Development & Donor Relations Manager

EMERGE Scholars; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer -

27 paid time off days

18 organizational holidays

Descripción de la vacante

EMERGE Scholars in Houston, TX seeks a Development Manager to own donor-facing programs—events, stewardship, volunteers, mentor program, and development marketing—while managing a small donor portfolio and leading prospect research.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, this full-time exempt role is hybrid in Houston, requiring 2+ years in nonprofit development, strong written communication, and multi-program management.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years nonprofit development, fundraising, or philanthropic experience.
• Experience planning and executing donor-facing events, including concept development and budget ownership.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple relationship-facing programs at once.

Responsabilidades

• Own the vision, planning, and execution of EMERGE fundraising events (Sporting Clays, annual luncheon, hosted home receptions, VIP receptions).
• Develop and manage stewardship, donor relations, and recognition programs.
• Design and launch a formal volunteer program with policies and success metrics.
• Own mentor program strategy and relationships with the Development Contractor.
• Plan donor communications calendar, write appeal letters, and maintain branding across materials.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects.

Descripción del empleo

EMERGE Scholars in Houston, TX seeks a Development Manager to own donor-facing programs—events, stewardship, volunteers, mentor program, and development marketing—while managing a small donor portfolio and leading prospect research.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Development, this full-time exempt role is hybrid in Houston, requiring 2+ years in nonprofit development, strong written communication, and multi-program management.