Associate Director, Development

Position: Associate Director, Development
Location: Remote (based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area)
Employment Type: Full-time

A national nonprofit organization is seeking an Associate Director of Development to lead regional fundraising efforts across Dallas and Fort Worth. This role is responsible for generating over $500,000 annually through peer-to-peer fundraising events, corporate engagement, and donor stewardship. The Associate Director will help execute statewide development strategies and foster strong community and partner relationships.

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.

• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; design software experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work occasional nights/weekends.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 30 lbs.

• Annual salary range: $60,770 – $70,385
• 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
• COVID-19 vaccination encouraged; may be required by third-party venues or events
• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities