Development and Strategic Partnership Manager

Position Summary: Leads Houston Recovery Center (HRC) fundraising, donor stewardship, grant development, strategic partnerships, and external communications to strengthen financial sustainability and advance the agency mission. Partners with the CEO and program and finance leaders to diversify revenue, increase community visibility, and implement strategic priorities. Accountable for a minimum annual philanthropic fundraising goal of $500,000, as defined in the approved development plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following Comply with HRC Work Culture Building Blocks and follow HRC Code of Conduct. Keep client care a top priority during client stay in the facility to include providing compassion, empathy and respect, if applicable to position. Must be in self-directed recovery and willing to share experience as appropriate, if applicable to position. Effectively support client engagement and progress in recovery, if applicable to position. Stay in compliance with documentation standards and ethical guidelines. Participate in ongoing training and supervision. Fundraising and Donor Relations Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan, budget, calendar, and donor cultivation strategy; pursue individual, corporate, foundation, campaign, and recurring gifts. Identify, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors; coordinate acknowledgments, updates, donor meetings, receptions, sponsorships, and fundraising events. Partner with the CEO on major gifts and donor presentations; increase unrestricted support, donor retention, and fundraising efficiency. Grants and Institutional Funding Research local, state, federal, corporate, and foundation opportunities aligned with HRC programs and strategic goals. Write and coordinate proposals, renewals, budgets, and funder reports with program and finance staff; maintain a grant calendar and submission records. Build funder relationships, organize site visits, and monitor deadlines, award conditions, and reporting commitments. Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement Cultivate partnerships with corporations, healthcare systems, universities, foundations, and community organizations to expand philanthropic and program support. Develop sponsorship proposals and collaborative funding opportunities; represent HRC at approved community and networking events. Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Oversee consistent donor-facing messages, fundraising materials, social media direction, newsletters, and the annual Impact Report. Review website giving visibility and brand consistency; coordinate brochures, presentations, media opportunities, and outside communications vendors. Gather approved program stories and outcomes for donor communications while protecting client privacy. Development Operations and Reporting Maintain the donor CRM, accurate gift and pledge records, and timely acknowledgments; reconcile donations regularly with accounting. Track donor activity, grants, campaign results, partnership pipeline, and communications performance; prepare monthly dashboards and quarterly progress reports for the CEO. Coordinate across departments, participate in strategic planning, and follow HRC financial, confidentiality, and ethical fundraising policies. Performance Expectations Raise at least $500,000 annually in eligible philanthropic contributions, with revenue categories and attribution agreed upon with the CEO. Submit assigned grants and funder reports by deadline; maintain an active, qualified donor and grant pipeline. Show measurable donor retention and partnership development; provide monthly dashboards and quarterly fundraising updates. Maintain accurate donor records and documented reconciliations with finance; support implementation of HRC strategic priorities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, public administration, or a related field. 3-5 years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience, including demonstrated donor cultivation, grant writing, and a relationship building results. Experience with CRM systems, donor records, fundraising campaigns, communications platforms, and managing multiple deadlines. Excellent writing, presentation, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and across teams. Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, recovery services, or community-based nonprofits preferred.

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