Foundation Development & Partnerships Manager

<p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Development & Partnerships<strong> </strong>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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director, 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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Development & Partnerships Manager reports directly to the Executive Director.</span></span></p><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>1. Fundraising & Development</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In partnership with the Executive Director, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and programmatic partners to increase unrestricted revenue.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with the Executive Director and VP of Development to design and implement comprehensive development strategies, including 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support and strengthen board and volunteer engagement in fundraising through training, tools and resources, and strategic opportunities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee and District Relations Committee; attend monthly NATA Foundation Board Meetings and support additional development-related committees and workgroups as assigned.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with district leaders to support localized fundraising initiatives, including ideation, planning, and administrative coordination.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate all fundraising activities associated with the NATA annual symposium, including event planning, sponsorship sales, logistics, and volunteer management.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead the planning and execution of the NATA Foundation’s annual online silent auction, including item procurement, sponsorships, platform management, fulfillment, and volunteer coordination.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support additional fundraising campaigns and initiatives (e.g., district events, holiday campaigns, and other special projects).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop and distribute donor communications, including solicitations, acknowledgments, and impact reports.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enhance and maintain donor stewardship efforts, including recognition programs, website donor listings, tribute gifts, and annual tax acknowledgments.</span></span></li></ul><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>2. Marketing & Communications</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with NATA Foundation staff to support and execute integrated marketing strategies that advance fundraising and organizational awareness.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist in the development and management of content across social media platforms, ensuring alignment with NATA Foundation messaging and priorities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In partnership with the Executive Manager:</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain and update NATA Foundation website content (WordPress).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate content submissions for NATA communication channels (e.g., NATA News, Range of Motion, and other outlets).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide marketing support and materials for district communications, meetings, and reports.</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop promotional materials for fundraising campaigns, events, and the NATA Foundation’s presence at convention using platforms such as Canva or similar tools.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Design and distribute surveys related to fundraising, engagement, and organizational initiatives (e.g., SurveyMonkey).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage the NATA Foundation’s exhibit booth at the NATA annual symposium, including setup, teardown, and volunteer coordination.</span></span></li></ul><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>3. Organizational Engagement</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Represent the NATA Foundation in NATA staff meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to align efforts and maximize impact.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve as an ambassador for the NATA Foundation, promoting its mission, programs, and funding priorities to internal and external stakeholders.</span></span></li></ul><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>4. Additional Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director to support the NATA Foundation’s strategic priorities and operational needs.</span></span></li></ul><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Willingness to work occasionally early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.</span></span></li></ul><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, customer service, volunteer relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience supporting fundraising events, sponsorship development, or donor engagement strategies.</span></span></li></ul><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Work Environment & Expectations</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This position may be 100% remote for candidates residing outside the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area (more than 30 miles from the office).</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For candidates residing within the DFW area (within 30 miles of the office), this position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person responsibilities as needed.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to travel up to 5% for business-related purposes, including meetings and events.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing competing priorities.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be a collaborative, proactive team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information on the NATA Foundation, including its leadership, programs and activities, please visit <a href="http://www.natafoundation.org/">www.natafoundation.org</a>.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The salary range for this position is $65-75k. 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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EOE</span></span></p><p></p>

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