Description
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.
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
Requirements
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.
