Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships, Dallas Metroplex TX

Generation Hope•Dallas, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Generation Hope seeks a relationship-focused fundraiser to grow and steward philanthropic support for its work in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth. The Manager will identify prospective supporters, cultivate local donors and partners, coordinate solicitations, and help supporters understand the impact of their investment. This is a frontline fundraising role, not a supervisory position, with responsibility for generating a minimum of $300,000–$500,000+ within the first 12 months. Reporting to the Director, Development, DC, the Manager will collaborate with the Dallas Director of Family Programs, local program colleagues, and Revenue, Growth & Impact teammates on grants, individual and corporate giving, communications, and revenue operations. The role is based in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth/Metroplex area and involves local and regional travel as needed. Generation Hope works to ensure student parents have opportunities to succeed, experience economic mobility, and build wealth. Through direct, holistic two-generation support and collaboration with education and policy partners, it supports young parents in college and advances broader change. Its Scholar Program operates in the Washington, DC region, Greater New Orleans, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Requirements

Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, community engagement, or relationship-based work; comparable experience is welcome.
Ability to build trust with donors, businesses, community leaders, and colleagues from varied backgrounds.
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and follow-through.
Comfort asking for support and managing several prospect relationships at once.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling narratives connecting donor priorities to organizational impact.
Proficiency in Salesforce or a comparable CRM/donor management system.
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to Generation Hope’s mission and to engaging student parents and their families with respect and dignity.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, or ability to navigate Dallas metropolitan transit.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs. for event setup as needed.
Occasional evening and weekend availability for donor events and organizational functions.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Greater Dallas philanthropic or civic landscape.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a portfolio of individual donors, local foundations, businesses, and community partners in Greater Dallas-Fort Worth.
Research and qualify prospects; develop cultivation, solicitation, renewal, and stewardship plans with the Director, Development.
Conduct donor and partner meetings, prepare tailored asks, and track commitments and next steps.
Identify local corporate support, sponsorship, and employee engagement opportunities aligned with Generation Hope’s mission.
Connect supporters with the Dallas Scholar Program, FamilyU, and other organizational priorities using accurate, approved program information.
Maintain regular, thoughtful communication with donors and partners, and support timely acknowledgments and impact updates.
Represent Generation Hope at appropriate local meetings, cultivation activities, and community events.
Work with Dallas program leaders to identify appropriate opportunities for site visits, introductions, and mission-centered storytelling.
Coordinate with the grants team on local foundation opportunities and reporting needs, without making program or budget commitments independently.
Work toward an approved annual market revenue goal and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
Record donor interactions, opportunities, and next steps accurately and promptly in the CRM.
Provide regular updates on revenue progress, near-term opportunities, and risks.
Partner with individual giving, strategic communications, and organization-wide Brand & Marketing teams on locally relevant campaigns and donor materials.
Meet or exceed annual Dallas fundraising revenue targets established by the Director.
Maintain donor retention consistent with or above organizational benchmarks.
Maintain accurate and timely donor records and gift acknowledgments, within 48 hours of receipt.
Submit timely monthly development reports and pipeline updates to leadership.
Build a qualified Dallas prospect portfolio, establish consistent donor and partner outreach, contribute to the approved local revenue goal, and develop strong working relationships with site staff and the broader fundraising team.