Director of Development and External Affairs

About the job

About Access Health

Access Health 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 Access Health 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

Build Access Health's philanthropic infrastructure - individual giving, corporate sponsor ships, 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.

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 Access Health at chambers, coalitions, and healthcare forums.

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

• 7+ years in nonprofit development, healthcare BD, or comparable external-facing leadership
• Proven track record: personally closed gifts, grants, or sponsor ships 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

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

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