Development Manager

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Development Manager REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Development & Communications STATUS: Full time, Exempt SALARY: $70,000-$80,000

The following statements outline the general nature and scope of this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Friends of the Children Austin is seeking a Development Manager (DM) to provide strategic oversight of development operations, systems and organizational processes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys creating systems, improving processes, managing donor data, and ensuring the behind-the-scenes work of fundraising runs seamlessly. If you’re highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting a mission that changes children’s lives, we’d love to meet you.

As Friends of the Children Austin approaches its ninth year of operation, and with the national network celebrating more than 30 years of impact, our organization continues to experience strong growth in both fundraising and programming. We’re looking for someone who enjoys building efficient systems, solving problems, and partnering with a collaborative team to support that continued growth.

• A culture that values diverse backgrounds, professional development, and every employee’s contributions.
• A healthy respect for work‑life balance—you’ll work hard, have fun, and be encouraged to recharge.
• A collaborative, mission‑driven team that values innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
• An engaged Board of Directors and Advisory Boards who actively champion our mission and fundraising efforts.
• Experienced, supportive leadership committed to mentoring and professional growth.

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Three weeks paid vacation.
• Two weeks paid sick leave.
• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% employer match.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers and four weeks for secondary caregivers.

The Development Manager is responsible for the systems, processes, and operations that keep our fundraising efforts running smoothly. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Development & Communications (DDDC), you’ll oversee donor gift processing, CRM administration, fundraising reporting, grant administration, donor acknowledgments, pledge management, and development operations, as well as support fundraising event operations. You’ll collaborate with Development, Finance, and organizational leadership to improve processes, ensure data integrity, maintain compliance, and provide meaningful reporting that supports fundraising success.

This role also serves as an important steward of the donor experience by ensuring every donor interaction is responsive and welcoming. Finally, this role oversees the work of the organization’s contract grant writer.

Gift Administration & Processing

• Oversee all gift processing functions to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant recording of donor contributions and the execution of related donor stewardship activities.
• Manage the donor acknowledgment process, ensuring timely, personalized, and accurate donor communications.
• Analyze gift processing workflows and implement operational improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and donor service.

Pledge & Donor Commitment Management

• Review, interpret, and administer donor pledge agreements to ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor restrictions.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking donor commitments, payment schedules, and fulfillment activities.
• Execute all donor pledge reminders, invoicing, and commitment follow‑up.
• Communicate with donors with professionalism and respond to inquiries with warmth and a service orientation.
• Analyze pledge fulfillment trends and recommend improvements to increase collection rates and donor stewardship.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare recurring fundraising and revenue reports, including the Daily Donor Report, All‑Revenue Report and other organizational reporting.
• Reconcile fundraising records with the…