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 employment@sanctuaryishere.com with the subject line “Donations & Sponsorship Manager – [Your Name]”.

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