Development Officer - Fundraising & Donor Relations

NAMI Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

NAMI Greater Houston seeks a motivated fundraising professional to advance our mission of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions across our seven-county service area.

The Development Officer will lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts, building relationships, expanding funding opportunities, and helping achieve revenue goals under leadership, staff, and board guidance.

Qualifications

• Nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience managing donor databases and budgets.
• Commitment to mental health advocacy.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising events: Manage fundraising strategy and logistics for NAMIWalks Greater Houston and Tri-County, including team recruitment, retention, sponsorships, and fundraising goals.
• Coordinate annual campaigns: Develop and execute annual and monthly giving campaigns through email, direct mail, social media, and personal outreach.
• Cultivate major gifts and planned giving: Identify and engage prospective donors, maintain a top-50 prospect list, and develop opportunities for legacy gifts and multiyear pledges.
• Secure institutional support: Collaborate with leadership to pursue corporate, foundation, government, and other funding partnerships.
• Strengthen donor relationships: Provide ongoing donor stewardship, maintain accurate donor records, and manage recurring giving programs.
• Coordinate development activities: Support donor proposals, facilitate Development team meetings, engage board members and volunteers, and supervise part-time fundraising interns.
• Manage planning and budgets: Maintain an annual development plan and calendar, prepare revenue and expense budgets, and coordinate financial reconciliation.
• Track and report results: Monitor fundraising performance and regularly report progress toward revenue goals to organizational leadership.

Job description

NAMI Greater Houston seeks a motivated fundraising professional to advance our mission of improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions across our seven-county service area.

The Development Officer will lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts, building relationships, expanding funding opportunities, and helping achieve revenue goals under leadership, staff, and board guidance.