Development & Communications Manager

The League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles (LWVGLA) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy across Los Angeles County. LWVGLA is part of a nationwide League network, working alongside state and national chapters to advance civic participation, voter education, and good governance. LWVGLA is a volunteer-driven organization investing in professional staff capacity to strengthen financial sustainability and modernize fundraising and communications.

Nonpartisanship

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization. Staff must uphold and support this nonpartisan mission in their professional role.

Equity & Inclusion

LWVGLA is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals from historically underrepresented communities, to apply.

LWVGLA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

LWVGLA seeks a Development & Communications Manager to lead fundraising execution and manage the organization’s external communications. This is a hands-on role responsible for supporting and expanding existing fundraising programs, launching and managing giving initiatives, building corporate and donor relationships, and overseeing LWVGLA’s communications and website. This role will focus on a defined set of fundraising and communications priorities at any given time; responsibilities will be sequenced in collaboration with Board leadership to ensure scope remains aligned with part-time hours and organizational priorities.

The Development & Communications Manager reports to the LWVGLA Board President or a designated Board member and works closely with other Board leadership.

Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Development

• Manage and support LWVGLA’s existing fundraising programs, including ticketed events, donor appeals, and annual campaigns

• Plan, execute, and manage individual giving campaigns, including digital appeals and a structured recurring donations program

• Support and advance planned giving efforts, including development of donor-facing materials and processes

• Build, cultivate, and steward corporate sponsorships and corporate donations in support of LWVGLA programs and events

• Identify grant opportunities aligned with LWVGLA’s mission and priorities

• Prepare and submit grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and required materials

• Manage grant tracking, reporting, and compliance requirements

• Collaborate with Board members and volunteers on donor cultivation, fundraising strategy, and event-based fundraising

• Represent LWVGLA in meetings with donors, funders, corporate partners, and community stakeholders as related to organizational fundraising activities

• Maintain accurate donor records and track fundraising performance against established goals

• Supports organizational efforts to diversify revenue sources, beyond what is listed above

2. Communications & Digital Engagement

• Serve as the primary manager of LWVGLA’s external communications

• Develop and maintain consistent messaging across email, social media, and web platforms

• Manage organizational email newsletters and campaign communications

• Develop and manage a communications calendar to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated outreach

• Oversee social media channels, including regular posting, audience engagement, and performance tracking

• Manage paid digital advertising, including Meta and Google Ads (including Google Ad Grants, if applicable)

• Create or oversee creation of digital graphics and materials using tools such as Canva

• Manage and maintain the LWVGLA website, including content updates, page organization, and coordination of changes to support fundraising, engagement, and public information

3. Reporting & Collaboration

• Establish clear fundraising and communications goals and track performance against defined objectives

• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to Board leadership

• Build documentation and systems that reduce reliance on ad hoc volunteer capacity

• Contribute practical recommendations to improve financial sustainability

Qualifications

• Education qualifications commensurate with the job responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or communications, including hands-on management of campaigns, events, or donor programs

• Experience building corporate relationships or sponsorships preferred

• Experience preparing grant applications and reports

• Strong written communication skills

• Digital fluency, including email platforms, social media tools, website content management, and basic analytics

• Ability to operate independently in a lean, volunteer-driven environment

• Experience working with boards or senior stakeholders

• Based in Los Angeles County

• Commitment to the League’s nonpartisan mission

Experience with Los Angeles-based nonprofits, public agencies, or civic organizations is preferred. Candidates with relevant corporate fundraising, partnerships, or marketing experience are also encouraged to apply.