Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Oakland Ballet Company (Oakland)

Oakland, CA (On-site)

$50K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Drive fundraising and marketing for Oakland Ballet Company, bridging development, program support, and brand-building.

  • Own development activities: grants, budgets, reports, events, and donor relations.
  • Must-have: Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Standout: Data-driven marketing and stakeholder engagement to grow support.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Maintain all aspects of development and fundraising including grant applications, budgets, reports, fundraising events, and timelines. Engage with local community leaders to build corporate and foundation relationships and advocacy.
  • Support OBC Leadership in the fulfillment of the organization’s mission. Manage timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals. Track operational progress and evaluate program components to measure success.
  • Develop and implement data-driven marketing campaigns to support programs.
  • Manage social media, eblasts, website updates, and other online content to strengthen the brand.
  • Occasionally assist with special-event set up and tear down.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business management, or equivalent
  • Proficient in Word and Excel
  • At least 3 years of business experience
  • Track record of effectively supporting organizational goals.

Preferred

  • Graduate degree in marketing, business management, or other relevant degree.
  • Proficiency with Google Suite, Creative Cloud, WordPress, Hootsuite, Canva
  • Strong fundraising, public relations, event managment, and marketing experience with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience managing social media.
  • Leadership experience in a non-profit organization.
  • Experience developing and implementing operational strategies that have created organizational growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people and to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to lift and carry 15 lbs.
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate) logo

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate)

AFP Golden Gate is one of the largest chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, serving the Bay Area’s diverse nonprofit community. Our 400+ members include fundraisers, board members, and sector leaders committed to ethical fundraising, professional development, and inclusive networking. We champion IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) in all our programs and events—most notably National Philanthropy Day, which celebrates philanthropic achievements across the region. Join us to gain valuable skills, build meaningful connections, and amplify the positive impact of philanthropy in our community.

Founded in 1971
Oakland, California, USA
4 employees (1 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$50K/yr – $80K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (25% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.2%
Direct
46.2%
Referral
10%
Social
16.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4
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Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Oakland Ballet Company (Oakland)

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Gate Chapter (AFP Golden Gate) · Oakland, CA · On-site