Austin FC joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the League’s 27th club in January 2019.  Austin FC officially began competing in MLS in April 2021, and in the 2025 season qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs while also reaching and hosting the final of the U.S. Open Cup.  Austin FC plays its home matches at Q2 Stadium, a 100% privately financed, state-of-the-art stadium which earned certification as a zero-waste venue in 2024.  Austin FC sold out all 88 MLS home matches it played in Q2 Stadium during its first five seasons in the league, including three home MLS Cup Playoff matches. 

4ATX Foundation is the nonprofit arm of Austin FC. Since its launch, 4ATX Foundation has been committed to using the power of soccer to build physically, socially and emotionally healthy communities. From cultivating welcoming soccer spaces and experiences where youth ignite leadership journeys to building future leaders by providing youth with personal and professional opportunities through soccer, 4ATX Foundation is equipping young people to become future leaders who invest in themselves and create thriving communities across Central Texas.  

4ATX Foundation is seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in advancing the mission of 4ATX Foundation by strengthening donor engagement processes, supporting high-impact fundraising events, and ensuring accuracy and excellence across all development functions. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role ideal for someone who thrives in an event-driven environment, loves creating order out of complexity, and brings both technical skill and creative problem solving to a growing development team.

Are You Someone That: 

·        Sees development through the lens of strong systems, organized data and accurate reporting? 

·        Brings experience in managing donor CRM and fundraising event databases (e.g., Network for Good, One Cause, or similar) with a strong command of reporting, data maintenance, and best operational practices?

·        Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, remaining calm, detail-driven, and deadline-oriented while managing multiple priorities simultaneously?

·        Remains confident and polished in donor-facing settings, especially with high-net-worth individuals, bringing warmth, professionalism and strong relationship management?

·        Is organized, solutions-oriented and highly collaborative, always looking for ways to streamline processes, elevate donor experiences, and partner effectively across development, marketing, finance and leadership teams?

You Will: 

·        Lead all donor database management (including data integrity, gift entry, reporting, segmentation and reconciliation; and

·        Build and maintain systems that improve accuracy and efficiency across donor records, acknowledgments and internal pipelines; and

·        Create dashboards and tracking mechanisms for donor prospects, renewals, pledges, event commitments and stewardship touchpoints.; and

·        Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement and increased efficiency in development operations; and

·        Manage the end-of-year donor thank-you plan and process, ensuring all donors receive timely, accurate and personalized acknowledgements; and

·        Work with the Development and Operations Coordinator to plan and execute all matchday and stadium fundraising activities, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and adjusting strategies as needed to meet revenue goals; and

·        Collaborate with the 4ATX Foundation’s Marketing team to create matchday and stadium fundraising marketing plans and collateral that reaches and engages existing and new donors; and

·        Collaborate with the 4ATX Foundation’s Development and Marketing teams to build a cohesive general donor engagement strategy; and

·        Support major fundraising events, including A Night in Verde, top donor experiences, and year-round stewardship gatherings; and

·        Manage event-related donor data, including ticketing, table commitments, RSVP tracking, guest lists, seating, and post-event fundraising reconciliation; and

·        Manage and steward a portfolio of 4ATX Hat Trick Society donors; and

·        Support all stages of donor stewardship, including personalized outreach, thank-you processes, benefit fulfillment, and annual giving cycles; and

·        Supervise and support the Development and Operations Coordinator to ensure effective execution of development activities.

·        Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration or similar area

·        Minimum two (2) years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or event-based fundraising

·        Strong experience with donor CRM/database systems and comfort learning new platforms

·        Excellent attention to detail and an outstanding work ethic paired with strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Demonstrated understanding of donor stewardship, fundraising best practices, and event-based donor engagement

·        Strong interpersonal skills to connect with donors, corporate partners, vendors, and other stakeholders

·        Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with teammates, and delegate effectively 

·        English language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus

·        Commitment to diversity and inclusion both internally and externally

·        It is the policy of 4ATX Foundation and Austin FC not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

·        All selected candidates are subject to passing a background check prior to employment.

·        Hours are variable and can easily include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and some holidays in addition to the traditional Monday through Friday hours.