Director of Development

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Role
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Director of Development

Salary
: $73,999-$89,999 (dependent on candidate experience)

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Location
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Austin, Houston, or Dallas, Texas

Working expectations:

Most of the administrative work and internal meetings for this position will be virtual/remote from the candidate’s home office (or other chosen location.) There is an option to office in our facilities in Austin.

A few times a year in-person attendance at events, retreats, and meetings in Austin, Houston, and Dallas will be required.

Work hours:

flexible and should generally fall M-F between 9am and 6pm CST, with a high level of autonomy.

Travel: A few times a year to various locations in Texas; some evenings and weekend work will be required.

Hiring timeline
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We are accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis beginning April 20, 2026. We aim for the selected candidate to start by June 2026 at the latest.

Girls Empowerment Network’s Director of Development, under the leadership of the CEO, is responsible for overseeing the agency’s philanthropic giving, including foundation giving, government grants, sponsor ships, fundraising events, and individual giving, totaling $1.5M in revenue currently. The Director of Development will be supported by the CEO, Chief Program Officer, Director of Data and Operations, and Program Director in revenue goals. The Director of Development will guide the creation of annual fundraising strategies and goals for the agency, develop and oversee development processes, and equip Senior Team members with the tools needed to manage their accounts.

• Develop an annual plan and short- and long-term strategies to raise adequate funding for the agency
• Maintain development policies, systems, and procedures
• Manage and maintain fundraising documents such as grant templates, proposals, and reports
• Manage fundraising activities and campaigns
• Provide active leadership in the identification, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of major donors and donor prospects, to include individuals, corporations, and foundations
• Manage fundraising communication and build relationships with donors
• Facilitate recurring Fundraising and Revenue Generation Team Meetings (internal) and Money Committee Board Meetings
• Provide visionary leadership, support, and management of team members contributing to agency communications, community engagement, and volunteer programs
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in professional fundraising
• Work cooperatively, courteously, and effectively with a broad spectrum of people.
• Confidence and ability to serve as a public advocate and organizational spokesperson.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Products, general office software programs, and fundraising software, including Salesforce, Click and Pledge, and MyEmma.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and accomplish tasks without continuous supervision.
• A strategic thinker who will partner with the Organizational Senior Team, board, staff, and volunteers to fulfill agency vision and in executing its mission and achieving its goals
• Commitment to and deep personal passion for the Girls Empowerment Network mission, gender justice, and anti-racist leadership.

• Experience supervising and supporting team members by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of fundraising, such as business, nonprofit leadership, public affairs, social work, communications, etc.
• Experience raising funds for youth and/or girls’ programs preferred
• Track record of cultivating and securing major gifts at the $10,000+ level
• Work cooperatively, courteously, and effectively with a broad spectrum of people ranging from staff, board members, volunteers, and donors
• Ability to remain flexible and work with multiple and changing priorities when necessary
• Inclusive leadership and strengths-based management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and accomplish tasks without continuous…