Development Manager - TEXPROTECTS

Development Manager

Reports To: Director of Development

Main Office: Dallas

Category: Exempt; Full-time

Creation Date: January 2023

Purpose

The Development Manager is responsible for the oversight of TexProtects individual donor efforts to support the organization’s mission to protect Texas children from the trauma of abuse and neglect and make it possible for families to thrive through advocacy, research, collaboration and education.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Assist in the development of goals and strategies for all development/fundraising campaigns throughout the year including digital and mailed campaigns such as north Texas Giving Day and Giving Tuesday.

·         Planning and executing and oversite of the annual fund/solicitation campaign throughout the year in collaboration with the Marketing Team and Director of Development. Key functions include developing direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and email campaigns.

·         Research donor prospects and maintain a donor prospect list.

·         Key contributor to the creation of annual donor relations strategy. Responsible for executing multiple outcomes of the strategy.

·         Build and maintain relationships with individual donors of all types, including major donors, within the organization’s portfolio. Responsibilities include research, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.

·         Maintaining the donor database (Bloomerang) ensuring that the information is current and accurate and executing prompt acknowledgment of donations.

·         Assisting with the planning and execution of fundraising events.

·         Assisting the Director of Development with institutional and foundation fundraising efforts, including grant research, compiling reports and grant attachments, and preparing organizational documents for foundation submission.

·         In connection with TexProtects’ leadership, serve as a liaison between Board of Director members for fundraising efforts.

·         Assist in Development Committee, including developing agendas for regular meetings, providing support for initiatives and committee efforts, and preparing necessary materials for committee meetings and assignments.

·         Keep up-to-date on current fundraising practices and procedures used in the nonprofit sector and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and inform the affiliate leadership of items that would benefit TexProtects.

·         Support the development and finance team in the creation of donor reports.

·         Additional responsibilities not outlined above.

Qualifications:

·         Passion for TexProtects’ mission is essential.

·         Prior professional experience of 5 to 7 years in a nonprofit organization in a development function, preferably in the Dallas market.

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; demonstrated ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.

·         Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also function as a team player who will take initiative, and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently

·         Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

·         Proven track record of managing relationships with donors, board of directors and key stakeholders.

·         Experience overseeing a fundraising database, Bloomerang preferred.

Additional Technical Skills, Traits and Knowledge:

·         To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each qualification satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

·         Professional, dependable, and proactive.

·         Ability to work in fast-paced environment.

·         Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively

·         engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside TexProtects

·         Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

·         Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.

·         Strong Emotional Intelligence.

Other Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

•         Moderate to high-stress level

•         Occasional standing and lifting of at least 5 pounds (during events)

•         Long periods of sitting

To apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume containing salary requirements to team@texprotects.org by 4/01/2023. A confirmation e-mail will be sent upon receipt of your resume.