Associate Director, Developer

Summary

Join a national nonprofit organization as an Associate Director of Development, leading regional fundraising efforts in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This full-time, remote position requires generating over $500,000 annually through various fundraising strategies. Responsibilities include executing community engagement and fundraising strategies, managing fundraising portfolios, recruiting and supporting volunteers, cultivating donor relationships, and collaborating with other departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, proven success in meeting revenue goals, and strong leadership and communication skills. The organization offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in fundraising and event production
• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue goals
• Experience using donor CRMs and fundraising platforms
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work occasional nights/weekends
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 30 lbs

Responsibilities

• Execute community engagement and fundraising strategies through peer-to-peer events and campaigns
• Manage all aspects of fundraising portfolio, including revenue strategy, budget management, and event logistics
• Recruit, coach, and support volunteer committees and fundraising participants
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships to support mid-level and major giving pipelines
• Support Development Managers and collaborate across departments to meet fundraising goals
• Manage corporate partnership initiatives including prospecting, proposals, and stewardship
• Maintain a portfolio of regional donors with annual engagement and solicitation plans
• Lead committee recruitment and community partner engagement efforts
• Analyze event data to assess performance and optimize results
• Coordinate with marketing teams to promote community fundraising events
• Track event and donor activity in fundraising platforms such as Convio, Team Raiser, Salesforce, and Greater Giving
• Apply moves management principles to donor relationships
• Support planned giving and major gift cultivation in collaboration with internal teams
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; design software experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness and mental health benefits
• Merit-based salary increases may be available