Chief Development & Donor Partnerships

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Autism Treatment Center is seeking a dynamic Director of Development to lead fundraising and expand philanthropy. You will build a culture of giving and collaborate with the CEO, Board, and staff to advance the Center’s mission of providing high-quality services to individuals with autism and their families.

This leadership role covers major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, events, and donor stewardship, emphasizing relationship-building, strategic thinking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive fundraising/development experience.
• Proven success in individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, or other philanthropic fundraising.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and development reporting.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Passion for the mission of supporting individuals with autism and their families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual and multi-year development strategy.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and individual giving.
• Oversee high-quality grant proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Develop corporate partnerships and community sponsorship opportunities.
• Lead donor stewardship, campaigns, events, and communications planning.
• Provide fundraising training and updates to the Board and leadership team.
• Maintain accurate donor records and development dashboards.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

CRM & reporting

Discretion & integrity

Multitasking & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Donor CRM platforms

Job description

The Autism Treatment Center is seeking a dynamic Director of Development to lead fundraising and expand philanthropy. You will build a culture of giving and collaborate with the CEO, Board, and staff to advance the Center’s mission of providing high-quality services to individuals with autism and their families.

This leadership role covers major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, events, and donor stewardship, emphasizing relationship-building, strategic thinking, and