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Position Summary
The Development & Partnerships Manager is responsible for advancing the NATA Foundation’s fundraising and engagement efforts through strategic donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and revenue-generating events. This role focuses primarily on securing unrestricted funding to support the NATA Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Working in close collaboration with the Executive Manager, this position plays a key role in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, supporting board engagement in development efforts, and enhancing donor stewardship and organizational visibility.
The Development & Partnerships Manager reports directly to the Executive Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
NATA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement and pension plan; fully remote work environment; professional development support and life and disability coverage.
EOE
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The Development & Partnerships Manager is responsible for advancing the NATA Foundation’s fundraising and engagement efforts through strategic donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and revenue-generating events. This role focuses primarily on securing unrestricted funding to support the NATA Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Working in close collaboration with the Executive Manager, this position plays a key role in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, supporting board engagement in development efforts, and enhancing donor stewardship and organizational visibility.
The Development & Partnerships Manager reports directly to the Executive Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Fundraising & Development
- In partnership with the Executive Manager, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and programmatic partners to increase unrestricted revenue.
- Collaborate with the Executive Manager and VP of Development to design and implement comprehensive development strategies, including 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans.
- Support and strengthen board and volunteer engagement in fundraising through training, tools and resources, and strategic opportunities.
- Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee and District Relations Committee; attend monthly NATA Foundation Board Meetings and support additional development-related committees and workgroups as assigned.
- Partner with district leaders to support localized fundraising initiatives, including ideation, planning, and administrative coordination.
- Coordinate all fundraising activities associated with the NATA annual symposium, including event planning, sponsorship sales, logistics, and volunteer management.
- Lead the planning and execution of the NATA Foundation’s annual online silent auction, including item procurement, sponsorships, platform management, fulfillment, and volunteer coordination.
- Support additional fundraising campaigns and initiatives (e.g., district events, holiday campaigns, and other special projects).
- Develop and distribute donor communications, including solicitations, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
- Enhance and maintain donor stewardship efforts, including recognition programs, website donor listings, tribute gifts, and annual tax acknowledgments.
- Marketing & Communications
- Collaborate with NATA Foundation staff to support and execute integrated marketing strategies that advance fundraising and organizational awareness.
- Assist in the development and management of content across social media platforms, ensuring alignment with NATA Foundation messaging and priorities.
- In partnership with the Executive Manager:
- Maintain and update NATA Foundation website content (WordPress).
- Coordinate content submissions for NATA communication channels (e.g., NATA News, Range of Motion, and other outlets).
- Provide marketing support and materials for district communications, meetings, and reports.
- Develop promotional materials for fundraising campaigns, events, and the NATA Foundation’s presence at convention using platforms such as Canva or similar tools.
- Design and distribute surveys related to fundraising, engagement, and organizational initiatives (e.g., SurveyMonkey).
- Manage the NATA Foundation’s exhibit booth at the NATA annual symposium, including setup, teardown, and volunteer coordination.
- Organizational Engagement
- Represent the NATA Foundation in NATA staff meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to align efforts and maximize impact.
- Serve as an ambassador for the NATA Foundation, promoting its mission, programs, and funding priorities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Manager to support the NATA Foundation’s strategic priorities and operational needs.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
- Willingness to work occasionally early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, customer service, volunteer relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with fundraising and marketing tools, including platforms such as GiveSmart and Nimble (or similar donation platforms), Salesforce (or other CRM/database systems), Hubspot, Monday.com, WordPress, Canva (or similar design tools), SurveyMonkey, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), and scheduling tools (e.g., Later, ClickUp).
- Experience supporting fundraising events, sponsorship development, or donor engagement strategies.
- This position may be 100% remote for candidates residing outside the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area (more than 30 miles from the office).
- For candidates residing within the DFW area (within 30 miles of the office), this position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person responsibilities as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 5% for business-related purposes, including meetings and events.
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing competing priorities.
- Must be a collaborative, proactive team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.
NATA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement and pension plan; fully remote work environment; professional development support and life and disability coverage.
EOE
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