Development Manager (GSP)

Great Springs Project - Austin, Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Springs Project invites a Development Manager to lead the Annual Fund, mid-level gifts, and donor relations. This role is located in Austin or San Antonio and works with the Chief Development Officer to advance fundraising campaigns and special events.

You will coordinate campaigns, oversee development operations, and collaborate with donors, corporate partners, and volunteers to raise visibility and support for the Great Springs corridor initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience with annual giving programs, donor cultivation, and nonprofit fundraising operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Annual Fund, mid-level gifts, direct mailing, and Special Events.
• Support Major Gifts, Grants, and Communications/Marketing efforts.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and volunteers to cultivate donor relations.

Skills

Donor relations

Campaign management

Event planning

Communications

Job description

Great Springs Project (GSP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that envisions a national park-scale corridor of publicly and privately protected lands between the densely urban areas of Austin and San Antonio over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones. This green corridor will be connected by a network of trails, linking four of Texas’ Great Springs: Barton Springs, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs, and San Antonio Springs. The Great Springs Project envisions unifying existing local efforts to address the most critical water, land, wildlife, and public health challenges facing the Central Texas region.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Development Manager is a vital component to the development and communications team and is responsible for managing the Annual Fund, including mid-level gifts, direct mailing, and targeted solicitation campaigns, as well as Special Events and Development Operations. Located in either San Antonio or Austin, the Development Manager supports Major Gifts, Grants, Annual Fund Giving strategy, and Communications and Marketing efforts. Partnering with CDO, this position works with donors, corporate partners and volunteers in donor/prospect cultivation and solicitation to enhance community visibility and establish donor relations.

GSP is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Development & Communications team working toward our mission and vision. This is an exciting opportunity for a person who can take responsibility for a variety of tasks, is energetic, self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented.