Development Manager (DFW)

The Bronx; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth and leadership dev

Community engagement

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Manager for a rapidly growing nonprofit focused on expanding educational opportunities and community impact in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This hybrid role involves cultivating relationships with individual donors and partners while driving strategic fundraising efforts in the DFW market.

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, you will cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, corporate partners,

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, or relationship-focused roles.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build long-term relationships.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the Greater DFW area.
• Passion for nonprofit education and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporations, foundations, churches, and community partners to increase philanthropic support.
• Manage a portfolio of donors while identifying, soliciting, and securing new funding opportunities.
• Represent the organization at networking events, fundraising activities, community meetings, and school visits throughout the Greater DFW area.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Development to execute fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship strategies, and special events.
• Maintain accurate donor records, fundraising activity, and pipeline management through CRM systems and reporting tools.
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization's mission while helping strengthen community partnerships and expand organizational impact.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Business development

Sales

Account management

Relationship building

Tools

CRM systems

Donor management software

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Development Manager for a rapidly growing, mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and community impact. This is a hybrid opportunity based in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, with regular travel throughout the region for donor meetings, fundraising events, networking, and school visits.

Position Overview

This newly created role is an exciting opportunity to help fuel the continued growth of an innovative nonprofit as it expands its reach across Texas. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Development Manager will cultivate meaningful relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, churches, and community leaders while driving strategic fundraising efforts throughout the DFW market. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused fundraiser or business development professional who is energized by connecting people to a mission and creating lasting community partnerships.

Perks

• Competitive base salary of $72,000-$85,000 , depending on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Hybrid work environment that offers flexibility while encouraging meaningful engagement throughout the DFW community.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing nonprofit during an exciting period of expansion across Texas.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporations, foundations, churches, and community partners to increase philanthropic support.
• Manage a portfolio of donors while identifying, soliciting, and securing new funding opportunities.
• Represent the organization at networking events, fundraising activities, community meetings, and school visits throughout the Greater DFW area.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Development to execute fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship strategies, and special events.
• Maintain accurate donor records, fundraising activity, and pipeline management through CRM systems and reporting tools.
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the organization's mission while helping strengthen community partnerships and expand organizational impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, donor relations, business development, sales, account management, or another relationship-focused role.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build authentic, long-term relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout the Greater DFW area for meetings, events, and community engagement.
• Passion for supporting nonprofit organizations, education, youth development, and community impact.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $72,000-$85,000 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility and regular community engagement.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing nonprofit organization.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.