Development Ops Lead - Hybrid (Grant Writing & Systems)

Lone Star Justice Alliance; Austin, Dallas (TX, TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with no employer match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Lone Star Justice Alliance is seeking a Development Operations Manager to turn donor conversations into compelling proposals, reports, and campaign materials, while building LSJA's development systems.

Based in Austin or Dallas, this hybrid role coordinates writing, data management, and donor communications with staff and external partners to meet deadlines and support LSJA's mission of a fair, humane justice system for youth and emerging adults.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional experience with writing and project coordination in nonprofit development, journalism, law or policy, or a related field.
• A portfolio of written work demonstrating persuasive and explanatory writing (grant proposals, reports, memos, briefs, or published work).
• Experience owning a deadline calendar and a database or tracking system for an organization or team.
• Demonstrated commitment to LSJA's mission and to working respectfully with young people and families affected by the justice system.
• Bachelor's degree, or additional directly applicable experience substituted at LSJA's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Write grant proposals and funder materials from conversations with leadership and source material across the organization.
• Produce narrative grant reports on schedule, gathering outcomes and data with staff and accountants.
• Build and maintain a development library with case for support, budgets, and impact statements.
• Prepare briefing memos before donor meetings and draft follow-up correspondence.
• Own the development calendar and donor/funder pipeline, reporting revenue against targets.
• Coordinate donor events, site visits, and calendar milestones from planning through follow-up.

Skills

Persuasive writing

Project management

Operational instinct

Data and budgeting

Executive discretion

CRM and database skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

CRM software

Website platforms

Spreadsheets

Job description

Lone Star Justice Alliance is seeking a Development Operations Manager to turn donor conversations into compelling proposals, reports, and campaign materials, while building LSJA's development systems.

Based in Austin or Dallas, this hybrid role coordinates writing, data management, and donor communications with staff and external partners to meet deadlines and support LSJA's mission of a fair, humane justice system for youth and emerging adults.