Director of Development - Fundraising & Corporate ...

Director of Development - Fundraising & Corporate GivingLocation: Dallas, TX; Onsite (NW Dallas - Medical District)Salary: $150,000-$180,000 Benefits: 100% Paid Insurance Premiums for Employees & Dependents, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life, 401k, PTO, 16 Paid Company Holidays! Job Type: Full-Time Typical hours: M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM (flexible start/end times)Start Date: ASAPSponsorship is not available Director of Development - Fundraising & Corporate Giving (corporate partnerships) Description Our client, a nonprofit improving the health of historically underserved communities in North Texas, is seeking a seasoned and well-connected Development Director to build and lead a comprehensive fundraising program. Currently a $12M organization with 95% of funding coming from federal sources, they are ready to expand their impact by developing new private funding channels. This is a rare opportunity for a senior development professional to create and grow a multi-faceted fundraising department from the ground up. Starting as a one-person team, you will design and implement a strategic development plan that grows fundraising support, strengthens community partnerships, and builds the foundation for a scalable development team. The ideal candidate is a long-time resident of the DFW area with deep understanding of the local philanthropic community. Whether you're looking for a new challenge with the freedom to shape strategy or ready to step into a leadership role after working on larger nonprofit teams, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy and make a meaningful impact in the community.Director of Development - Fundraising & Corporate Giving (corporate partnerships) Responsibilities• Build and lead a private fundraising program from inception, diversifying revenue streams• Execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy • Create fundraising materials that strengthen visibility and engagement• Partner with ELT and the Board to align fundraising strategy with organizational priorities• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and high-capacity prospects• Lead strategy for corporate and foundation giving, managing a robust donor pipeline• Secure foundation and corporate support through strategic prospecting • Develop compelling proposals and manage funder relationships to secure and grow support• Leverage DWF relationships to expand community partnerships and sponsorships• Oversee donor systems, gift tracking, reporting, and compliance• Represent the organization at philanthropic and community events • Grow the fundraising program, laying the foundation to build a high-performing team over timeDirector of Development - Fundraising & Corporate Giving (corporate partnerships) Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required • Minimum 5 years of private fundraising experience required • Significant experience cultivating and securing corporate and foundation partnerships required• Demonstrated success building or revitalizing fundraising programs required• Deep familiarity with the DFW philanthropic community

Created: 2026-04-02