Strategic Fundraising & Events Director

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (PPO)

Dental insurance (100% paid)

Short Term Disability (100% paid)

Long Term Disability (100% paid)

Life and AD&D benefits (100% paid)

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Spending Account

Parental leave (6 weeks)

EAP

Health Advocate

WellVia Teladoc

403b retirement plan

Supplemental Insurance

Bilingual stipend

Cell phone stipend

Holidays and vacation

PSLF

Job summary

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center seeks an experienced Director of Fundraising & Events to lead the strategy, execution, and growth of the organization’s fundraising events. This non‑supervisory role oversees signature events, third‑party fundraisers, peer‑to‑peer campaigns, and volunteer‑led activities to boost revenue and donor engagement.

The role collaborates across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop sponsorships, and build a sustainable event strategy aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE designation or event management certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive fundraising or nonprofit event management experience.
• Experience securing sponsorships and managing volunteer committees; ability to juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of signature fundraising events from concept through post-event evaluation.
• Oversee event budgets, timelines, logistics, vendor contracts, and production.
• Ensure events reflect the organization’s brand, mission, and donor experience standards.
• Manage event registration, guest communications, seating, recognition, and stewardship.
• Coordinate event volunteers and committees to support successful execution.
• Develop sponsorship packages and cultivate corporate sponsors and underwriters.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Event leadership

Sponsorship development

Volunteer management

Project management

Financial management

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Results orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE designation or event management certification

Tools

CRM software

Event management software

Job description

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center seeks an experienced Director of Fundraising & Events to lead the strategy, execution, and growth of the organization’s fundraising events. This non‑supervisory role oversees signature events, third‑party fundraisers, peer‑to‑peer campaigns, and volunteer‑led activities to boost revenue and donor engagement.

The role collaborates across departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop sponsorships, and build a sustainable event strategy aligned with