Assistant Director of Development

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Burnett Specialists in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Development to lead fundraising and supervise a team of five. You will craft strategies, cultivate foundations and donors, and oversee grant writing and reporting to drive revenue for the nonprofit.

The role emphasizes storytelling, relationship building, and leadership to strengthen donor engagement and achieve annual goals in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• At least four years of nonprofit fundraising experience including grant writing.
• Experience building relationships with foundations, corporations, and institutional funders.
• Proven ability to cultivate new funding relationships and partnerships.
• At least two years of supervisory or team management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for proposals and donor reports.
• Proficient with donor databases and MS Office tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate, engage, and grow a diverse donor and funder pipeline.
• Build relationships with foundations, corporations, and organizational funders.
• Manage a portfolio of 75+ funders with $10,000+ gifts annually.
• Lead grant development including research, proposals, and submissions.
• Monitor performance, forecast revenue, and report KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Supervise and develop a team of five fundraising professionals.

Conocimientos

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Donor Cultivation

Fundraising Strategy

Team Leadership

Relationship Building

Storytelling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Nonprofit Management

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Salesforce

Donor CRM

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Director of Development Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Development leads fundraising initiatives and provides day-to-day supervision of fundraising staff to expand donor engagement, strengthen donor retention, and increase revenue in support of the organization’s mission. This position works closely with the Chief Development Officer to develop and execute fundraising strategies, cultivate relationships with foundation and organizational funders, and oversee a high-performing development team. The ideal candidate is an experienced fundraiser and grant writer with strong relationship‑building, storytelling, leadership, and team management skills. They will bring experience cultivating foundation relationships, securing philanthropic support, and supervising a team of five or more employees.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement fundraising strategies that achieve annual revenue goals.
• Execute fundraising plans to cultivate, engage, and grow a diverse donor and funder pipeline.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foundations, corporations, and organizational funders.
• Manage a portfolio of at least 75 foundation and organizational funders with the capacity to make annual gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure financial support from foundations and organizations.
• Lead grant development efforts, including researching funding opportunities, writing proposals, and managing grant submissions.
• Monitor fundraising performance, prepare revenue forecasts, and evaluate fundraising opportunities.
• Report on fundraising activities, progress toward goals, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, funding agreements, and reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with the development team to strengthen donor engagement programs, including annual and monthly giving societies and giving circles.
• Supervise and develop a team of five fundraising professionals, providing leadership, performance management, professional development, and accountability.
• Establish and monitor individual and team performance metrics, ensuring progress toward departmental goals.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and results-oriented team environment.
• Represent the organization at donor meetings, community events, business functions, and volunteer activities.
• Communicate the organization's mission, impact, and funding priorities through compelling written and verbal storytelling.
• Collaborate across departments, with staff and volunteers, to advance organizational fundraising and engagement goals.
• Participate in volunteer engagement activities and other organizational events as needed.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including grant writing and major gifts cultivation.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with foundations, corporations, and institutional funders.
• Proven ability to cultivate new funding relationships and develop existing philanthropic partnerships.
• Demonstrated grant writing experience, including proposal development and funding submissions.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or team management experience, preferably overseeing a team of five or more employees.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop fundraising professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling proposals, donor correspondence, presentations, and reports.
• Strong relationship management, negotiation, and donor stewardship skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Salesforce, and donor relationship management databases.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in an office environment and participate in occasional outdoor activities and organizational events.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in fundraising, fund development, or nonprofit management.
• Established relationships within the local philanthropic and foundation community.
• Active involvement in the regional nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

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