Non-Profit Development Manager

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County seeks a Development Manager to guide program alignment, people, and finances with the mission, coordinating with staff, donors, volunteers, and partners to deliver sustainable impact.

The role focuses on strategy, budgeting oversight, fundraising, events, and cross-functional leadership; the incumbent will oversee a development team and engage community partners to meet annual goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 10 years of related nonprofit management experience.
• Strong leadership and fundraising knowledge.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive nonprofit strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Lead and mentor the fundraising and development team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align fundraising with goals.
• Represent the organization at external events.

Skills

Time management

Data collection

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Security operations

Office procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

The Development Manager will provide overall direction and oversight for the organization, ensuring that its programs, people, finances, and resources align with its mission. They work with staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and community partners to strengthen the organization, achieve its goals, and create meaningful and sustainable impact.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Non-Profit Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive non-profit strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities.


• Research funding opportunities; identify prospective partners.


• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish non-profit funding targets and timelines.

Budgeting and Financial Oversight

• Develop non-profit budgets and financial projections in collaboration with the Executive Director.


• Monitor non-profit expenditures, financial reporting, and budget reconciliation to ensure non-profit funds are utilized effectively.


• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on non-profit funding status and financial performance.

Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies

• Create and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals.


• Identify new funding opportunities, including grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and fundraising events.


• Collaborate with the executive team to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.

Fundraising Events and Campaigns

• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise funds.


• Evaluate the success of fundraising events and recommend improvements for future initiatives.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the fundraising and development team to foster a culture of excellence and achievement.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, and program staff, to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.


• Represent the organization at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and partnerships.

Community Engagement

• Develop, coordinate, and manage volunteer programs and opportunities.


• Develop strong relationships with donors, community members, partners, funders, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma / GED

Experience:

• 10 years of related experience in nonprofit management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet time sensitive deadlines.


• Ability to show a systematic effort to obtain needed data or feedback.


• Strong written and oral communication skills and time management skills.


• Highly attentive to detail


• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously


• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.


• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.


• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. \"See Resume\" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheets and program data collection, a plus.

General Information

Hours:

• This is a full-time position.


• Days and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m.


• Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekends, evening hours or holidays may be required during special events.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting.


• This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.


• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Physical Demands:

• Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted; carrying materials / supplies; climbing, reaching and bending.


• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance.

Reporting Relationships:

• Deputy Chief of Staff - Operations

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.