Development Manager

**Overview**
Thundering Paws, a 501c3 cat rescue and sanctuary, is seeking an energetic and strategic part time Development Manager to lead our fundraising and relationship-building efforts. You will support the organization’s growth and long-term sustainability by developing innovative fundraising strategies, cultivating strong relationships with donors and partners, managing comprehensive campaigns and expanding community engagement.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

* Develop a comprehensive annual fundraising plan aimed at achieving significant revenue growth to meet strategic objectives, including periodic capital campaigns.
* Oversee all aspects of fundraising activities, including annual campaigns, event planning, grant proposals, social media, and donor relations to maximize engagement and contributions.
* Cultivate, maintain and expand relationships with existing and new donors with strategies to continually grow the donor pipeline over multiple years with a particular focus on major donors.
* Lead the planning and execution of Thundering Paws’ major fundraising initiatives, including quarterly and annual appeals, Giving Tuesday, and Amplify Austin.
* Cultivate, maintain and expand relationships with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and stakeholders through exceptional relationship management and public relations efforts that lead to sustained engagement and long-term partnership.
* Develop the social media plan and oversee content creation across multiple social media channels.
* Use donor database to track donor information, report on campaign performance, and segment data for targeted outreach.
* Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance, revenue, and expenses.

**Qualifications and Experience**

* Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nonprofit management or development with a focus on fundraising and donor relations.
* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
* Experience managing multiple social media channels.
* Ability to engage with diverse populations and build rapport with donors.
* Experience with event planning, events management, and digital marketing strategies tailored for nonprofit organizations.
* Proficiency in Google Suite and donor databases.
* Must have valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, good driving record and proof of automobile insurance.

**Additional Information**

* Part time, 24 hours per week with the potential for full time in the future. Position will include some evenings and weekends.
* Primarily work remotely with some driving within the Greater Austin Area for meetings, events and other activities.

Pay: From $25,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

* Fundraising: 2 years (Required)
* Social media management: 1 year (Preferred)
* Events management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dripping Springs, TX 78620