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Los Angeles Waterkeeper (LAW), a dynamic environmental nonprofit organization that fights for the health of the region’s waters and communities, is seeking a highly motivated, well-organized individual with strong skills and experience with individual giving to join our team as Development Manager. This position will work alongside LAW’s Managing Director to support fundraising administration, events, individual donor prospecting and cultivation. Candidates should have experience in individual fundraising, written communications (donor appeals), and have strong project management skills. This position will work under the Managing Director and actively collaborate with the Communications Manager, Development Manager (Institutional Giving), Community Engagement Manager, and other key staff. Professional or volunteer experience within an environmental organization preferred.
Start Date – As soon as possible, with a target start by June 15, 2025
Responsibilities:
- Fundraising Administration – Oversee the administration of fundraising systems and donor databases, including donation and pledge tracking, donor acknowledgements, data analysis and prospect research. Develop data-informed prospect and email lists.
- Individual giving - Partner with the Managing Director and Communications Manager to support fundraising appeals and donor cultivation activities. Oversee execution of LAW stewardship strategy and refine as needed. Support the development of donor collateral, including proposals and impact reports.
- Event Management – Support LAW’s key programmatic and fundraising events aimed at recruiting new donors, members and volunteers as well as educating and engaging the public and ecosystem partners in LAW’s work and critical water issues facing the LA region. In partnership with the Managing Director, event planning contractors, and other key staff, oversee project management and coordination of events aligned with various LAW campaigns and fundraising goals. Events include a signature annual event (Making Waves), eco salons / donor house party, research symposiums and other public convenings.
- Administrative support– Undertake administrative tasks related to position, such as developing reports to the LAW board of directors and committees; participating in staff meetings and activities; managing timesheets, work plan and budgets; recruiting and overseeing interns and volunteers as needed, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements:
The Development Manager will be a personable, creative, dynamic, well-organized, and highly motivated person with experience in fundraising and a strong interest in environmental protection. Preferred qualifications include:
- Minimum 4 years of experience with fundraising, budget and project management, event planning and coordination.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex (environmental) policy issues into understandable and compelling language to inform and engage diverse communities.
- Skilled at project management including ability to develop and oversee timelines, task lists and budgets, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize goals in line with our strategic direction.
- Proficiency with fundraising and project management tools, ideally the Microsoft suite, Asana, Qgiv, and/or Bloomerang.
- Some work, academic or volunteer experience with environmental issues a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines, including displaying excellent problem-solving skills, organizational instincts, thoroughness with details, and commitment to following through with responsibilities.
- Ability to thrive in a small nonprofit environment where teamwork, creativity, and flexibility are valued.
- Commitment to DEI, helping promote a culture of equity and inclusion across the organization.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Some evening and weekend work is required for events throughout the year.
- Travel within LA County and access to reliable automobile required.
- Able to work on a computer for up to 8 hours a day and sit at a desk for extended periods; able to read a computer screen and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard.
- Able to speak clearly on the phone and in person and be understood by others.
- For events, meetings, and a safe office, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly requested from all staff and personnel.
Compensation & Terms
This is a part-time, non-exempt, contract-based role. The initial contract will be for 6 months, at $35-40 per hour (commensurate with experience), 20 hours a week. With the opportunity to extend the contract, and/or convert to a full-time role depending on performance. This position reports to the Managing Director.
To Apply
We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. Please apply online. You may also submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@lawaterkeeper.org by May 25, 2026.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. LA Waterkeeper seeks and encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Persons with Disabilities, Women and gender-nonconforming people especially in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. We do not discriminate based on any class protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please email us at nikh@lawaterkeeper.org
About Los Angeles Waterkeeper
LA Waterkeeper was founded in 1993, and today the organization is leading the fight for the health of the region’s waterways, and for sustainable, equitable and resilient water supplies. We envision the LA region as an international leader on integrated, sustainable, and equitable water management; a region that is water self-sufficient, and where all waterways throughout the county are safe, healthy, and accessible to the public. Learn more at lawaterkeeper.org.
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Los Angeles Waterkeeper
$35-40 per hour
May 05, 2026