Location: Dallas, TX

The Cedars Union is a nonprofit arts incubator supporting North Texas artists through studio space, tools, training, and community. As we prepare to transform the Boedeker - our historic ice cream factory - into a permanent home for the arts, we’re looking for a strategic, creative, and relationship-driven professional to help power our next chapter.

This cross-functional role blends fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. The Manager will lead individual and institutional giving efforts, marketing campaigns, donor communications, and event management. You’ll help build systems, strengthen artist visibility, and grow support for CU’s mission. This is a pivotal opportunity for someone excited to shape how Dallas supports its artists—and to be a visible champion for creative community-building.

• Manage gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor stewardship
• Oversee annual fund, Friends of CU program, and donor portfolio (20–40 individuals)
• Pursue sponsorships, in-kind support, and grant opportunities
• Lead fundraising and cultivation events (currently 1 major fundraiser, 6–8 donor events, 3–5 prospecting events/year)
• Play a leadership role in the capital campaign (timelines, cultivation, coordination)

• Develop and implement social media, email, and content strategy
• Manage digital and print collateral, performance tracking, and brand consistency
• Coordinate website updates, media outreach, and impact storytelling

• Represent CU in the Dallas community; support strategic growth initiatives
• Manage budgets and calendars for development/marketing
• Provide administrative support to leadership and assist with team-wide operations

We’re looking for someone who thrives building relationships, telling compelling stories, creating systems, and making big ideas happen, especially in environments where initiative and adaptability are key. You might have 5+ years in nonprofits—or you may bring equivalent experience in fundraising and communications from another path.

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• Proven success in fundraising, relationship-building, and donor engagement
• Strong writing, organizational, and project management skills
• Energized by a challenge and motivated to help build something effective and meaningful from the inside out
• Experience with CRMs (we use Little Green Light), Microsoft Office Suite, email marketing, and social media platforms
• A genuine passion for the arts, equity, and community

• Flexible schedule (evenings/weekends as needed)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., have a valid TX driver’s license, and reliable transportation

Hybrid model with an on-site-first preference. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. The Cedars Union is committed to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

• Competitive benefits including Medical, Vision & Dental, PTO
• 401(k) (non-matching)
• Free CU Membership

The anticipated salary range for this role is $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience and alignment with the role.