Development and Communications Manager

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of our Houston site, the Development & Communications Manager leads local fundraising, marketing, and community engagement efforts that sustain critical services for veterans and their families. You’ll work closely with national development leadership while serving as the primary driver of site-based donor relationships and community partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional who enjoys balancing strategy, storytelling, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Fundraising & Community Engagement
  • Lead site fundraising initiatives to exceed annual goals of approximately $750,000
  • Build and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations
  • Plan and execute signature fundraising events and sponsorship campaigns
  • Collaborate with national development leadership on integrated fundraising strategies
  • Represent the organization in the community through presentations, partnerships, and volunteer engagement
  • Track donor engagement and fundraising activity using various donor databases
• Communications & Marketing
  • Manage local marketing, social media, and public relations efforts
  • Share compelling client success stories and mission-focused content
  • Maintain fundraising and communications calendars and develop branded materials

The Ideal Candidate

• You are a mission-driven fundraiser who enjoys building authentic relationships and turning community engagement into meaningful impact
• You are both strategic and hands-on, comfortable managing multiple projects while meeting ambitious fundraising goals
• You have demonstrated success securing donor investments and sponsorships
• You have strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• You have the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• You have experience with donor databases (Blackbaud preferred) and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including events, corporate, and individual giving
• Demonstrated success securing donor investments and sponsorships
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with donor databases (Blackbaud preferred) and Microsoft Office

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and more
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative culture
• The chance to make a daily impact in the lives of veterans and their families