Working closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Manager secures gifts from prospective and loyal donors through identification, cultivation, and solicitation.     The Development Manager maintains relationships with all assigned donors and aids in the stewardship process.   The Development Manager implements and executes successful fundraising strategies to accomplish the agency’s overall strategic plan by achieving budgeted fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

● Develop and implement major gift fundraising strategies including the management of a portfolio of donors and prospects (150-200 constituents) to build relationships and increase giving against development and organizational goals.
● Acts as a point of contact for donors within the organization.
● Raises the revenue of the organization by increasing donations.
● Assists in planning and executing fundraising events.
● Helps sustain the Major Donor portfolio
● Stewards' relationships with current donor society members
● Reach their personal fundraising goal annually
● Builds relationships with major donors and the development committee members.
● Processes and maintains records of donations and gifts.
● Develops a planned giving program and portfolio.
● Helps to manage the donor database and ensures information is up to date.
● Engages donors by explaining and promoting the organization's mission and goals.
 

● Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent fundraising experience.
● Five years of major gift (5+ figure gifts) fundraising experience.
● Experience working with Tarrant County constituents.