Regional Development Manager, Pratham USA

Position Title: Regional Development Manager

Reports to: Head of Marketing & Fundraising

Position: Full-Time Exempt

Location: Remote role based in Austin or Dallas Texas (must be eligible to work in the United States)

Travel: Regional travel as needed including some evenings and weekends for donor meetings events and chapter activities

Salary: $65000 - $70000 with comprehensive benefits and generous PTO

About Pratham

Founded in 1995 to provide education to children in Mumbai slums Pratham (meaning first in Sanskrit) has evolved into one of Indias largest and most effective non-governmental education organizations. We collaborate with governments communities parents teachers and volunteers employing innovative interventions to address educational gaps. Our mission every child in school and learning well is the driving force behind our efforts to impact the lives of Indias children from leadership to field teams.

Operating in 21 of Indias 29 states Pratham reaches millions of children and youth annually spanning from Kashmir to Tamil Nadu. Our methodologies have transcended borders through ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) Indias largest citizen-led assessment inspiring similar assessments in fourteen countries worldwide.

Pratham USA relies on dedicated volunteers and operates through 13 chapters across the United States. These chapters raise awareness and financial support for our initiatives on the ground. With a prestigious four-star rating from Charity Navigator placing us in the top 3% of all nonprofits in the nation we demonstrate responsible financial practices unwavering accountability and transparent operations.

The Role

The Regional Development Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing Pratham USAs mission in the Central Region by designing implementing and tracking fund development opportunities with a specific focus on mid-level and major gifts. Based in Dallas or Austin this role works closely with chapter board members volunteers and the Pratham USA team and reports to the Head of Marketing & Fundraising.

Pratham USA seeks an entrepreneurial fundraiser with a strong sense of personal responsibility excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to convey Prathams mission persuasively to garner financial resources. The Regional Development Manager will manage a portfolio of donors support local events and campaigns and help strengthen Prathams presence and philanthropic community across the region.

Impact Areas

Mid-Level & Major Gifts Portfolio Management

• Personally manage and cultivate a portfolio of donors with the goal of establishing long-term relationships.
• Upgrade donors within the mid-level giving tier and into the major gifts program.
• Ensure appropriate and consistent donor-centric communications in all materials including solicitations acknowledgements stewardship and customer service integrated into the CRM.
• Represent Pratham for local giving opportunities including corporate employee matching.

Chapter & Board Leadership

• Work with chapter leadership to set and meet annual chapter fundraising and expense targets.
• Manage chapter boards including:
• Organizing quarterly chapter board meetings
• Soliciting board commitments
• Onboarding and offboarding board members in consultation with chapter leadership

Events Campaigns & Community Engagement

• Strategize and help execute local galas salons and other cultivation events in conjunction with the national events team and board committees.
• Take responsibility for fundraising activities at local events.
• Locally implement national-level programs across the U.S. including corporate initiatives youth initiatives and fundraising campaigns.
• Deliver on special projects and campaigns as needed.

Donor Stewardship & Communications

• Collaborate with senior fundraising team members and the communications team to design and implement stewardship and retention strategies for current and lapsed donors.
• Ensure proper benefits administration donor recognition and high-quality donor experiences.
• Maintain clear timely and donor-centered communications across channels and touchpoints.

Data Systems & Reporting

• Ensure appropriate use of CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) to record donor interactions track activities and monitor progress.
• Support accurate tracking and reporting of fundraising results donor engagement and chapter-level performance.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in nonprofit development/fundraising.
• Bachelors degree in a related area.
• Passionate about education and demonstrated empathy for international development.
• Superior interpersonal skills and relationship management experience.
• Excellent presentation written and verbal communication skills including the ability to listen and tailor messages to specific interests and audiences.
• Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications required.
• Motivated self-starter who can think critically and solve challenges creatively.
• Ability to work effectively in a results-oriented team environment and meet established deadlines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel locally as needed.
  

Attributes for Success

• Entrepreneurial and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Confident empathetic relationship-builder who is comfortable engaging donors and making direct asks.
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with board members volunteers and staff across regions.
• Organized and dependable able to balance multiple priorities events and deadlines.

This full-time exempt position offers competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the U.S. social impact sector. Salary: $65000 - 70000 (commensurate with experience and location) plus medical dental and vision coverage; employer 401(k) match; paid time off; and additional standard benefits.

To Apply

Pratham has engaged Charity Search Group to manage the recruitment process for this position. To apply kindly submit your application through the provided link. For inquiries or accommodation needs during the application process please reach out to Orlisha Fox at or visit .

Pratham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Experience:

Manager