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OBJECTIVE: The Development Officer supports Casa Mañana’s fundraising efforts through portfolio management, annual giving campaigns, donor stewardship, sponsorship solicitation, donor events, and development operations support. This role manages a portfolio of mid-level annual giving donors, helping cultivate, solicit, and steward meaningful relationships that strengthen long-term philanthropic engagement and support Casa Mañana’s overall fundraising goals.
HOURS: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with evening and weekend hours required based on theatre performances, donor events, and fundraising activities. This position is full-time and exempt.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Portfolio Management & Donor Relations
• Manage a portfolio of up to 150 donors and prospects through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Develop and implement short- and long-term cultivation and solicitation strategies for mid-level annual giving donors
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close gifts up to $2,500 from individuals and corporations to total $645,000 to help achieve annual fundraising goals
• Conduct meaningful donor outreach through face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, and event engagement
• Prepare donor proposals, solicitation materials, and stewardship communications
• Track donor activity, moves management, and fundraising progress
• Partner with the Vice President of Development to support multi-year donor commitments and long-term relationship building
Annual Giving
• Lead annual fundraising campaigns, including North Texas Giving Day, end-of-year appeals, fiscal year-end appeals, and monthly giving initiatives
• Develop and implement annual giving and stewardship strategies for mid-level annual giving donors
• Assist with donor communications, appeal copy, and fundraising materials
• Explore creative fundraising and donor engagement opportunities
Data Management & Donor Stewardship
• Maintain accurate donor and gift records within the CRM database
• Generate timely gift acknowledgements, invoices, and pledge reminders
• Ensure donor profiles and contact information remain current and accurate
• Assist with reporting, donor tracking, and fundraising analytics
Event Fundraising & Sponsorships
• Solicit sponsorships for the annual gala and other fundraising events
• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, donor cultivation events, auctions, and raffles
• Support event website updates, including ticket sales, auction listings, sponsorship information, and payment tracking
• Membership fulfillment
Collaboration & Community Engagement
• Maintain a visible presence at performances and donor events to strengthen patron and donor relationships
• Attend networking events, community events, conferences, and professional development opportunities
• Collaborate closely with the Vice President of Development and development team to achieve fundraising goals
• Support special projects and additional development initiatives as needed
• Demonstrate a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude across departments
EDUCATION:
College degree or equivalent experience preferred
SKILLS:
Exceptional relationship-building, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong attention to detail; proactive problem-solving abilities; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems. Tessitura and OneCause experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum three years of development, fundraising, or nonprofit experience preferred. Performing arts experience is a plus.
Please email resume and cover letter to employment@casamanana.org
