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Fundraising Manager

Bonton Farms
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025
FUNDRAISING MANAGER

The Bonton Farms Team
is seeking a Fundraising Manager to support fundraising efforts for mission based programming.

Who Are We:

Bonton Farms is on a mission is to transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where health, wholeness, and opportunity are the norm for all people. While many nonprofits work to solve one issue, Bonton Farms focuses on place-based interventions to build community capacity for long-term change. As the ecosystem of community resources improves, the neighbors in Bonton use these resources to build successful, self-sufficient lives, ultimately interrupting the impact of decades of disenfranchisement. Bonton Farms’ programs focus on all the seven human essentials that the community has been denied for so long. We invite you to come and join us in the transformation! 

Overview of Role:

At Bonton Farms, we believe that zip code should not determine destiny. As a Fundraising Manager, you will play a critical role in advancing our mission by developing and executing fundraising strategies that generate essential support for our community-driven programs. You will manage donor relationships, secure funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and lead events and campaigns that connect supporters to our work. This role is ideal for a strategic, relationship-centered professional who is passionate about equity, community transformation, and sustainable change.

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

  • Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission and impact goals

  • Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects across giving levels, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

  • Lead annual giving campaigns, major gift efforts, and targeted fundraising initiatives

  • Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and donor segments to diversify revenue streams

Donor Relations & Stewardship

  • Build authentic relationships with donors, ensuring meaningful engagement and consistent communication

  • Collaborate with leadership to develop personalized stewardship plans for key supporters

  • Oversee donor acknowledgment processes and ensure donors feel valued and connected to Bonton Farms’ impact

Grants & Foundation Relations

  • Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals in collaboration with program staff

  • Track grant deadlines, manage reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with funder expectations

  • Maintain relationships with foundation partners and proactively seek renewal and expansion opportunities

Events & Community Engagement

  • Plan and execute fundraising events, tours, and donor experiences that reflect the spirit of Bonton Farms

  • Secure sponsorships and in-kind support for events

  • Represent Bonton Farms at community events, donor meetings, and partner gatherings

Data, Reporting & Systems

  • Maintain accurate and timely records in Bonton Farms’ donor database (e.g., Salesforce, Network for Good, or similar)

  • Monitor fundraising metrics and prepare regular reports for the Chief Advancement Officer and Board

  • Analyze giving trends to inform strategies and improve fundraising outcomes
Qualifications:

  • 1–2 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in managing donor portfolios and meeting revenue goals, preferred

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build genuine, mission-aligned relationships

  • Experience with donor databases and fundraising systems

  • Strong writing skills, especially in grant writing, donor communication, and impact storytelling

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Passion for Bonton Farms’ mission and commitment to community empowerment and equity
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the Dallas philanthropic landscape

  • Experience managing volunteers or event planning committees

  • Familiarity with faith-based or grassroots community organizations

  • CFRE certification or relevant fundraising training is a plus


Salary : $50,000 - $65,000

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