Manager - Children's Miracle Network

The Manager, Children’s Miracle Network, supports the development and strategic planning of Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) programs at Texas Children’s Hospital. This role is responsible for cultivating and stewarding corporate sponsors, developing relationships with internal and external partners, and coordinating fundraising initiatives that advance the hospital’s mission, vision, and goals.

The Manager provides leadership and guidance to the Children’s Miracle Network team, collaborates with Development leadership to achieve departmental objectives, and supports the planning and execution of fundraising events, campaigns, and special projects.

• Corporate Partnerships: Cultivate and steward Children’s Miracle Network corporate sponsors, engaging them in hospital programs and fundraising initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, motivate, and develop a Senior Development Associate and two Development Associates.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors, volunteers, hospital staff, and community partners.
• Events and Fundraising: Coordinate the Children’s Miracle Network radiothon, fundraising events, and special projects.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Development leadership to implement strategies, improve processes, and achieve departmental goals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of fundraising, special event planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with corporate sponsors, donors, volunteers, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to lead successful fundraising campaigns and support donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations principles.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, establish goals, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities, personal integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse audiences and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Five years of experience in fundraising, special events, or marketing required