Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships, Dallas Metroplex TX

Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships, Dallas Metroplex TX

Business Function:
Revenue, Growth & Impact (RGI)
Department:
Philanthropy & Partnerships

Reports to:

Director, Development - DC

Location:

Greater Dallas Ft Worth/ Metroplex
Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000
Status:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Work Arrangement/Travel:
Local/Regional travel as needed

Generation Hope works to ensure that all student parents have opportunities to succeed, experience economic mobility, and build wealth. Through direct, holistic two-generation support and work with education and policy partners, the organization supports young parents in college and advances broader change. Its Scholar Program operates in the Washington, DC region, Greater New Orleans, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Generation Hope seeks a Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships to help grow and steward philanthropic support for its work in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth. This relationship-focused fundraiser will identify prospective supporters, cultivate local donors and partners, coordinate solicitations, and ensure that supporters understand the impact of their investment.

Reporting to the Director, Development, DC, the Manager will work closely with the Dallas Director of Family Programs, other local program colleagues, and RGI teammates on grants, individual giving, corporate giving, communications, and revenue operations. This is a frontline fundraising role, not a supervisory position. The Manager will be responsible for generating a minimum of $300,000-$500,00+ within the first 12 months.

The successful candidate will bring initiative, strong follow-through, and a commitment to building relationships rooted in the Dallas, Texas community.

• Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors, local foundations, businesses, and community partners in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• Research and qualify prospects; develop cultivation, solicitation, renewal, and stewardship plans with the Director, Development.
• Conduct donor and partner meetings, prepare tailored asks, and track commitments and next steps.
• Identify opportunities for local corporate support, sponsorship, and employee engagement that align with Generation Hope's mission.
• Help connect supporters with the Dallas Scholar Program, FamilyU, and other relevant organizational priorities, using accurate, approved program information.

• Maintain regular, thoughtful communication with donors and partners; support timely acknowledgments and impact updates.
• Represent Generation Hope at appropriate local meetings, cultivation activities, and community events.
• Work with Dallas program leaders to identify responsible opportunities for site visits, introductions, and mission-centered storytelling.
• Coordinate with the grants team on local foundation opportunities and reporting needs, without making program or budget commitments independently.

• Work toward an approved annual market revenue goal and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
• Record donor interactions, opportunities, and next steps in the CRM accurately and promptly.
• Provide regular updates on revenue progress, near-term opportunities, and risks.
• Partner with the individual giving, strategic communications, and organization-wide Brand & Marketing teams on locally relevant campaigns and donor materials.

• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, community engagement, or relationship-based work; comparable experience is welcome.
• Ability to build trust with donors, businesses, community leaders, and colleagues from varied backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Comfort asking for support and managing several prospect relationships at once.
• Familiarity with the Greater Dallas philanthropic or civic landscape is helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives that connect donor priorities to organizational impact.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or comparable CRM/donor management system.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Generation Hope's mission and to engaging student parents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.

• Meet or exceed annual…