Position Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Development

• In partnership with the Executive Manager, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and programmatic partners to increase unrestricted revenue.
• Collaborate with the Executive Manager and VP of Development to design and implement comprehensive development strategies, including 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans.
• Support and strengthen board and volunteer engagement in fundraising through training, tools and resources, and strategic opportunities.
• 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.
• Partner with district leaders to support localized fundraising initiatives, including ideation, planning, and administrative coordination.
• Coordinate all fundraising activities associated with the NATA annual symposium, including event planning, sponsorship sales, logistics, and volunteer management.
• Lead the planning and execution of the NATA Foundation’s annual online silent auction, including item procurement, sponsorships, platform management, fulfillment, and volunteer coordination.
• Support additional fundraising campaigns and initiatives (e.g., district events, holiday campaigns, and other special projects).
• Develop and distribute donor communications, including solicitations, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
• Enhance and maintain donor stewardship efforts, including recognition programs, website donor listings, tribute gifts, and annual tax acknowledgments.

2. Marketing & Communications

• Collaborate with NATA Foundation staff to support and execute integrated marketing strategies that advance fundraising and organizational awareness.
• Assist in the development and management of content across social media platforms, ensuring alignment with NATA Foundation messaging and priorities.
• In partnership with the Executive Manager:
  • Maintain and update NATA Foundation website content (WordPress).
  • Coordinate content submissions for NATA communication channels (e.g., NATA News, Range of Motion, and other outlets).
  • Provide marketing support and materials for district communications, meetings, and reports.
• Develop promotional materials for fundraising campaigns, events, and the NATA Foundation’s presence at convention using platforms such as Canva or similar tools.
• Design and distribute surveys related to fundraising, engagement, and organizational initiatives (e.g., SurveyMonkey).
• Manage the NATA Foundation’s exhibit booth at the NATA annual symposium, including setup, teardown, and volunteer coordination.

3. Organizational Engagement

• Represent the NATA Foundation in NATA staff meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to align efforts and maximize impact.
• Serve as an ambassador for the NATA Foundation, promoting its mission, programs, and funding priorities to internal and external stakeholders.

4. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Manager to support the NATA Foundation’s strategic priorities and operational needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Work Environment & Expectations

• This position may be 100% remote for candidates residing outside the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area (more than 30 miles from the office).
• 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.
• Ability to travel up to 5% for business-related purposes, including meetings and events.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing competing priorities.
• Must be a collaborative, proactive team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.

For more information on the NATA Foundation, including its leadership, programs and activities, please visit www.natafoundation.org.

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.

EOE