Employee Assistance Program, retirement plan, employer‑matched commuter program, employee discounts, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical handicap, veteran status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. We consider qualified candidates with criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

#J-18808-Ljbffr