Development Director
Dallas Tennis Association, Dallas, TX, United States
Organization:
Dallas Tennis Association (DTA)
Reports To: Executive Director
About the Dallas Tennis Association The Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the game of tennis and using it as a vehicle to promote health, education, and opportunity throughout the Dallas community. Through youth programming, community partnerships, and player development initiatives, DTA works to make tennis accessible and impactful for players of all backgrounds.
Position Summary The Development Manager / Fundraiser is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing fundraising and donor engagement efforts that support the Dallas Tennis Association’s mission and programs. This role focuses on building strong relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders while executing fundraising campaigns, events, and grant activities.
The ideal candidate is a relationship‑driven, organized, and results‑oriented fundraiser who is passionate about community impact, youth development, and sports‑based nonprofits. This position blends strategic planning with hands‑on execution and works closely with staff, board members, and volunteers to build a sustainable culture of philanthropy for DTA.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan aligned with organizational goals, including individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all giving levels, with an emphasis on growing recurring and major gifts
Track fundraising progress and performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to leadership and the board
Donor Relations & Stewardship
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
Manage donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgements, impact updates, and recognition efforts
Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the organization’s CRM or donor database
Events & Sponsorships
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and donor engagement events, such as tournaments, receptions, and community gatherings
Secure event sponsorships, in‑kind donations, and partnerships to maximize revenue and visibility
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and committees to ensure successful event execution and follow‑up
Grants & Institutional Giving
Research prospective foundation and corporate funding opportunities
Assist with or lead grant proposal writing, reporting, and compliance tracking
Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and documentation
Support board members in their fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including preparation for donor meetings and cultivation activities
Engage volunteers and ambassadors in fundraising initiatives and community outreach
Collaboration & Communications
Work closely with program and communications staff to align fundraising messaging with organizational impact
Represent DTA at community events, meetings, and partner activities to increase awareness and support
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
Proven success in donor cultivation, event fundraising, and relationship management
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred
Experience with sports‑based, youth development, or community nonprofits
Grant writing experience
Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
Knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth philanthropic or corporate community
Passion for tennis, youth programs, and community engagement
Relationship‑building and donor stewardship
Strategic thinking and goal setting
Event planning and execution
Data tracking and reporting
Collaboration and teamwork
Self‑motivation and adaptability
Final Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience.
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Reports To: Executive Director
About the Dallas Tennis Association The Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the game of tennis and using it as a vehicle to promote health, education, and opportunity throughout the Dallas community. Through youth programming, community partnerships, and player development initiatives, DTA works to make tennis accessible and impactful for players of all backgrounds.
Position Summary The Development Manager / Fundraiser is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing fundraising and donor engagement efforts that support the Dallas Tennis Association’s mission and programs. This role focuses on building strong relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders while executing fundraising campaigns, events, and grant activities.
The ideal candidate is a relationship‑driven, organized, and results‑oriented fundraiser who is passionate about community impact, youth development, and sports‑based nonprofits. This position blends strategic planning with hands‑on execution and works closely with staff, board members, and volunteers to build a sustainable culture of philanthropy for DTA.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan aligned with organizational goals, including individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and special events
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all giving levels, with an emphasis on growing recurring and major gifts
Track fundraising progress and performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to leadership and the board
Donor Relations & Stewardship
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
Manage donor communications, including appeals, acknowledgements, impact updates, and recognition efforts
Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the organization’s CRM or donor database
Events & Sponsorships
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising and donor engagement events, such as tournaments, receptions, and community gatherings
Secure event sponsorships, in‑kind donations, and partnerships to maximize revenue and visibility
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and committees to ensure successful event execution and follow‑up
Grants & Institutional Giving
Research prospective foundation and corporate funding opportunities
Assist with or lead grant proposal writing, reporting, and compliance tracking
Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and documentation
Support board members in their fundraising and donor engagement efforts, including preparation for donor meetings and cultivation activities
Engage volunteers and ambassadors in fundraising initiatives and community outreach
Collaboration & Communications
Work closely with program and communications staff to align fundraising messaging with organizational impact
Represent DTA at community events, meetings, and partner activities to increase awareness and support
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
Proven success in donor cultivation, event fundraising, and relationship management
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preferred
Experience with sports‑based, youth development, or community nonprofits
Grant writing experience
Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
Knowledge of the Dallas–Fort Worth philanthropic or corporate community
Passion for tennis, youth programs, and community engagement
Relationship‑building and donor stewardship
Strategic thinking and goal setting
Event planning and execution
Data tracking and reporting
Collaboration and teamwork
Self‑motivation and adaptability
Final Compensation will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience.
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