Senior Regional Development Manager

Summary

Join Pratham USA as a Senior Regional Development Manager and lead fundraising efforts across the Central Region, focusing on mid-level and major gift donors. Based in Houston, you will cultivate donor relationships, manage chapter boards, and oversee fundraising events. Collaborate with national teams, implement programs locally, and represent Pratham at regional opportunities. This full-time, remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and generous PTO. You'll contribute to providing quality education to millions of children and creating transformative change in underserved communities. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of nonprofit development experience and a passion for education.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in nonprofit development or fundraising
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors ($2,500-$25,000)
• Build long-term donor relationships, upgrade donors, and meet annual fundraising targets
• Develop a diverse pipeline of new donors in collaboration with Chapter Leadership and Boards
• Organize and lead quarterly chapter board meetings
• Oversee board member onboarding, offboarding, and commitment solicitation
• Align regional activities with national initiatives through strategic collaboration
• Strategize and lead local salons, cultivation events, and annual fundraising galas
• Oversee all fundraising activities at events in partnership with national teams
• Deliver special projects and campaigns as needed
• Collaborate with Major Accounts and Communications teams on retention and recognition strategies
• Ensure consistent, donor-centric communications across all touchpoints
• Contribute to writing, editing, and CRM-integrated donor materials
• Roll out national programs locally, including corporate and youth initiatives, and fundraising campaigns
• Represent the organization for local giving opportunities, such as corporate matching
• Act as the local representative for fundraising opportunities and donor engagement
• Travel regionally and work evenings/weekends as needed to support donor cultivation and events

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Knowledge of Salesforce

Benefits

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 with comprehensive benefits and generous PTO