The Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC) is a growing collective of five birth and parenting organizations that provide free perinatal health services and resources to families in Central Texas. Our current member organizations include Black Mamas ATX (BMATX), Mama Sana Vibrant Woman (MSVW), Healing Hands Community Birthing Project (HHCBP), Giving Austin Labor Support (GALS), and Partners in Parenting (PIP). We share a mission of making birth safer for Black and Brown families. Our vision is for our community to enter a new world where birth is a safe, healthy, and joyful experience for all. Our guiding pillars include Birth Worker Sustainability, Power Building and Organizing, Holistic Care, and Thriving Communities. We are known for sponsoring and hosting a biannual Community Baby Shower in collaboration with GALS and PIP that serves hundreds of families each year with baby and perinatal essentials. Collectively, our organizations serve over 1000 families per year in Central Texas. We also like to uplift rest and the collective care of our birth workers through an annual retreat. We are growing and looking to expand our impact through expanding capacity by hiring a Community Engagement Manager and a Development Manager that will work alongside our Operations Manager and a team of volunteers in our workgroups that we call Circles. Our culture is non-hierarchal with powered shared in the steering committee. We work collaboratively to expand our collective impact and reach. Please visit our website to learn more. Thank you.

Position Title: Maternal Health Equity Collaborative Development Manager

Reports to: MHEC Steering Committee and Board

Compensation: $75,000

Location: Central Texas (Hybrid)

Position Overview:

The Development Manager will lead fundraising, grant writing, partnership cultivation, and resource development for the Maternal Health Equity Collaborative (MHEC). The Development Manager will secure funding to sustain MHEC’s core initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Resource Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports MHEC’s collaborative goals and member organizations.
• Identify, write, and manage collective grants for member organizations and MHEC-specific funding.
• Support MHEC’s grant writing circle by facilitating meetings, gathering impact data, and submitting timely proposals and reports.
• Build out systems to support fundraising initiatives

Donor Engagement & Sponsorship

• Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and sponsors.
• Design and oversee sponsorship opportunities 
• Steward and ensure all funders receive updates, reports, and public recognition for their contributions.
• Maintain up-to-date donor data

Communications & Collaboration

• Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager and Operations Manager to align messaging and impact storytelling with MHEC’s vision.
• Contribute to newsletters, social media, and promotional materials related to development activities.
• Provide transparent and consistent communication to the MHEC Steering Committee, Board, and Circles regarding fundraising progress, including tracking financial fundraising goals.
• Launch fundraising event(s) and/or enhance current events to include a fundraising component.
• Other duties as needed to support strategic plan

Qualifications:

• Certification, credentials or equivalent experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, grant management, communications, and/or public health.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or grant management.
• Strong writing, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt and work collaboratively amongst a large number of stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, maternal health, and community-based leadership.

Working Conditions:

• This hybrid position operates remotely and on-site at events and donor engagement activities. 
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers and mobile devices.
• This is a full-time exempt position with flexibility on meeting times and some activities that may extend beyond the traditional 9-5 work day.
• Employees are expected to meet deadlines and deliverables set forth by the steering committee.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $75,000 
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance 
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability (offered)
• 401K (offered)
• 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave
• 10 days PTO
• 28 Organizational-wide vacation days to include 11 federal holidays
• Wellness Stipends & Retreat as budget allows
• Employee Assistance Program