Description

We are seeking a highly proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented Development & Community Engagement Manager who thrives in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. This individual will take ownership of fundraising, events, donor relationships, community engagement, and key programs with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, natural problem solver, and action-oriented professional who anticipates needs, follows through on commitments, and consistently meets deadlines.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, creative, and proactive professional with a strong background in fundraising, nonprofit marketing and community outreach. Candidate must be comfortable working in a hands-on role in a small nonprofit. This is not a desk-only position. The successful candidate will be comfortable building relationships, making sponsorship asks, representing Leukemia Texas in the community, and taking initiative to move projects forward.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Develop, execute, and take ownership of annual fundraising strategies to meet revenue targets
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities in DFW and across Texas
• Track fundraising activity, sponsorship pipeline, and donor engagement metrics to evaluate performance and inform strategy

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead planning and production of large-scale fundraising events including galas, special events, and community activations
• Actively solicit and secure event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and vendor partnerships
• Oversee all logistics: venue coordination, budgeting, programming, vendors, CRM management and follow-up

Marketing & Communications

• Create and implement marketing plans to promote events and fundraising campaigns
• Manage social media platforms, email campaigns, and digital outreach
• Collaborate with designers and content creators to develop print and digital materials

Community & Vendor Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local vendors, venues, and service providers
• Represent Leukemia Texas at community events, donor meetings, and networking opportunities
• Work directly with volunteers to organize events and outreach efforts

Program Support: Patient Aid & Research

• Administer the Patient Aid program, including managing applications and grant disbursements
• Support the Research Grants committee in identifying and evaluating projects for potential funding
• Coordinate the distribution of Buddy Bags (comfort kits for leukemia patients)
• Expand outreach through delivery of Buddy Packs to leukemia patients

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible nonprofit experience in fundraising, donor relations, event management, and community engagement in a paid professional role
• Familiarity with the Dallas-Fort Worth donor and vendor landscape
• Proven ability to market and sell fundraising initiatives and sponsorships
• Demonstrated success securing sponsorships, cultivating donors, and managing projects independently.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines, managing multiple priorities, and producing measurable results.
• Proficiency with social media and digital marketing platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience using donor databases, fundraising platforms, and CRM systems, including maintaining accurate constituent records and producing reports as needed

Success Factors

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Exceptional initiative and ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without constant oversight
• Professional, timely, and transparent communication
• Comfort representing the organization with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders
• A sense of urgency and commitment to achieving fundraising goals
• Flexibility and willingness to take ownership of projects from concept through completion
• Consistent responsiveness and timely communication with donors, volunteers, vendors, patients, and team members
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and execute projects with limited supervision