Development Manager

Intuit, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Audiences, Inc. of Houston seeks a Development Manager to lead the fundraising strategy and drive revenue growth in support of our mission.

This leadership role will manage a comprehensive development plan, cultivate major donors, oversee grant writing, budgeting, and events, and report progress to the CEO.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of fundraising success, excellent communication and project management skills, and a passion for our cause.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fundraising experience with a track record of meeting goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong public speaking and presentations.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, ethics, and donor cultivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a comprehensive annual development plan across channels.
• Cultivate and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee grant applications, reporting, and proposal writing.
• Create and manage the development department budget and report to the CEO.
• Plan and execute fundraising events from small gatherings to galas.
• Manage donor data in Salesforce to ensure accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Development Manager is a leadership role responsible for the overall fundraising strategy and execution of all development activities for Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston. This individual will be a key member of our leadership team, driving revenue growth to support our mission. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful fundraising, strong leadership skills, and a deep passion for our cause.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy: Manage a comprehensive annual development plan that includes individual giving, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, and major gift campaigns.

• Donor Relations: Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Ensure timely and meaningful communication to build long-term relationships.

• Grant Management: Oversee the grant application and reporting process. Identify potential grant opportunities and write compelling proposals and reports.

• Budgeting & Reporting: Develop and manage the development department budget. Provide regular reports on fundraising progress to the CEO.

• Events: Plan and execute fundraising events, from small cultivation gatherings to large-scale galas, ensuring they are both impactful and profitable.

• Data Management: Utilize our donor database in Salesforce to track all donor interactions, gifts, and pledges, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.

• Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong public speaking and presentation abilities. Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation strategies, and ethical fundraising standards.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Attributes: A self-starter with a proactive approach. Passionate about the mission of Young Audiences, Inc. of Houston. Collaborative, creative, and results oriented.