Development Director

Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Build and scale peer to peer fundraising by owning volunteer leadership, donor cultivation, and local events to hit revenue targets.

  • Volunteer leadership and training to maximize campaign income and experience.
  • Donor cultivation and local events to boost engagement and giving.
  • External and internal partnerships to expand reach and campaign income.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive peer‑to‑peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals.
  • Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue‑generation‑focused sales calls.
  • Appropriately document scheduled appointments and results, including managing all internal logistics of peer‑to‑peer campaigns within designated software platforms and internal tracking systems.
  • Recruit, engage, and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local, competitive peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
  • Provide effective orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for recruited volunteers to maximize revenue and volunteer experience.
  • Build powerful partnerships externally and internally.
  • Identify and network with key donors and volunteers. Work collaboratively with volunteers, donors, and internal staff to expand the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.
  • Cultivate donors to increase engagement and giving.
  • Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers. Manage event logistics - digitally and in-person.

Requirements

  • 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience
  • University/College degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to do daily local travel up to 75% and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis
  • Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving
  • Must have at least basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Here are some of the preferred experience and skills we are seeking:
  • Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
  • Knowledge of corporate and community networks

Preferred

  • Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level
  • Knowledge of corporate and community networks

Benefits

  • Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
  • Employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  • Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
  • Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  • Work-Life Harmonization – PTO at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  • Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
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