Development Manager

RECRUITMENT PROFILE

Now celebrating its 40th year serving Houston, Covenant House Texas is a faith-based

organization committed to giving homeless youth a safe haven, absolute respect, unconditional

love, and a path to lasting independence. In partnership with the community, we are the voice

for homeless youth. Located on 2.7 acres in the Montrose area, Covenant House Texas (CHT)

was founded as an affiliate site to Covenant House International in 1983. Originally established

as an overnight shelter, it has grown to include comprehensive housing programs and support

services that foster responsibility and independence in young people. Covenant House Texas

remains the only organization in Houston that comprehensively and exclusively offers homeless

services and a complete continuum of care to youth ages 18 – 24. In 2019, CHT embarked on a

“Building for Life” Campaign to address its need for new facilities. Over $55 million has been

raised towards four phases, and a new campus is under construction with expected completion

in March of 2025.

During construction, Covenant House Texas moved its housing facilities and direct services for

youth to Beulah Street in the Third Ward to meet their needs without disruption.

Administrative offices remain at 1110 Lovett adjacent to the new campus.

POSITION: Development Manager (FT)

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for special events, donor stewardship, database management,
  
  
  

grant support and reporting, and volunteer staffing.

• Responsible for creating correspondence to donors, including “thank-you” notes, stories, and
  
  
  

newsletters.

• Establish a realistic budget for events and account for anticipated fundraising outcomes.
• Work with marketing and public relations to promote fundraising events using flyers,
  
  
  

advertisements, and digital marketing outreach.

• Assume full responsibility for in-kind donations and donor cultivation.
• Assist in writing grant proposals and developing event opportunities.
• Research and identify prospective new donors and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding.
• Support the team to develop fundraising goals and works to achieve and surpass these goals.
• Visit local businesses to inquire, ask, or to pick-up in-kind donations, auction items, or gather
  
  
  

supplies.

• Collaborate with the development team to create and implement donor stewardship plans.
• Provide support for all fundraising events and activities.
• Manage donor database and ensure accurate and timely record keeping.
• Work directly with management and development team to manage project workflow and
  
  
  

oversee day to day milestones for projects.

• Provide data to Covenant House International regarding donors, fundraising goals, and
  
  
  

volunteer management as needed.

• Other duties or projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of nonprofit experience in fundraising department, with experience in
  
  
  

donor data base management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.