Regional Development Manager, Dallas​/Austin, Pratham

Regional Development Manager, Dallas/Austin

Reports to:

Head of Marketing and Fundraising

Position:
Full-Time, Exempt

Location:

Dallas or Austin, Texas (remote); candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship requirements

Travel:
Regular travel throughout Texas, including evenings and weekends as needed for donor meetings, events, and chapter activities

Salary: $70,000 - 80,000 with comprehensive benefits and generous PTO

About Pratham

Founded in 1995 to provide education to children living in Mumbai's slums, Pratham (meaning "first" in Sanskrit) has grown into one of India's largest and most respected nonprofit organizations focused on education and youth development. Through partnerships with governments, communities, parents, teachers, and volunteers, Pratham develops and scales innovative solutions that help children and young people gain the skills they need to learn, thrive, and succeed.

Guided by its mission of "every child in school and learning well," Pratham operates across 21 states and union territories in India, reaching millions of children and youth each year through programs focused on foundational learning, vocational skills, digital literacy, and educational access.

Pratham's influence extends well beyond India through the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), the country's largest citizen-led assessment of learning outcomes, which has inspired similar initiatives in numerous countries around the world.

Pratham USA supports this work by mobilizing philanthropic investment, volunteer leadership, and community engagement across the United States. Through a network of 13 chapters and more than 300 dedicated volunteers, Pratham USA raises awareness and funding to advance educational opportunity and social impact globally. Consistently recognized for its strong financial stewardship, accountability, and transparency, Pratham USA holds a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, placing it among the highest-rated nonprofit organizations in the nation.

Pratham USA is seeking a relationship-driven Regional Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts across Texas. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Fundraising, this role will be responsible for growing philanthropic support through donor cultivation, volunteer engagement, chapter partnership, and community outreach.

The Regional Development Manager will manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, develop personalized engagement strategies, and work closely with chapter leaders, board members, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising efforts throughout the region. This individual will play a key role in donor stewardship, chapter fundraising, event execution, and pipeline development while serving as an ambassador for Pratham's mission and impact.

The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial and collaborative fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, engaging volunteers, and connecting donors to meaningful opportunities that advance educational outcomes for children and youth.

Donor Relationship Management

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors across Texas.
• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen donor engagement and increase giving.
• Conduct donor meetings and maintain ongoing communication to build long-term philanthropic relationships.
• Identify and qualify new donor prospects to support future fundraising growth.

Fundraising and Revenue Growth

• Support annual fundraising goals through individual giving, donor cultivation, and chapter-based fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors.
• Collaborate with leadership and volunteers to identify opportunities for increased philanthropic investment.
• Track donor activity, fundraising progress, and portfolio performance through Salesforce and other fundraising tools.

Chapter, Volunteer, and Board Engagement

• Partner with chapter leaders, board members, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising effectiveness and community engagement.
• Support chapter planning, volunteer recruitment, and board engagement activities.
• Help…