Development Manager

Reports To: Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Job Title: Development Manager

Organization: Andy Roddick Foundation

Location: Austin, TX Hybrid

Reports To: Chief Development Officer (CDO)

The Andy Roddick Foundation's (ARF) mission is to work with our community to expand opportunities for young people to learn, thrive, and succeed. ARF focuses on the hours outside the traditional school day, providing award-winning, free‑of‑charge summer camp and grants for after school services, and partnering with after school and summer programs to build equitable access to quality education and enrichment opportunities for over 40,000 youth in the greater Austin area.

For over 25 years, ARF has delivered programs and services that make a real difference for over 200+ children and their families. Learn more about us at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Andy Roddick Foundation seeks a dynamic and detail‑oriented Development Manager. In this role, you will lead and manage our fundraising efforts, donor relations, and development activities. You will work closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and other department heads, fostering a collaborative environment to drive the Foundation's mission and achieve revenue goals through strategic planning, donor stewardship, and event management.

• Partner closely with the CDO and CEO to align fundraising messaging, campaigns, and donor‑facing materials with organizational branding and goals.
• Support the Leadership Council and Opportunity Matters Circle with meeting coordination, communications, and follow‑up on engagement priorities.

• Lead the development of donor and marketing emails, including audience segmentation strategy
• Create social media for development‑related content, ARF program spotlights, event promotion, and campaign updates, in coordination with the CDO.

• Provide high‑quality service to donors by addressing inquiries and sending tax receipts and acknowledgment letters.

• Manage live auction fulfillment, including planning experiences, reserving hotels and flights, and acting as auction winners' primary point of contact.
• Plan and host quarterly fundraising and volunteer events to amplify ARF's presence and support from highly valued supporters, corporations, and volunteers.
• Lead volunteer events and opportunities that connect community members and corporate partners directly with ARF's mission.
• Manage event management platforms.
• Represent ARF at community events

• Serve as a lead in researching, writing, and submitting grants to support the Foundation's mission and revenue goals. Grant writing is a priority function of this role; prior grant writing experience is preferred.
• Lead the management of the annual giving program, including crucial fundraising events such as Giving Tuesday, End of Year Appeals, and Amplify Austin.
• Manage the Leadership Council and Opportunity Matters Circle, focusing on membership renewals and engagement.
• Support the Major Gifts Campaign with key strategies and activities.
• Identify and cultivate partnerships with local businesses for community give-back opportunities, cause marketing, and in‑kind support.
• Assist with development and monitoring of the annual fundraising budget in partnership with the CDO.

• Lead year‑round donor stewardship efforts, ensuring timely and appropriate acknowledgment of donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with the Programs Department on volunteer initiatives and stewardship with major donors.
• Assist CDO with giving campaigns with staff, the Board of Directors, and volunteers.
• Create loyalty among volunteers by educating and updating them on the Foundation's program goals and activities.

• Manage donor database, optimizing functionality to enhance donor retention, stewardship, and cultivation.
• Ensure all event and campaign data are accurately maintained within the database.
• Collaborate with Finance and Administration for interdepartmental support and analysis of donor data.