Challenged Athletes Foundation · 5 days ago
Development and Events Manager, Cycling Community
San Diego,CA,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved in sports and fitness. The Development and Events Manager will lead the growth and engagement of the cycling community, cultivating donors and building partnerships while managing cycling programs and events.
FitnessNon ProfitSports
Responsibilities
Support the Director of Events with building and executing a long-term strategy to grow and strengthen CAF’s cycling donor and fundraiser community nationwide
Develop clear engagement pathways for cyclists, including recruitment, onboarding, stewardship, retention, and leadership development
Cultivate relationships across the cycling community and industry, including teams, clubs, ambassadors, partners, sponsors, and industry leaders
Identify and develop new programs, partnerships, and ride concepts to expand CAF’s cycling footprint and impact
Serve as the primary relationship manager for cycling donors, fundraisers, and community partners
Design and deliver ongoing stewardship initiatives, including appreciation events, communications, and personalized outreach
Use donor and participation data to deepen relationships and increase repeat and long-term giving
Lead end-to-end planning, logistics, and execution of CAF cycling programs and events
Manage external contractors and vendors, including contracts, timelines, deliverables, and on-site execution
Oversee venue and hotel coordination, travel arrangements, permitting, transportation, and route planning
Develop and manage detailed event and program timelines, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are consistently met
Monitor and manage event and program budgets; track expenses, ensure financial compliance, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Create ride-day hospitality, mission moments, and stewardship touchpoints that elevate the athlete and donor experience
Implement post-event evaluations and reporting to assess performance, fundraising results, and opportunities for improvement
Partner with the Programs team to align cycling initiatives with athlete support and participation opportunities
Partner with Marketing to elevate CAF cycling stories, content, and community promotion
Collaborate with Development and Finance to align fundraising strategy, donor pipelines, budgeting, and reporting
Proactively identify challenges and implement practical, collaborative solutions
Clearly communicate expectations, progress, and next steps to internal and external stakeholders
Monitor and report on cycling-specific fundraising performance, participation, and donor development metrics
Manage fundraising platforms and CRM systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of participants and donors
Prepare regular updates, dashboards, and post-event summaries for leadership and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Availability to work evenings and weekends around key programs and events
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to rides, donor meetings, and community events
Work requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and support event-day logistics as needed
5+ years of experience in donor relations, community development, event management, or nonprofit fundraising
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated experience managing contractors, vendors, and external partners
Experience with peer-to-peer fundraising platforms and CRM systems (DonorDrive and Salesforce preferred)
Understanding of the cycling community, including clubs, industry brands, ride culture, and athlete needs is a plus
Adaptive sports or nonprofit experience is a plus
Proven community-building and relationship-management skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
Strong project management and contractor/vendor oversight experience
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Data-informed decision maker with the ability to translate metrics into strategy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce and DonorDrive experience preferred
Strong alignment with CAF's mission
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (monthly stipend if not enrolled in medical insurance)
Employer paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Challenged Athletes Foundation provides fundraising events, support and sports opportunity services for people with physical challenges.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kristine Entwistle
Chief Executive Officer
Bob Babbitt
Co-Founder, Member Board of Directors
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