Director of Development and External Affairs

United Against Human Trafficking; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) with employer contribution

Generous PTO

Professional development

PSLF-eligible employer

Job summary

AccessHealth in Texas seeks a senior leader to drive fundraising, partnerships, and digital strategy across philanthropic efforts, clinical referrals, and community engagement.

You will build donor infrastructure, manage events, and oversee communications, reporting to the CEO and Board. Strong network in Greater Houston area and a passion for health equity are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in nonprofit development, healthcare BD, or comparable external-facing leadership
• Proven track record: closed gifts, grants, or sponsorships of $25,000+; managed an annual fund of $500,000+
• Experience producing fundraising events generating $100,000+ in revenue
• Grant writing and management (federal, state, and/or private foundation)
• Proficiency in CRM/donor software (Bloomerang, Donor Perfect, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of SEO, digital marketing, and social media
• Established network in Greater Houston / Fort Bend County
• Genuine commitment to health equity and serving underserved communities

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, events, and donor development initiatives across individuals, corporates, and foundations
• Manage strategic partnerships and clinical referral pipeline with hospitals, employers, schools, faith communities, and nonprofits
• Oversee digital strategy, SEO, and external communications including media relations and annual impact reports
• Staff governance through Board development committees and CEO/Board reporting
• Build and maintain community ambassadors and brand presence in target markets

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

CRM proficiency

SEO/digital marketing

Stakeholder management

Networking

Education

Master's degree

CFRE certification

Tools

Bloomerang

Donor Perfect

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

About the job

About AccessHealth

AccessHealth is a private, not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving Fort Bend and Waller Counties, TX since 1975 providing integrated, affordable healthcare to ~20,000 patients annually across 17 locations. A 2025 HRSA National Quality Leader and NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home.

The Opportunity

This senior, externally focused role makes you face and voice of AccessHealth leading three interconnected functions: philanthropic development (individual, corporate, and foundation), clinical referral pipeline and strategic partnerships, and digital marketing including SEO and AI-driven search. Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.; this role is built for someone ready to build at scale.

What You'll Lead

Fundraising, Events & Donor Development

Build AccessHealth's philanthropic infrastructure - individual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and signature events (annual gala, golf tournaments). Own the full development lifecycle from prospect to stewardship. Staff the Board Development Committee. CRM management with regular CEO/Board reporting.

Strategic Partnerships & Clinical Referral Pipeline

Build and manage a structured referral network from hospitals, clinics, employers, schools, faith communities, and social service nonprofits. Cultivate government relations with county, state, and federal officials. Represent AccessHealth at chambers, coalitions, and healthcare forums.

Community Voice, Brand & Digital Strategy

Serve as AccessHealth's primary community ambassador. Direct digital marketing, SEO, and AIO strategy (Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) ensures AccessHealth is found wherever patients and partners’ search. Manage external communications, media relations, and annual impact reports.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in nonprofit development, healthcare BD, or comparable external-facing leadership
• Proven track record: personally closed gifts, grants, or sponsorships of $25,000+; managed an annual fund of $500,000+
• Experience producing fundraising events generating $100,000+ in revenue
• Grant writing and management (federal, state, and/or private foundation)
• Proficiency in CRM/donor software (Bloomerang, Donor Perfect, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of SEO, digital marketing, and social media
• Brings an established network in Greater Houston / Fort Bend County - foundation contacts, hospital community benefit leaders, corporate giving relationships. Day-one relationships matter.
• Genuine commitment to health equity and serving underserved communities

Preferred:

• Master's degree (MPH, MBA, MPA, MHA) or CFRE certification
• FQHC or safety-net healthcare experience
• AIO/LLM search optimization experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, vision
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• Generous PTO
• Professional development
• PSLF-eligible employer