The Educator Collective is hiring: Development Manager in Dallas
The Educator Collective, Dallas, TX, United States
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, with some hybrid/remote work flexibility.
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Start Date: April 2026
About The Organization
The Educator Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening educator and school-leader efficacy and resilience through connection, collaboration, and continuous growth.Our organization offers high-impact professional learning, well-being-centered interactive workshops and curated peer networks designed to create a culture of connection and well-being for educators across North Texas and beyond. We believe deeply that when educators are supported, empowered, and connected, schools and communities thrive.
The Educator Collective is seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in growing and sustaining our fundraising efforts. This role will support the execution of our development strategy by managing donor relationships, advancing fundraising initiatives, and owning the systems and operations that drive philanthropic revenue.
Position Overview
The Development Manager will work closely with the CEO to build meaningful relationships with donors and partners, communicate our impact, and ensure strong execution of all development activities. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail and ownership of day-to-day execution across all development activities, combining relationship management with operational leadership.
This is an ideal role for a relationship-oriented fundraiser who is excited to grow into greater ownership of the development function over time. As the organization grows, this role offers the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for fundraising strategy and donor relationships, with the potential to evolve into a more senior leadership position and help shape the future of the organization’s development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Relationship Management
Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects
Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
Lead and support donor meetings, including preparation and follow-up
Track and manage donor engagement in CRM with clear next steps
Support the execution of the annual development plan
Partner with the CEO to advance major donor relationships
Help identify and qualify new donor prospects
Contribute to strategies that increase donor retention and giving levels
Support preparation for board fundraising committee meetings and engage the board in advancing broader fundraising strategy, including materials, updates, and follow-up actions.
Grants & Foundation Management
Serve as the internal lead for grant processes, timelines, and coordination
Manage relationships and communication with foundation partners (as appropriate)
Coordinate with and support the external grant writer to ensure alignment on timelines, priorities, and organizational messaging
Gather and provide program data, inputs, and context to inform strong proposals and reports
Review and refine grant submissions to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and consistency in messaging
Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities to support timely, high-quality submissions
Campaigns & Donor Communications
Partner with Marketing & Communications to develop donor-facing materials
Draft donor updates, impact communications, and stewardship materials
Ensure timely and personalized donor acknowledgments and follow-up
Development Operations & Pipeline Management
Own day-to-day management of the donor CRM (data integrity, updates, reporting)
Track all donor activity, proposals, and next steps across the pipeline
Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance and pipeline health
Development Administration & Execution
Prepare donor briefing materials for leadership
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for donor meetings and engagements
Support execution of fundraising events (from a donor engagement perspective)
Ensure all development activities are well-organized and executed with attention to detail
Qualifications
4–7 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising
Experience managing donor relationships and/or a donor portfolio
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience supporting or leading fundraising campaigns
Experience with grant processes (writing, coordination, or management)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the education or nonprofit sector
Experience with grant writing or foundation relationships, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Experience working in a small or growing organization
Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution
Relationship-oriented and externally facing
Strong communicator (written and verbal)
Proactive and self-directed
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Mission-driven with a commitment to educational equity
At The Educator Collective, we’re building an organization that values both impact and sustainability. We are intentional about creating an environment where leaders can do meaningful work while feeling supported, trusted, and able to grow.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off, including holidays and seasonal office closures
Flexible work environment with hybrid/remote options to support balance and autonomy
Professional development support aligned with individual growth and organizational priorities
Salary range is $65-80K, based on experience.
Please click here to apply. To ensure we receive the requested materials, applicants will only be considered if they apply through this link: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/the-educator-collective-development-manager-open-to-remote-work-in-the-dallas-ft-worth-metroplex-945dcb05-fb7e-4f59-acbf-739cb74924c9
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Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Start Date: April 2026
About The Organization
The Educator Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening educator and school-leader efficacy and resilience through connection, collaboration, and continuous growth.Our organization offers high-impact professional learning, well-being-centered interactive workshops and curated peer networks designed to create a culture of connection and well-being for educators across North Texas and beyond. We believe deeply that when educators are supported, empowered, and connected, schools and communities thrive.
The Educator Collective is seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in growing and sustaining our fundraising efforts. This role will support the execution of our development strategy by managing donor relationships, advancing fundraising initiatives, and owning the systems and operations that drive philanthropic revenue.
Position Overview
The Development Manager will work closely with the CEO to build meaningful relationships with donors and partners, communicate our impact, and ensure strong execution of all development activities. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail and ownership of day-to-day execution across all development activities, combining relationship management with operational leadership.
This is an ideal role for a relationship-oriented fundraiser who is excited to grow into greater ownership of the development function over time. As the organization grows, this role offers the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for fundraising strategy and donor relationships, with the potential to evolve into a more senior leadership position and help shape the future of the organization’s development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Relationship Management
Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects
Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
Lead and support donor meetings, including preparation and follow-up
Track and manage donor engagement in CRM with clear next steps
Support the execution of the annual development plan
Partner with the CEO to advance major donor relationships
Help identify and qualify new donor prospects
Contribute to strategies that increase donor retention and giving levels
Support preparation for board fundraising committee meetings and engage the board in advancing broader fundraising strategy, including materials, updates, and follow-up actions.
Grants & Foundation Management
Serve as the internal lead for grant processes, timelines, and coordination
Manage relationships and communication with foundation partners (as appropriate)
Coordinate with and support the external grant writer to ensure alignment on timelines, priorities, and organizational messaging
Gather and provide program data, inputs, and context to inform strong proposals and reports
Review and refine grant submissions to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and consistency in messaging
Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities to support timely, high-quality submissions
Campaigns & Donor Communications
Partner with Marketing & Communications to develop donor-facing materials
Draft donor updates, impact communications, and stewardship materials
Ensure timely and personalized donor acknowledgments and follow-up
Development Operations & Pipeline Management
Own day-to-day management of the donor CRM (data integrity, updates, reporting)
Track all donor activity, proposals, and next steps across the pipeline
Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance and pipeline health
Development Administration & Execution
Prepare donor briefing materials for leadership
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for donor meetings and engagements
Support execution of fundraising events (from a donor engagement perspective)
Ensure all development activities are well-organized and executed with attention to detail
Qualifications
4–7 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising
Experience managing donor relationships and/or a donor portfolio
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience supporting or leading fundraising campaigns
Experience with grant processes (writing, coordination, or management)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Bloomerang)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the education or nonprofit sector
Experience with grant writing or foundation relationships, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
Experience working in a small or growing organization
Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution
Relationship-oriented and externally facing
Strong communicator (written and verbal)
Proactive and self-directed
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Mission-driven with a commitment to educational equity
At The Educator Collective, we’re building an organization that values both impact and sustainability. We are intentional about creating an environment where leaders can do meaningful work while feeling supported, trusted, and able to grow.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off, including holidays and seasonal office closures
Flexible work environment with hybrid/remote options to support balance and autonomy
Professional development support aligned with individual growth and organizational priorities
Salary range is $65-80K, based on experience.
Please click here to apply. To ensure we receive the requested materials, applicants will only be considered if they apply through this link: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/the-educator-collective-development-manager-open-to-remote-work-in-the-dallas-ft-worth-metroplex-945dcb05-fb7e-4f59-acbf-739cb74924c9
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