Thank you for your interest in employment and board opportunities at Fund Texas Choice. We are currently looking for a Development Manager to join the team!
Position Overview
The Development Manager will be responsible for providing fundraising and strategic direction to ensure Fund Texas Choice’s stability and continued growth. This Manager will be leading and implementing Fund Texas Choice’s individual donor, major gift fundraising and institutional giving efforts with a focus on cultivating donor relationships, executing fundraising campaigns, and ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability through creative and strategic fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Development Manager will work closely with leadership, staff, and the board to increase fundraising capacity and expand donor engagement.
Essential Duties
Fundraising & Donor Stewardship (70%)
- Develop and lead Fund Texas Choice’s individual donor development strategy.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, major donors, and institutional funders.
- Execute fundraising campaigns via multiple channels (email, direct mail, social media, events, etc.).
- Manage donor acknowledgments and ensure timely gift processing and stewardship.
- Analyze and optimize fundraising CRM systems for accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with leadership and board members to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Ability to focus on overarching goals while staying on point with detail-oriented tasks and initiatives.
- Comfort with compliance, reporting, and understanding data analytics.
- Support grant writing and foundation fundraising as needed.
Communications & Public Relations (20%)
- Develop compelling donor communication strategies and engagement materials.
- Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to enhance fundraising messaging across social media and digital platforms.
- Represent Fund Texas Choice at community and donor events.
- Oversee marketing and branding efforts related to fundraising and donor engagement.
Administration & Strategy (10%)
- Provide monthly fundraising reports to leadership and the board.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Supervise the Communications Coordinator and Development Coordinator in donor engagement-related tasks.
- Research and recommend process improvements to streamline fundraising efforts.
The Opportunity
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and expand Fund Texas Choice’s fundraising
strategy. The Development Manager will have the ability to lead innovative donor
engagement initiatives, work closely with a dedicated leadership team, and contribute to
the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
Additionally, Fund Texas Choice plays a vital role in reproductive justice by providing direct
practical support for abortion access, including travel coordination, lodging, and other
logistical assistance for Texans seeking care. This position allows the Development Manager
to directly contribute to ensuring that all people, regardless of financial or geographic
barriers, have the ability to make autonomous healthcare decisions. The organization’s rapid
response approach and commitment to justice-driven solutions provide an exciting
opportunity for a fundraising professional passionate about social impact and advocacy.