Development Specialist – Fundraising & Donor Engagement

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a nationally recognized non-profit Hospice & Palliative care facility in Dallas, TX and we are seeking a skilled and dependable Development Speialist to play a vital role in advancing the organization’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts.

Reporting to the Director, Donor Relations & Grants, you will lead direct mail and digital giving initiatives, cultivate meaningful donor connections, and support strategic fundraising campaigns.

In this role, you'll combine creative storytelling with strong organizational and relationship-building skills to create impactful donor communications, maintain accurate fundraising data, and deliver exceptional stewardship that grows the organization’s philanthropic community and advances its compassionate mission.

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid | 3 days in office/week

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's Direct Response and Digital Giving campaigns
  
• Manage seasonal giving programs and lead the Young Professionals Group to expand philanthropic reach
  
• Partner with vendors to plan & execute Direct Mail and Digital Giving campaigns
  
• Contribute to vibrant story ideas, gather images, copy write and edit materials, and analyze revenue trends
  
• Cultivate donor relationships through personalized outreach, phone calls, handwritten notes, and timely acknowledgments of their generosity
  
• Maintain accurate donor records and correspondence through high-volume data entry in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
  
• Monitor donor giving trends and collaborate with the Data Management team to ensure accurate physical and digital mailings
  
• Support fundraising events, community outreach initiatives, and public speaking engagements as an active team member
  
• Respond promptly and professionally to donor inquiries, concerns, and requests while delivering exceptional customer service
  
• Uphold and promote the agency's mission, philosophy, and administrative policies
  
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
  

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; English, Journalism, or Public Relations preferred
  
• 1–2 years of professional experience required
  
• Nonprofit experience and knowledge of the Dallas philanthropic community preferred
  
• Proficient in reading & writing English and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
  
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT preferred or willingness to learn
  

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional creative writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  
• Strong interpersonal, public speaking, and presentation abilities
  
• Strategic thinker with excellent time management and organizational skills
  
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  
• Ability to pass a standard criminal background check
  
• Valid Texas driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto liability insurance
  
• Ability to meet fundraising deadlines while being professional
  
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally and travel locally as needed
  

What You Can Expect

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement
  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short term/long term insurance
  
• 403(b) retirement plan
  
• Generous paid time off, 6 paid holidays, flexible days
  
• Education Reimbursement Assistance Program
  
• Schedule Flexibility & Professional development opportunities
  
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
  
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day
  

If you're looking for a career where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work has a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team dedicated to improving lives across North Texas.