Campaign Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a rare opportunity to help shape and execute a transformational campaign that will strengthen Feeding San Diegos impact for decades to come. The Campaign Manager will be the connective tissue that keeps the campaign organized energized and moving forward.

The Campaign Project Manager will play a central role in coordinating and driving the success of Feeding San Diegos multi-year $50 million Capital Campaign. This position is responsible for managing the campaigns day-to-day operations ensuring alignment between staff board members campaign volunteers and external partners.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized proactive project manager who thrives in a mission-driven environment and can keep a complex high-stakes campaign moving forward with clarity and precision. This role does not focus on frontline fundraising or solicitation; instead it ensures the infrastructure systems and coordination needed for campaign success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all the job functions that may be required to be performed by this position.  Other comparable duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  Occasional evening or weekend work is required as a condition of employment.

Campaign Project Management

• Develop and maintain the master campaign plan timeline and milestones.
• Track progress toward goals and ensure timely completion of tasks by staff board members and campaign volunteers.
• Coordinate campaign committee meetings including scheduling agenda preparation materials and follow-up.
• Maintain a centralized system for campaign documentation reports and communications.

Internal & External Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between staff board members campaign counsel and other partners.
• Support the CEO Senior Director of Development Directors and board leadership with preparation for donor meetings briefings and campaign updates.
• Ensure campaign volunteers and committee have the tools information and support needed to be successful.

Data & Reporting

• Work with the development team to track campaign commitments pledges and progress using the CRM.
• Prepare regular campaign dashboards reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and confidential campaign records.
• Analyze campaign data to identify trends and inform strategy.
• Use AI tools to enhance insights accuracy and reporting efficiency.

Prospect Strategy

• Support development and execution of prospective strategies including identification qualification and cultivation planning.
• Conduct prospect research to inform engagement approaches and donor priorities.
• Partner with development staff to track prospect activity next steps and pipeline movement.
• Prepare prospect briefings profiles and strategy materials for leadership and volunteers.

Stewardship

• Support the development and execution of donor stewardship strategies to strengthen long-term engagement.
• Prepare timely acknowledgments impact updates and personalized donor communications.
• Track and manage stewardship activities to ensure consistent and meaningful donor follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop reports stories and materials that demonstrate campaign impact.

Communications & Materials

• Coordinate the development of campaign collateral case statements presentations and donor materials.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all campaign-related communications.
• Support the creation of talking points briefing documents and follow-up materials for leadership and volunteers.

Event & Meeting Support

• Assist with planning and executing campaign-related events tours materials/proposals and small-group gatherings.
• Manage logistics guest lists and follow-up communications.

INTERACTION

This position will interact closely with the CEO Board members the senior leadership team staff consultants/contractors private sector donors and corporate representatives. The position also requires frequent interaction with all FSD staff and volunteers of our community.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE

35 years of experience in project management development operations campaign management or related fields. Experience supporting a capital campaign or major fundraising initiative preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Nonprofit experience especially in development or advancement.
• Familiarity with donor stewardship and fundraising best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce Raisers Edge or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking paired with operational execution.
• High emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Proactive problem-solving and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to Feeding San Diegos mission and values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices
• Passion for and commitment to Feeding San Diegos mission to alleviate hunger and food insecurity

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Office computer multi-line phone copier and printer.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California drivers license a satisfactory driving record including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Agencys insurance carrier standards.

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will be asked to successfully perform to fulfill the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly expected to:

• Work in an office adjacent to a warehouse setting with occasional travel to other locations in San Diego County.
• Prioritizes and multi-task work and projects requiring good memory concentration and analytical thinking.
• Occasionally it is required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
• Perform work in an office and warehouse space housing warehouse operations which may occasionally create an exposure to dust and pollen.
• The noise level in the work environment varies and can be considered moderate.

Additional Information :

Feeding San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

PAY & HOURS

$75000 - $80000; Hybrid M-F; 2 days in office 3 days remote; with occasional travel to other sites & work in evenings or weekends

Why Youll Love It Here

• Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Flexible work environment; Attractive welcoming office
• Supportive time off policies including vacation sick & company holidays; accrue 15 days of vacation in first year
• Learning & development and recognition programs
• Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
• Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
• Youll be part of a fun supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
• We live by our core values: Agility Stewardship Collaboration Environment Nutrition & Dignity.
• 100% of our workforce believes in our mission and vision
• Commitment to Sustainability We prioritize food rescue to feed people not landfills. Food waste goes to local hog farms.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time