<p>Join our Development team within the Philanthropic Services department, reporting directly to the Director of Development. This position is based in Santa Barbara County. The Business Development Manager is responsible for designing and executing initiatives to identify, cultivate, and engage corporations, foundations, and professional advisors. The primary objective is to secure new contributions and donor referrals that advance the Santa Barbara Foundation’s mission of fostering empathic, inclusive, and resilient communities. The role collaborates closely across the Philanthropic Services Department and acts as a strategic liaison with the Programs Department.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><ul><li>Develop and implement business development strategies to engage corporations, foundations, and professional advisors</li><li>Promote and manage the foundation’s investment account program for financial advisors to source new donor referrals.</li><li>Create approaches to attract and inspire the next generation of donors and fundholders.</li><li>Perform research to identify mission-aligned prospects among corporations, foundations, and professional advisors within the local community.</li><li>Support donor data research for special initiatives and centennial activities.</li><li>Prepare comparative analyses of charitable fund vehicles, coordinate strategy sessions, and develop proposals for prospective donors.</li><li>Maintain prospect records and track development activities using CRM databases and spreadsheets.</li><li>Create presentation materials for both virtual and in-person meetings with prospects.</li><li>Develop sponsorship proposals for signature foundation initiatives and lead sponsorship solicitation and stewardship efforts.</li><li>Draft content for advisor newsletters, webpages, and promotional materials targeting corporations, foundations, and planned-giving audiences.</li><li>Design and oversee programs to cultivate and steward professional advisors, increasing donor and legacy referrals through newsletters, educational events, and networking engagements.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of key advisors, corporations, and foundations in partnership with senior team members.</li><li>Represent the foundation at community and networking events throughout Santa Barbara County, with some evening and weekend commitments expected.</li><li>Engage in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Strong experience with CRM databases.</li><li>3–5 years’ relevant experience in project management, business development, communications, or sales/marketing.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate projects and events.</li><li>Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders and teams.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.</li><li>Ability to function independently with direction and meet established goals.</li><li>Willingness to attend events across Santa Barbara County, including evenings and weekends as needed.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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