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City Year

Senior Development Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$100K/yr

The Senior Development Manager will focus on supporting multi-year relationships with donors, identifying new funding sources, and managing existing donor relationships. The Senior Development ...

Cityyear

Senior Development Manager

San Antonio, TX · Hybrid

$100K/yr

The Senior Development Manager will focus on supporting multi-year relationships with donors, identifying new funding sources, and managing existing donor relationships. The Senior Development ...

MHW Search

Senior Development Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

We are seeking a Senior Development Manager to join the team. Position Overview: The Development Manager will play an integral role in ground-up industrial development and existing industrial ...

UATX

Senior Development Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$70 - $120/hr

Job Summary The Senior Development Manager advances one of the most ambitious fundraising efforts in higher education to support a new university in Austin, Texas. You will cultivate and manage a ...

UATX

Senior Development Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$50K/yr

Job Summary The Senior Development Manager advances one of the most ambitious fundraising efforts in higher education to support a new university in Austin, Texas. You will cultivate and manage a ...

UATX

Senior Development Manager

Austin, TX

$50K/yr

Job Summary The Senior Development Manager advances one of the most ambitious fundraising efforts in higher education to support a new university in Austin, Texas. You will cultivate and manage a ...

UATX

Senior Development Manager

Austin, TX

$50K/yr

Job Summary The Senior Development Manager advances one of the most ambitious fundraising efforts in higher education to support a new university in Austin, Texas. You will cultivate and manage a ...

LV Collective

Development Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

The Senior Development Manager carries the same deal-ownership scope with broader complexity, multi-deal capacity, and coaching responsibility for developing Dev Managers. As career progresses, multi ...

LV Collective

Development Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

The Senior Development Manager carries the same deal-ownership scope with broader complexity, multi-deal capacity, and coaching responsibility for developing Dev Managers. As career progresses, multi ...

LV Collective

Development Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

The Senior Development Manager carries the same deal-ownership scope with broader complexity, multi-deal capacity, and coaching responsibility for developing Dev Managers. As career progresses, multi ...

Hillwood

Senior Development Analyst

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Hillwood Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Development Analyst to join our growing team ... Support Legal and Risk Management teams to help ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Robert Half

Sr. Development Accountant

Richardson, TX · On-site

$95K - $100K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Development Accountant to support real estate development ... This position plays a key role in managing project-level financial records, delivering accurate ...

AllianceTexas

Senior Development Analyst

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$95 - $135/hr

Hillwood Properties is seeking an experienced Senior Development Analyst to join our growing team ... Support Legal and Risk Management teams to help ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr development manager in Texas is $135,038.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,800.00 and $160,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sr Development Manager?

Sr Development Managers are senior-level professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of software or product development projects. They lead teams of developers and collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure projects meet organizational goals, timelines, and quality standards. Their duties often include resource allocation, performance management, strategic planning, and the implementation of best practices to drive innovation and efficiency. Additionally, Sr Development Managers play a key role in mentoring team members and acting as a bridge between technical teams and upper management.

How does a Sr Development Manager balance strategic planning with day-to-day team management?

A Sr Development Manager typically allocates time between long-term strategic initiatives—such as roadmap planning, stakeholder alignment, and resource allocation—and daily operational responsibilities, including mentoring team members, overseeing project delivery, and resolving technical or interpersonal challenges. Effective Sr Development Managers use regular check-ins, agile methodologies, and collaborative tools to ensure projects stay on track while also fostering a positive team culture. This dual focus enables them to support both the immediate needs of their teams and the broader goals of the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sr Development Manager, you need extensive experience in software development, project management, and team leadership, usually supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with agile methodologies, version control systems like Git, and project management tools such as JIRA or Trello is typically required. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution skills help foster collaboration and motivate teams. These abilities are essential for successfully delivering complex projects, driving innovation, and ensuring team productivity and satisfaction.

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A senior development manager role can be stressful due to responsibilities such as overseeing project delivery, managing teams, and meeting deadlines. The job often requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations, especially in fast-paced or complex environments.

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Senior Development Manager

City Year

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

City Year rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 78 rated education support services

Job description

Application Instructions
Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field.
Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally.
Number of Positions: 1
Position Overview
Since its founding, City Year has relied on corporate, foundation, and individual partners to create meaningful social change. In conjunction with the Executive Director, this position is responsible for executing the Development strategy that will allow City Year San Antonio to leverage the resources, talents, and skills of the philanthropic sector to build City Year San Antonio and create change in communities across the city. The Senior Development Manager will focus on supporting multi-year relationships with donors, identifying new funding sources, and managing existing donor relationships. The Senior Development Manager will be responsible for helping to achieve the site's fundraising goals, including supporting the Executive Director with major gift solicitation, grant writing, event planning, as well as the site's external communications and marketing efforts.
This Senior Development Manager reports to the Executive Director and is a hybrid role based out of the City Year San Antonio office.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
  • 2+ years of progressive fundraising or sales experience or comparable relationship management experience, demonstrating readiness to independently own portfolios and processes
  • Bachelor's Degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, business administration, marketing, fundraising, or a related field; or comparable professional experience
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
  • Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position

Responsibilities
The Senior Development Manager will perform the following roles and responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
  • Under direction from the Executive Director, support the execution of a comprehensive, site-specific fundraising strategy, aligned with City Year's enterprise direction, to meet or exceed annual revenue goals of approximately $1 million, and position the organization for long-term growth
  • Inspire, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personalized engagement with an emphasis on major gifts and multi-year commitments
  • Support the refinement of City Year Giving Circles initiatives and increase participation with individual donor gifts of $10,000+
  • With the Executive Director, develop and deepen institutional partnerships with corporations and foundations to secure and sustain significant support, including stewardship and growth of Team Sponsors at the $100,000+ level
  • Collaborate with the national Development team to steward and deliver on multi-site and national partnerships
  • Oversee the development of compelling grant proposals and ensure timely, accurate funder reporting
  • Monitor and report on revenue performance and pipeline health; use data insights to identify process improvements and optimize fundraising strategies

Portfolio Management
  • Manage a portfolio that contributes to the site's private revenue target of $810,000 consisting of donors and prospects with $25,000+ giving capacity, including prospects with $100,000+ potential
  • Conduct 50+ meaningful donor engagements annually, including meetings, calls, and stewardship touchpoints
  • Maintain accurate, timely donor records, call reports, and moves-management updates in Salesforce, using CRM data to prioritize work, identify barriers, and inform next steps

Team Collaboration
  • Coordinate and equip site staff with tools and strategies to support fundraising efforts
  • Partner closely with Impact staff and AmeriCorps members to connect fundraising efforts with program priorities and elevate the authentic impact of City Year's work
  • Help foster team collaboration and belonging, contribute to site-wide goals, and role model a growth mindset and commitment to City Year's culture and values
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to advance City Year's mission

Board Engagement
  • Partner with the Executive Director to engage the Board in fundraising and advocacy efforts
  • Serve as primary staff liaison to the Board Development Committee
  • Support strategies to achieve 100% board giving and increase board-led prospecting and stewardship

Events Leadership
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to manage special events that raise awareness of City Year, and to fundraise and engage individuals, foundations, and corporations as champions and donors; Events include but are not limited to: City Year San Antonio Gala, Specialty Market Events, and Private Receptions
  • Ensure events are mission-centered, well-produced, and effective in advancing donor cultivation goals

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement
  • Working closely with site and national leadership, plan the strategy of donor engagement across sectors: private, government, and education (state policy, district funding)
  • Build meaningful relationships that result in securing both monetary and in-kind multi-year support
  • Oversee marketing and branding strategy, including promotional materials, web content, and donor communications
  • Represent City Year at external events and community engagements to elevate visibility and build new relationships

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building or leading a diversified fundraising program or comparable relationship-management strategies (e.g., individual giving, major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, or similarly complex stakeholder portfolios)
  • Experience leading cross functional initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing and presentations tailored to external partners (e.g., donors, funders, or senior stakeholders)
  • Comfort representing the organization publicly with donors, civic leaders, and corporate partners
  • Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
  • City Year/AmeriCorps experience a plus
  • Strong fundraisers come from many paths; we value transferable relationship building experience and encourage candidates with varied backgrounds to apply

Competencies
In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:
  • Project Management: Plans, organizes, and manages complex fundraising initiatives and events to ensure timely, high-quality execution
  • Decision-Making: Uses data and qualitative insights to make informed decisions, anticipate challenges, remove barriers to progress, and escalate issues when appropriate to keep work moving forward
  • Understanding & Building Connection: Cultivates trust-based, meaningful relationships with donors, board members, partners, and staff to strengthen organizational support
  • Strategic Thinking: Develops and implements multi-year strategies to drive revenue, translating them into clear priorities, systems, and sustained execution
  • Collaboration: Works effectively across teams; builds shared purpose and alignment; models inclusive, mission-centered leadership

Physical requirements
  • Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stand or walk
  • Manual dexterity for typing, writing, and handling office equipment
  • Visual acuity to read screens and printed materials
  • Hearing ability to participate in conversations and respond to phone calls
  • Occasional lifting of items up to 10-20 lbs (e.g., event materials)

Working Conditions
  • Most work will be on-site either at the City Year San Antonio office, or at meetings with external partners and stakeholders, with some travel to partner schools
  • Potential for remote work opportunities may be available as the work gets underway
  • Generally operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment
  • Requires regular local travel to donor meetings, events, and community engagements
  • Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM, with occasional evening or weekend commitments
  • Requires a valid driver's license for travel as part of job duties
  • Must have reliable internet access for any potential hybrid work opportunities
  • Noise level generally moderate

Compensation
Starting salary range is $65,000 - $70,000 annually commensurate with experience
Benefits
Full-time employees will be eligible for all benefits including vacation, sick days and organization holidays. You may participate in all benefit programs that City Year establishes and makes available to eligible employees, under (and subject to all provisions of) the plan documents that govern those programs. Currently, City Year offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefits including 401(k) plan(s) pursuant to the terms and conditions of company policy and the 401(k) plan document. For more information, click here.
Employment at City Year is at-will.
City Year does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed. Diverse teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school, helping to ensure that students in systematically under-resourced schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their community.

Industry

Non-profits

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

1988

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