Development Manager

The Development Manager (DM) is a dynamic player on our collaborative team, partnering closely with the Development Director, CEO, Director of Finance, Communications Manager, multiple program directors, board members and community volunteers to strengthen North Texas families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Guided by our values"”Respect, Empathy, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence"”we work toward a world where all children are safe and thriving.We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Manager to plan and execute our multifaceted fundraising and development initiatives including events planning and management, grant seeking and management efforts, donor cultivation, board member relations, and donor database management. Reporting to the Development Director, this position will serve as a support contact for all agency development efforts.The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, a positive attitude, ability and willingness to work collaboratively, a clear focus on details and logistics, and the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously. The ideal candidate is goal driven, works well in a team setting and independently, is a self-starter who can take an idea and flesh out the details, and is passionate about our mission to help families in our community be their best.We offer: Competitive salary and benefitsManagement focused on crafting decisions that consider every employee's perspective, health and wellbeingA strong, stable, supportive, environment where employees have the opportunity to feel confident, competent, comfortable and valuedFlexible workplace schedule between office, community, and home depending on work requirements and ability to meet funding goalsWork/life balance and a focus on self-careCollaborative, flexible, innovative atmosphere where creativity is encouraged and new ideas welcomeProfessional growth and development opportunitiesMileage reimbursementKey Responsibilities (this list is not all-inclusive):Special EventsOversee the budgeting, planning, implementation, and day-of logistics for all fundraising events including driving timelines around all fundraising events including but not limited to: North Star Luncheon, Family Compass Lip Sync Battle, North Texas Giving Day, and Annual Golf Charity ClassicOversee and drive acquisition of underwriter, team, table, and individual ticket sponsors for all events and manage budget and income forecasting for all eventsDrive timelines around all fundraising eventsManage the online donation platform and event registrationCultivate individual donors via special events, campaigns, and general prospecting and maintain donor relations by engaging key stakeholders, community partners and corporationsDonor and Database ManagementUtilize Network for Good database to manage all development data, including any data entry, data imports, generating reports, running basic analytics, and generating mailing listsMaintain donor records in database inclusive of donors and prospects on server and in paper filesCreate acknowledgements and tax documentation for donations in a timely mannerConsistently update public donor membership acknowledgment lists including donor walls and website, as neededGeneral Fundraising and DevelopmentWork with Development team to cultivate donor pipeline and grow community awareness of the agency's missionOversee the creation and distribution of newsletters, annual reports, sponsorships, annual campaigns, and other mass mailings to donor baseRepresent and support the agency with external speaking opportunities and community eventsEstablish and maintain contacts and participation in events to promote the agencyPromote and coordinate with external partners on all third-party eventsProcess in-kind donations and supervise all aspects of the Rainbow RoomSupport agency client events including but not limited to: Client Holiday Party, Back to School Event, CAPCO Committee, and Car Seat Event(s)Grant Research and Development:Research and identify funding opportunities from government, foundation, and corporate sources compatible with agency's mission, values and programs in support of the organization's strategic and program goals and coordinate the grant fulfillment processes with an annual fundraising goal including but not limited to $1.4 - $1.9 millionDevelop and maintain a comprehensive database of funding opportunitiesCollaborate with program staff to develop grant concepts and proposalsGrant Management and Submission:Supervise and coordinate with contract grant writers to research, develop and write high-quality grant proposals, including narratives and supporting documentsCoordinate with Director of Finance on grant budgetsEnsure compliance with funding agency guidelines and requirementsSubmit grant proposals in a timely and efficient mannerGrant Management and Reporting:Manage the grant lifecycle from submission to close-outEnsure compliance with funding agency requirements and regulationsOversee the submission of grant reports, including progress reports, financial reports, and final reportsGrant Tracking and Analysis:Develop and maintain a grant tracking system to monitor grant submissions, approvals, and reporting deadlinesAnalyze grant data to inform grant seeking strategies and improve grant writing success ratesCollaboration and Communication:Network and conduct funder outreachCoordinate and provide site visits and meetings with fundersCollaborate with program staff, finance, and executive leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectivesCommunicate grant opportunities, deadlines, and requirements to program staff and leadershipDevelop and maintain relationships with funding agencies and partnersNecessary ExperienceBachelor's degree required; coursework in communications, writing, business management, public relations and/or social service preferredMinimum three (3) to five (5) years of non-profit experienceEstablished relationships within the DFW philanthropic landscape preferredProven track record of writing successful grant research, proposals and managing grantsNecessary SkillsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent writing, editing, and communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or related softwareExperience with donor databases, grant management software and databases preferredPersonal QualitiesStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent time management and deadline adherence skillsSeeks out and is open to feedbackPositive, professional attitude and approachPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Created: 2025-01-24