Area Director: Fundraising & Community Impact

Best Buddies Int. Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Best Buddies International in Austin, TX is seeking an Area Director to drive fundraising and program development. You will oversee day-to-day operations, secure funding for programs, manage staff, and guide local advisory boards to ensure program success.

The role requires local travel, strong leadership, and the ability to engage with people with IDD. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience, with benefits and a supportive mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Concrete experience in fundraising, including a record of success in expanding donor base through cultivation and stewardship, grant writing, event planning and/or board management.
• Strong talent-building and team-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Must travel locally, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary to accomplish job responsibilities
• Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Secure funding for programs and special projects
• Manage and oversee two key Special Events
• Collaborate with State Director to develop and implement a comprehensive local strategy for securing sustainable funding and work with local staff, Advisory Boards, and volunteers on its implementation
• Develop and implement major fundraising events to meet revenue goals by working with local event committees while following BBI event committee benchmarks/structure
• Develop and implement an annual area plan in local office
• Ensure that program participants and staff are appropriately integrated into regional fundraising/awareness efforts
• Create brand awareness for Best Buddies

Skills

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Event planning

Staff management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Best Buddies International in Austin, TX is seeking an Area Director to drive fundraising and program development. You will oversee day-to-day operations, secure funding for programs, manage staff, and guide local advisory boards to ensure program success.

The role requires local travel, strong leadership, and the ability to engage with people with IDD. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience, with benefits and a supportive mission-driven environment.