Development Manager

Director of Development | Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Location: Austin, TX

Company: KMFA Classical 89.5

About KMFA:

KMFA began its life nearly 60 years ago as a vibrant classical radio station in Austin, TX. Today it’s that and much, much more. Alongside our still‑growing broadcast audience, KMFA is adding thousands of new listeners to our popular streaming service, playing a unique role as the connector and convener of Austin’s arts community, and operating one of Austin’s leading performance and event venues in a stunning new facility in the burgeoning Cesar Chavez neighborhood.

And we’re just getting started. Market research shows that there are significant opportunities for further growth. Taking full advantage of those opportunities informed KMFA’s growth‑oriented strategic plan.

KMFA is dedicated to enriching and expanding Austin’s classical community through exceptional locally‑produced music programming and engaging cultural events. We foster a passionate appreciation for the arts and engage with diverse and growing audiences throughout the region. We’re proud to be the most important threshold of entry for classical consumers in Austin, central Texas, and beyond.

The Development Manager has a key support role for the development department as project manager for all communications and campaigns, and program manager for on‑air membership drives, grants, and KMFA’s Board of Directors. This is a key support position for team members working membership, mid‑level, and major gift portfolios.

• Serves as lead project manager for any active major gifts campaign, coordinating campaign correspondence, monitoring gift and pledge records, and conducting prospect research as needed.
• Serves as primary contact for Member Services inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Monitors and provides updates for all development pages on both organization and campaign websites.
• Supports Membership Director as the planning and logistical lead for all on‑air membership drives.
• Supports all development team members as project manager for campaigns including managing the department’s communications calendar, running point on copy and creative for campaigns as needed.
• Supports a team annual fund and grants fundraising goal of $2M+.
• Supports major gifts team by running and distributing daily summary reports, verifying transactions for major donor gifts, writing, merging, and mailing acknowledgments and tax receipts for major gifts, and providing donor research support as needed.
• Serves as lead for grants management including tracking deadlines for applications and reporting, supporting Director of Development with applications and report submissions, and conducting research on grant opportunities.
• Serves as lead for board management including scheduling all board and board committee meetings; compiling and distributing agendas, minutes, and other materials to the board as needed; taking minutes during quarterly board meetings.
• Supports Underwriting team as needed for any joint departmental needs under Chief Revenue Officer.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two to three years of experience in project management full‑time.
• Two to three years of experience in a nonprofit development/advancement department or equivalent combination of experience in similar sectors.
• Strategic and creative thinker; highly organized and able to set, enforce, and meet deadlines.
• Superior verbal communication skills, including strong phone skills, and written communication skills to include copy editing, proof reading, and finalizing documents.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with CRMs and reporting. Experience with Allegiance Fundraising a plus.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a strong donor service attitude with a focus on donor‑centered fundraising.
• Exhibits a self‑starter attitude and enjoys working autonomously.
• Maintains a prominent level of integrity and adheres to KMFA’s gift acceptance policies.
• Personal connection to or love of classical music and the arts a…