Local Development Director - Fundraising & Donor Relations

Unbound Bryan College Station; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Unbound Now’s Local Office in Austin is seeking a Director of Development to craft and execute a strategic plan to secure funding and sustain the mission. This role leads annual development plans, monitors progress, and runs high-impact campaigns engaging individuals, churches, and businesses.

You will manage foundation relations, coordinate with HQ and local teams, oversee donor stewardship, major gifts, events, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in nonprofit management, communications, fundraising, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or advancement, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record in donor engagement and stewardship strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an annual development plan to secure funding needed to meet Unbound Now's regional office’s budgetary needs to carry out its mission and vision.
• Monitor and share progress toward goals, facilitating regularly scheduled development meetings with the local office's Regional Director.
• Provide strategic leadership in the execution and management of Unbound Now local office development efforts, including individual giving, donor appreciation, and fundraising events, and church, corporate, and foundation relationships.
• Develop and implement Unbound Now local office fundraising campaigns in coordination with Unbound Now HQ and other Unbound Now offices, including but not limited to Giving Tuesday and End-of-Year giving, working with Unbound Now’s CRM Specialist to build out and track campaigns in Unbound Now’s CRM and Marketing software, Virtuous.
• Lead the planning and execution of the annual fundraising event, drive sponsorship and ticket sales, and collaborate with the team to deliver a compelling program that inspires strong financial support for Unbound Now.
• Collaborate with the Unbound Now Director of Communications to develop presentations and fundraising reports for Unbound Now HQ, the Unbound Now local office Advisory Board, funders, volunteers, and the local office community.
• Coordinate with the local office leadership to promote key donor relationships, including helping to schedule conversations between the local office Regional Director and key donors and prospects.
• Create and implement a plan to identify and cultivate new support from individuals, businesses, and churches.
• Identify and prioritize high-potential relationships and opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and Unbound Now’s Director of Communications, integrate Unbound Now’s key messaging into development initiatives and campaigns.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Public speaking

CRM proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in nonprofit management, communications, fundraising, or related field

Job description

Unbound Now’s Local Office in Austin is seeking a Director of Development to craft and execute a strategic plan to secure funding and sustain the mission. This role leads annual development plans, monitors progress, and runs high-impact campaigns engaging individuals, churches, and businesses.

You will manage foundation relations, coordinate with HQ and local teams, oversee donor stewardship, major gifts, events, and reporting.