Regional Development Manager

About the role

The Regional Development Manager leads fundraising and donor engagement efforts across Texas for Pratham USA. Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Fundraising, this role is responsible for growing philanthropic support through donor cultivation, volunteer engagement, chapter partnership, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors across Texas.
• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that strengthen donor engagement and increase giving.
• Conduct donor meetings and maintain ongoing communication to build long-term philanthropic relationships.
• Identify and qualify new donor prospects to support future fundraising growth.
• Support annual fundraising goals through individual giving, donor cultivation, and chapter-based fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors.
• Collaborate with leadership and volunteers to identify opportunities for increased philanthropic investment.
• Track donor activity, fundraising progress, and portfolio performance through Salesforce and other fundraising tools.
• Partner with chapter leaders, board members, and volunteers to strengthen fundraising effectiveness and community engagement.
• Serve as a trusted partner and resource to chapter stakeholders.
• Support the planning and execution of galas, salons, donor cultivation events, and community engagement activities.
• Leverage events to strengthen donor relationships and expand Pratham's network of supporters.
• Represent Pratham USA within the community and at chapter events throughout the region.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, communications, and operations to advance organizational goals.
• Utilize donor insights and fundraising data to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Contribute to fundraising planning, pipeline development, and regional growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of fundraising, development, relationship management, or nonprofit experience.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing donor or stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working with volunteers, boards, committees, or community leaders preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas for donor meetings, events, and chapter activities.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM platforms and donor management systems.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
• Passion for Pratham's mission and commitment to educational opportunity and social impact.