Development Leader: Donor Growth & Partnerships

CYT Dallas; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CYT Dallas is seeking a Development Manager to lead day-to-day fundraising and donor-engagement efforts, supporting the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability.

The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan, including individual giving, annual campaigns, grants, sponsorships, events, and donor communications. Collaboration with executives, staff, and volunteers is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, advancement, sales, business development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and support revenue growth through donations, sponsorships, grants, campaigns, or partnerships.
• Experience supporting or managing fundraising plans, campaigns, donor relationships, sponsorships, grants, or prospect pipelines.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
• Experience using donor-management, CRM, or database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong follow-through.
• Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, staff, board members, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and Christian identity of CYT Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an annual fundraising plan with clear goals, priorities, timelines, and performance measures.
• Coordinate fundraising activities across donor development, sponsorships, grants, campaigns, and events.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors and funding opportunities.
• Support personalized cultivation and stewardship plans for key donors.
• Partner with leadership and board members on significant donor meetings, asks, and follow-up.
• Help strengthen donor retention, recurring giving, donor upgrades, and annual giving.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Storytelling

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Donor management systems

Job description

CYT Dallas is seeking a Development Manager to lead day-to-day fundraising and donor-engagement efforts, supporting the organization’s mission, programs, and long-term sustainability.

The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan, including individual giving, annual campaigns, grants, sponsorships, events, and donor communications. Collaboration with executives, staff, and volunteers is essential for success.