Nonprofit Development Manager
Houston, TX
Our client, a nonprofit foundation focused on education, advocacy and engagement, is seeking a Development Manager. This fundraising professional will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and executing the Foundation’s development plan including corporate giving, major and board giving, special events, capital campaign, membership (subscription giving), and grant management. The Development Manager works closely with The Executive Director, Education Director, Museum Director, and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to achieve the organization's goals and objectives.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, including managing staff, volunteers, and resources.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, community partners, and government agencies.
- Lead fundraising efforts to secure financial support for the organization's programs and initiatives.
- Develop and manage budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Represent the organization at public events, conferences, and meetings.
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong public relations skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders and promote the organization's mission.
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the finances of the organization and to create new opportunities.
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
- Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
- Focus on Donor Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of donors to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
- Foster Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
- Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of fundraising experience
- Bachelor’s degree, required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Graphic Design Software, Website Software, Duda preferred
- Basic branding, design, and marketing
- Proficiency in CRM software, SalesForce preferred
