Jobs and Internships

Development & Marketing Manager

Reports to:    Director of Development

Status:            Full-Time, Exempt

Location:        Dallas, Texas

The Opportunity

Hope Cottage is seeking a creative, mission-driven Development & Marketing Manager to build community and financial support for the daily work of our team in the field. This role plays a critical part in developing, managing, and executing the daily development and marketing tasks to support vulnerable women, children, and families in Dallas.

Reporting to the Director of Development (DOD), the Development & Marketing Manager collaborates across departments to ensure Hope Cottage's mission and values are communicated clearly and effectively to inspire and raise support through multi-channel development and marketing efforts.

About Hope Cottage

Hope Cottage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strong and healthy families through adoption, foster care, and related support services. For over 100 years, Hope Cottage has served children and families with compassion, integrity, and excellence, working closely with community partners, donors, and volunteers to expand access to loving homes. Our vision is a safe, loving family for everyone.

What You'll Do:

As a Development & Marketing Manager, you will provide direct support to the Director of Development with the main duties of managing the grant pipeline, social media strategy, and creating graphics.

Responsibilities

·        Manage the grant pipeline, including research, writing, reporting, and cultivating new and existing grantor relationships

·        Manage social media strategy

·        In collaboration with the DOD, designing graphics for donor and marketing communications

·        Manage volunteer opportunities, including logistics and communications

·        Donor database maintenance

·        Contribute creative ideas and strategic insights to improve fundraising outcomes

·        Support donor cultivation strategy

·        Research prospective corporations and foundations

·        Other duties as assigned

Team Collaboration

·        Supports other departments as needed in support of Hope Cottage’s mission.

·        Maintains confidentiality of donor and client information 100% of the time.

·        Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor; is willing to ask for help.

·        Forms strong working relationships within Hope Cottage and treats others with respect.

·        Ensures compliance with all organization policies, guidelines, and procedures.

·        Maintains a neat and clean appearance, always.

What We’re Looking For:
We're seeking a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Experience: 3-7 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, and/or design

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to prepare, produce, and deliver information via various communication channels. Creative thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Relational Skills: High degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity; enjoys researching, cultivating, and growing foundation relationships, building cross-departmental partnerships to support development tasks

Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Graphic design expertise is required. (Canva preferred). Knowledge of donor database software and grant tracking systems preferred, i.e. Virtuous and Monday.com.

Additional Qualities to excel in this position:

·        Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail.

·        Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising principles.

·        Work effectively in a fast-paced, open, and supportive team environment

·        Possesses sound judgment and maintains a calm demeanor to help troubleshoot issues when they arise.

Why Join Hope Cottage?

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role at a mission-centered organization with deep community roots and a powerful impact on women, children, and families. The Development & Marketing Manager will be a trusted member of the Development team, contributing vital support to meet and exceed the development fundraising goals. Your efforts ensure Hope Cottage can continue serving North Texas today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

*email resumes to development@hopecottage.org