Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Development Director on behalf of our client, an inspiring nonprofit organization in vibrant Houston, TX, dedicated to creating transformative change in the community!
This exciting role thrives in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment, leading high-impact fundraising campaigns that directly support the organization's mission. The position offers the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, build strategic partnerships, and take the lead in driving revenue to fund life-changing initiatives. This opportunity offers both challenge and fulfillment for a results-driven leader passionate about making a difference. This full-time, hybrid position is for immediate hire!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive year-over-year revenue growth by cultivating strategic partnerships, stewarding philanthropic donors, and aligning with organizational goals.
- Build and strengthen relationships with high-level volunteer leaders and corporate executives to achieve fundraising objectives.
- Oversee volunteer leadership team recruitment, engagement, and management, including executive-level committees.
- Identify and secure major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundation support to meet and exceed fundraising targets.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including recruiting, onboarding, and training staff.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to execute impactful strategies for community engagement and mission-driven outcomes.
- Regularly evaluate progress toward individual and team goals, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or business development with 3 years of managerial experience.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating corporate partnerships, securing sponsorships, and cultivating high-level donors.
- Strong organizational skills, particularly in overseeing event logistics and fundraising.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships.
- Experience with fundraising software such as Salesforce or Blackbaud is a plus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary, this role offers the potential to earn up to 25% of your base pay through an incentive program tied to achieving key revenue targets. This organization also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, and more! This exciting opportunity and mission will inspire you daily!
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter online at https://scionstaffing.com/job/12400/, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will be reviewed immediately and remain confidential until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
