Job Description
Job Title: Donations, Sponsorship & Major Gifts Manager
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid preferred)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer
Employment Type: Contract
About Sanctuary PBC
Sanctuary PBC is a mission-driven public benefit corporation that provides emergency housing for displaced individuals—starting with survivors of domestic violence—through a secure, responsive platform accessed by first responders, caseworkers, and care agencies. Our technology ensures that vulnerable individuals are safely and immediately connected to available hotel rooms and short-term housing when shelter beds are unavailable.
Position Summary
Sanctuary PBC is seeking a passionate, strategic, and results-driven Donations, Sponsorship & Major Gifts Manager to lead our fundraising initiatives. This individual will design and execute a comprehensive revenue strategy encompassing individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and major gift cultivation. You will play a vital role in helping scale our impact and expand our services to more individuals in crisis.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Develop and manage a fundraising roadmap aligned with organizational growth and impact goals.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with high-net-worth donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
- Oversee donor segmentation and stewardship strategies to increase retention and lifetime value.
- Corporate Sponsorships & Partnerships
- Create compelling sponsorship packages and value propositions for corporate partners.
- Secure cause-marketing partnerships with hospitality, tech, and social impact-aligned companies.
- Coordinate joint campaigns and public recognition opportunities with sponsors.
- Major Gifts & Philanthropic Development
- Build a major donor pipeline and create tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies.
- Host one-on-one donor meetings, briefings, and virtual/in-person giving events.
- Work with the CEO and Board to identify and support key donor introductions.
- Grants & Institutional Funding
- Collaborate with grant writers or consultants to pursue foundation and government grants.
- Maintain relationships with program officers and funders to ensure renewal and expansion.
- Donor Communications & Reporting
- Develop messaging, reports, and storytelling materials that demonstrate Sanctuary’s impact.
- Maintain donor CRM (e.g., Salesforce or Bloomerang) for timely communication and tracking.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, development, sponsorship, or nonprofit advancement.
- Demonstrated success in securing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and/or corporations.
- Strong storytelling and proposal-writing skills, with attention to data and impact.
- Experience engaging donors from the corporate social responsibility, tech, or housing sectors preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a startup-like, mission-first environment with high autonomy.
- Empathy for survivors of violence and displaced persons; commitment to equity and justice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible work environment (hybrid schedule possible)
- Opportunity to drive transformational change at scale
To Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter, and salary requirements, outlining your interest in Sanctuary PBC and relevant experience to [email protected] with the subject line “Donations & Sponsorship Manager – [Your Name]”.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Immediate start, Remote job, Flexible hours,