Donor Growth Lead — Grants, Data & Events

The WARM Place; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The WARM Place in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced development professional to lead donor relations and fundraising programs. This role reports to the Director of Development and focuses on data management, grants, major gifts, and annual giving, with hands-on work in donor communications and events.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in nonprofit fundraising, with familiarity in LGL or similar databases, grant writing, and reporting. CFRE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in non-profit development with experience in database management, donor stewardship, event fundraisers, grant writing, and reporting.
• CFRE preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees LGL donor database, ensures data integrity, and generates reports.
• Works with Director of Development on grant research, writing and reporting.
• Oversees monthly giving program: donor solicitation, stewardship and retention to increase revenue.
• Supports donor recognition and communications, including donor thank-you calls.
• Supports annual fund with mailed appeals and content for newsletters, e-newsletters, website, blogs and social media.
• Provides support for annual agency fundraisers, including overseeing the fall gala live and silent auctions.
• Oversees strategy and execution of North Texas Giving Day.
• Supports Planned Giving: strategy, records, stewardship.
• Maintains accurate financial records: monthly reconciliations; weekly deposits.

Skills

LGL software

Donor stewardship

Grant writing

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE preferred

Tools

Little Green Light (LGL)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The WARM Place in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced development professional to lead donor relations and fundraising programs. This role reports to the Director of Development and focuses on data management, grants, major gifts, and annual giving, with hands-on work in donor communications and events.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in nonprofit fundraising, with familiarity in LGL or similar databases, grant writing, and reporting. CFRE is a plus.