Job Title: Development Manager | Organization: House of Shine | Location: Grapevine, Texas

Job Type: Full-time  Please note that this position involves work outside of traditional business hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends, to ensure timely support and success for our initiatives and key events.

About House of Shine: 

House of Shine is a small but mighty leadership development nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities by growing confident, self-aware and resilient leaders who are equipped with a deep understanding of themselves and why their contributions to the world matter. Through our interactive self-discovery museum, experiential curriculum, personal development and community-building programs, we empower leaders to uncover their SHINE—the Strengths, Hobbies, Interests & Irritants, Needs, and Experiences that make each of us unique. 

We are passionate about creating meaningful impact and rely on creative and strategic marketing to reach our supporters, donors, and community members. Our team is collaborative, ambitious, and driven by purpose. We believe that inside every person is a contribution. Our core values include being creatively-inspired, community-obsessed, mavens for details and patient but persistent. 

Position Overview
The Development Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of House of Shine by driving our development efforts and amplifying our message. This position focuses on cultivating diverse funding sources to ensure long-term income sustainability through foundations, corporations, and individual giving. It also includes overseeing the effective use of the donor database and orchestrating impactful fundraising events.

At House of Shine, we believe every individual has a unique contribution to make, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for creating meaningful connections and driving impact.

Key Responsibilities

Development

• Design and implement a fundraising strategy anchored in clear, measurable KPIs.
• Partner with the Chief Program Officer to grow a diversified giving program, cultivating relationships with foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and prospective supporters to secure $750,000 - $1MM annually.
• Craft and execute action plans for grant proposals, corporate sponsorships, and individual donor engagement.
• Manage all aspects of grant submissions and reporting, maintaining high standards in writing, editing, and presentation.
• Track and report progress toward goals with precision and careful tracking of institutional funds being sought and received, including overseeing multi-year grants.
• Research and identify potential institutional and individual funders.
• Represent House of Shine in meetings with individual donors and institutional funders, including direct solicitations.
• Express gratitude and provide documentation to funders through timely follow-ups on all grants and sponsorship gifts.
• Support the Executive Director by fostering relationships with key stakeholders, including foundations and donors.
• Steward donor relationships with consistent engagement and meaningful follow-ups.
• Leverage the donor database to maintain accurate records, enhance reporting, and strengthen donor relationships.

Communications

• Collaborate with the Marketing Director to develop and maintain tools and materials that effectively communicate with supporters, funders, and prospective donors.
• Lead donor communication initiatives, such as the annual report, sponsorship opportunities, and event promotion, in partnership with the Marketing Director.
• Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and creative design across development-related materials, in alignment with House of Shine’s identity. Work with the House of Shine marketing and development teams to develop and manage branded collateral, presentations, marketing materials, and communications.
• Support a community-focused communication strategy that builds relationships and amplifies our mission.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years in a development role, ideally in a nonprofit, foundation, or government setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• A deep commitment to House of Shine’s mission and values.
• Strong understanding of fiscal management and forecasting.
• Cultural competency and a dedication to engaging diverse communities.
• Proven success in areas like fundraising, communications, event planning, grant writing, and working with executives, board members, and volunteers.
• A servant-hearted and equitable approach to fundraising and communications that emphasizes the strengths and contributions of the community.
• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently and with flexibility. 
• A talent for building relationships across diverse groups.
• Experience utilizing donor databases, including running database queries and leveraging data, for decision-making and relationship-building.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including storytelling, and ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings.
• Proficiency with tools such as spreadsheets, donor database systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce), budgeting, and social media platforms required.

What Makes You Shine

You’re a results-driven relationship builder with a collaborative spirit. You approach challenges with curiosity, optimism, and a focus on solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to contributing to a mission-driven organization that is helping people uncover their strengths and share them with the world.

Please send your resume and cover letter to development@houseofshine.com and include the subject line: DevManager Application-First Name.LastName. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply by our application deadline of Friday 2/19/2025.