Foundation Development & Partnerships Manager

National Athletic Trainers' Association • Carrollton, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Development & Partnerships Manager is responsible for advancing the NATA Foundation’s fundraising and engagement efforts through strategic donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and revenue-generating events. This role focuses primarily on securing unrestricted funding to support the NATA Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability. Working in close collaboration with the Executive Manager, this position plays a key role in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies, supporting board engagement in development efforts, and enhancing donor stewardship and organizational visibility. The Development & Partnerships Manager reports directly to the Executive Manager.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Willingness to work occasionally early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, customer service, volunteer relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with fundraising and marketing tools, including platforms such as GiveSmart and Nimble (or similar donation platforms), Salesforce (or other CRM/database systems), Hubspot, Monday.com, WordPress, Canva (or similar design tools), SurveyMonkey, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), and scheduling tools (e.g., Later, ClickUp).
• Experience supporting fundraising events, sponsorship development, or donor engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Development
• Marketing & Communications
• Organizational Engagement
• Additional Responsibilities

Benefits

• NATA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement and pension plan; fully remote work environment; professional development support and life and disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees