Development Manager

United Way for Greater Austin

Development Manager at United Way for Greater Austin managing corporate partnerships and individual donors. Focusing on fundraising, relationship management, and community engagement initiatives.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,355 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate partners and individual donors, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned accounts and donors, ensuring a high-touch, tailored engagement strategy.
Identify philanthropic goals and align giving opportunities to maximize donor and partner investment.
Implement workplace campaign strategies and employee giving programs for corporate partners.
Develop and execute corporate engagement opportunities including sponsorships, volunteerism, and CSR activations.
Build and maintain a pipeline of corporate prospects through research, relationships, and community outreach.
Deliver a high-quality, personalized donor experience, including events, recognition, and communications.
Plan and execute engagement opportunities to strengthen long-term donor relationships and pipeline development.
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications, Events, and program teams to support integrated fundraising and engagement efforts.
Work with Grants and leadership teams to support corporate and philanthropic funding opportunities.
Engage volunteer leaders and internal stakeholders to advance fundraising strategies.
Track all outreach, relationship management, and fundraising activity in CRM (Salesforce).
Analyze data to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and adjust strategies accordingly.
Ensure strong pipeline management and accurate reporting across portfolio activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and/or a minimum of three years of relevant experience preferred
Experience in fundraising, account management, sales, or donor relations preferred
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and team building skills; ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer 403(b) Matching
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
FMLA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingaccount managementdonor relationspipeline managementdata analysiscampaign strategyemployee giving programscorporate engagementsponsorship developmentcommunity outreach

Soft Skills

problem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteam buildingcommunication skillsrelationship managementstrategic thinkingadaptabilitycollaborationevent planning

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree