Development Manager

Jeremiah Program; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Generous vacation package

Job summary

A national non-profit organization is seeking a Development Manager in Austin, TX, to oversee fundraising and development initiatives. The role includes managing individual giving and events, implementing effective donor stewardship, and using data management tools like Raiser’s Edge. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, fundraising experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $68,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong understanding of data systems.
• Ability to thrive in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual giving and annual fund leadership.
• Implement fundraising activities and donor stewardship.
• Generate reports and conduct prospect research.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Fundraising strategy execution

Prospect research

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Jeremiah Program (JP) is a national organization whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time. By investing simultaneously in a mother’s vision for her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she simultaneously reauthors her family’s outcome as well her community’s - proof points matter. In 2025, JP actively served over 2,000 moms and children across nine cities in Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Brooklyn, NY; Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN; Las Vegas, NV; Minneapolis, MN; Rochester, MN; and St. Paul, MN. Learn more about JP at jeremiahprogram.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

In partnership with the Development Director, the Development Manager is responsible for managing significant aspects of fundraising and development activities for the campus, particularly focused on individual giving, the annual fund and fundraising events. The Development Manager works to develop and implement strategies for individual donor relationship management (recruit, cultivate, nurture, retain, and steward) to meet the annual and long-term goals of the department and the organization. In collaboration with campus Development Director, the Development Manager provides organization, production, and maintenance of annual fundraising materials and data; and collaborates with the development staff on initiatives, while reflecting the Jeremiah mission, and encompassing the values, vision, and purpose of the program

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Giving and Annual Fund Leadership

• Lead the overall management and implementation of the Annual Giving program, meeting the goal for annual fund dollars raised in support of the general operating budget.
• Implement fundraising and stewardship activities for Jeremiah Program, including identification, cultivation, and stewardship of potential donors.
• In conjunction with Development Team members, participate in the research, planning, and implementation of cultivation events and appeals, .
• Coordinate production of appeals and stewardship initiatives with Campus Development Team and National Advancement Team.

Development Operations & Data Management

• Embody and adhere to development/fundraising best practices, staying up to date on new approaches that ensure the effectiveness of local development operations.
• Using Raiser’s Edge to manage and implement the appeal process and effectively and efficiently guide the prospecting, cultivation and solicitation of donors.
• Generate fundraising and donor reports for individual and institutional donors.
• Conduct research and create reports to identify potential doors, monitor goals and track progress.
• Collaborate with Development Team members on the integration of Raiser’s Edge in initiatives and strategies.

Special Events & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the Development team and the Campus Support Team nationally in the management and implementation of campus special events, including one large annual luncheon
• Solicit and secure corporate and community sponsors campus events.
• Attend events that include local campuses as well as JP-wide.
• Participate in Development Team meetings, seminars, workshops, events, including Board and Board committees as deemed necessary. Leverage volunteers and interns to increase organizational capacity.

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, but it's important to note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve with or without prior notice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The Development Manager must have great interpersonal skills, an ability to work with a significant volume of highly varying data requiring rigor, a strong understanding of data systems, and ability to thrive in a complex environment.

• 3+ years of related professional experience
• Ability to execute on fundraising plans and strategies that generate significant results and proven track record initiating, stewarding, and moving individual gifts to higher levels of support
• Passion for the Jeremiah Program mission and commitment to creating development opportunities that enable the organization to increase its impact and meet goals
• Strong prospect research skills and a solid understanding of moves management
• Genuine relationship-building skills with the ability to inspire generosity and make prospects and donors feel valued
• Ability to utilize data to drive decision-making and reflect on rigorous and donor centered plans for sustaining and growing donor base and revenue
• Ability to initiate, organize and manage projects, and to collaborate successfully with peers and other key stakeholders in person and remotely across local and national teams
• Exceptional verbal, presentation and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write and edit successful and persuasive appeals, proposals, stewardship materials and other collateral.
• Highly organized and proactive organized and proactive leadership skills. Resourceful problem solver with the ability to shift priorities quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and donor databases with an ability to learn new technologies that enable effectiveness in the role.
• A self-development orientation and track record of seeking professional growth.
• Applicants currently engaged with JP in any other capacity, such as Empowerment & Leadership Facilitator, Board Member, JP Fellowship participant, or similar roles, are not eligible to accept an offer of employment while actively involved in those programs. If you are interested in employment opportunities, please alert your program leader immediately.
• JP alumni must be at least six years post-graduation to apply for employment at JP, ensuring confidentiality between staff and current participants.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $60,000 to $68,000 and are commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as retirement plans and a generous vacation package.