Development Manager

St. Andrew Methodist Church; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon of Light is seeking a Development Manager to support its fundraising and development initiatives. The role focuses on expanding the donor base, cultivating existing donors, and supporting ongoing operations and future investments in all Beacon of Light programming.

The position requires 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong relationship-building skills. Collaboration with leadership and the board is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in non-profit fundraising or related grant-making activities.
• Excellent written and communication skills for donor cultivation, grant writing, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with donors and partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy with the ED and board.
• Identify, engage and steward major gifts and foundation grants.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Research, apply for, and manage funding from trusts and foundations.
• Coordinate with the St Andrew business office to track donations and use Raiser's Edge.
• Create annual calendar of fundraising events and communications.
• Develop donor communication tools.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Written communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Communications

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Beacon of Light Mission Statement: To offer Christ-centered, clinically based training and tools to churches to proactively address the mental health needs of their congregation.

Summary

The Development Manager supports the fundraising and development needs for the Beacon of Light (BOL) mission and vision. This role is essential in helping BOL expand its donor base to attract new donors and cultivate existing donors to provide the financial support needed to fund ongoing operations and future investments in all BOL programming.

Essential Functions

• Strategy Development – collaborating with the executive director and the board of directors to create and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy (campaigns, events, direct mail) to increase brand awareness and achieve revenue targets.
• Donor Cultivation – identifying, engaging and stewarding donors, with a focus on major gifts and grants from private, family and corporate foundations. Work with the Executive Director and Board members to research, develop and cultivate donor prospects.
• Event Management – planning and executing fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Grant Writing – researching, applying for, and managing funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional donors.
• Data and records management – coordinating with the St Andrew business office to identify and implement use CRM system, e.g., Raisers Edge, to record donations, manage records, and track campaign success.
• Planning – creating an annual calendar of fundraising events, activities, tactics and communications.
• Donor Communication – developing and implementing appropriate donor and prospect communication tools.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience – three to five years previous experience in non-profit fundraising, development or related grant-making activities.
• Communication – excellent written and communication skills for donor cultivation, grant writing, and presentations.
• Relationship Building – strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with donors, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Organizational Skills – proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and deadlines simultaneously.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications or related subject area or equivalent years of experience in a comparable non-profit fundraising or development role.
• 3 – 5 years previous experience in non-profit fundraising, development or related grant-making activities

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is an exempt full-time position at 40 hrs/week