Austin Development Director: Donor & Sponsorship Leader

Interplanetary Help Desk; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Interplanetary Help Desk seeks a Development Director in Austin for in-person fundraising leadership. You will identify sponsors and donors, craft compelling pitches, and close deals while building a robust pipeline.

You’ll be supported by lead-generation and strong sales materials to build lasting relationships with funders and partners. The role emphasizes mission alignment, excellent communication, and the ability to engage senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-donor nonprofit fundraising or B2B sales.
• Mission-driven; cares about the people served and the team.
• Excellent communicator and strong writer across in-person, phone, email and social media.
• Relationship-building skills with clients and donors.
• Relentless perseverance, grit, and ability to handle rejection.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong note-taking.
• Energetic, positive teammate who loves this kind of work.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential sponsors and donors.
• Master messaging and storytelling to align with donor goals and community identity.
• Pitch and close deals; build a pipeline of 100 active accounts and move prospects through stages.
• Care for donors; maintain contact and foster long-term relationships.

Skills

Donor fundraising

Communication

Relationship building

Sales / B2B

Lead generation

CRM usage

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Interplanetary Help Desk seeks a Development Director in Austin for in-person fundraising leadership. You will identify sponsors and donors, craft compelling pitches, and close deals while building a robust pipeline.

You’ll be supported by lead-generation and strong sales materials to build lasting relationships with funders and partners. The role emphasizes mission alignment, excellent communication, and the ability to engage senior leaders.