Director of Development - Fundraising
Adroit Partners
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Job Title: Director of Development – Fundraising
Industry: Academia/Higher Education
Location: Houston, TX
Job Summary:
The Director of Development leads fundraising and donor engagement efforts. The Director develops and executes comprehensive fundraising strategies and cultivates relationships with alumni, donors, corporations, foundations, and other stakeholders to secure annual, major, and planned gifts. The position manages a portfolio of prospective and current donors, builds a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic support, and strengthens donor engagement across the giving continuum and aligns fundraising activities with institutional priorities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, nonprofit management, higher education, public administration, marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, advancement, nonprofit management, external relations, relationship-based sales, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing relationships with donors, clients, community partners, or other external constituents
- Experience managing a portfolio or pipeline of prospects and moving relationships through a defined development or relationship-management process
- Demonstrated experience securing philanthropic gifts, financial commitments, sponsorships, or other significant external support
Salary : Commensurate with Experience/Education
Vacancy posted 16 days ago
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