Development Manager (CAAM)

The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a national, mission driven organization dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. CAAM is the premier provider of Asian American content -- funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media.CAAM is seeking a talented Development Manager with strong fundraising experience, including special events, sponsorship solicitation and the ability to develop and nurture relationships with corporate sponsors, grantmaking agencies, individuals and community partners. The ideal candidate is passionate about Asian American media with a proven track record of initiating and sustaining corporate relations, sponsorships and community partnerships with significant special event planning experience.The position requires strong organizational and networking skills, the ability to work on various events simultaneously and a strong eye for detail.ResponsibilitiesThinking creatively about year-round sponsorship and marketing opportunities that bring the most benefit and visibility to CAAM and expand our network and impactIn partnership with the Executive Director and Development Director, annually developing and implementing a broad fundraising strategyWorking with Program Directors to identify, research and solicit potential sponsorship opportunities for online, public television, festival and other programsDeveloping and managing a series of high special events such as galas, fundraisers and receptionsManaging community relations assignmentsPreparing proposals and negotiating sponsorship arrangementsObtaining written contracts and implementing all sponsor benefits, including logo recognition and advertising in print, online, event, in-theater and media materialsManaging delivery of all sponsor-related hospitality, including tickets, passes, invitation packages and special theatre seating requirementsManaging placement of sponsor materials and productsDeveloping event and sponsorship collateral and copyCoordinating and ensuring post-event donor acknowledgment and stewardshipWorking with partners and staff to gather and synthesize audience/demographic data and related statistics and marketing related data and statistics for marketing materialsSupervising development interns and seasonal sponsorship staff as necessaryDeveloping and maintaining accurate sponsorship database and filesDesired QualificationsBachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Excellent management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skillsExcellent fundraising skills with minimum of 3 years of experience and demonstrated successProgressive fundraising experience, employing a wide array of strategies to support a diverse suite of programs (event fundraising, corporate and community sponsorships and individual donors)Strong organizational and writing skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task under multiple deadlinesAble to exercise good judgment, work independently and maintain confidentiality of donor informationAbility to cultivate meaningful relationships with funders and partner organizationsCapacity to take initiative and to work effectively cross-departmentallyAbility to work with diverse constituentsProfessionalism, can-do attitude and ability to work well with othersComputer savvy and fluency in a Mac OS platform and a variety of programs such as MS Office Suite, Filemaker Pro and other CRM software. Supervisorial experience preferred.Adobe Creative Suite and CMS experience a plusTo ApplySend resume and cover letter via email to jobs [at] caamedia [dot] org with “Development Manager” in the subject line. No phone calls.CAAM is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in an uniformed service, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Director of Administration. For more information, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21