Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Foundation for the Young Women's Leadership Academy of Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and provides strategic support for YWLA students. The Development and Programs Manager will lead fundraising initiatives, manage donor and partner relationships, oversee educational and enrichment programs, monitor project budgets and outcomes, and create communications materials to engage supporters.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage fundraising initiatives, including donor campaigns, grant proposals, and sponsorships, while maintaining accurate development records and reports
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders through regular communication, meetings, and events
• Overseeing educational and enrichment programs that support YWLA students, coordinating with school staff and partners to design, schedule, and evaluate program activities
• Monitor budgets, timelines, and outcomes for development and program projects, ensuring goals are met and resources are used effectively
• Prepare communications materials, such as impact reports, newsletters, and social media content, to share program successes and engage supporters

Skills

• Candidates should possess skills in fundraising and development, such as donor cultivation, grant writing, campaign management, and sponsorship coordination
• Candidates should possess skills in program design and management, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and partnership coordination
• Candidates should possess skills in communication and storytelling, including clear writing, public speaking, presentation development, and stakeholder engagement
• Candidates should possess skills in project and data management, such as organizing timelines, tracking metrics, maintaining CRM or donor databases, and producing reports
• Candidates should possess skills in collaboration and relationship-building, including teamwork, cross-functional coordination, and community outreach
• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, education, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in nonprofit development, education-focused organizations, or youth-serving programs is highly beneficial
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Experience in nonprofit development, education-focused organizations, or youth-serving programs is highly beneficial

Benefits

• Full-time remote role

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