Development Director

Description

Organization: Houston Audubon
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas
Salary: $85,000-95,000
Provide strategic leadership and support to fundraising efforts and oversee the day-to-day operations of fundraising development including oversight of the administration, programs, and fundraising activities of the organization. • Oversee and support Houston Audubon’s annual major fundraising events(Avian Affair fundraising dinner, Birdathon and Evening on the Canopy) working in coordination with the Senior Development Associate --including budget development, vendor contracts, underwriting solicitation, and leadership recruitment • Plan and oversee donor-related cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year • Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundationsboth existing supporters and new funding sources • Work with the President & CEO and senior leadership to understand program goals, develop funding priorities, develop specific requests as opportunities become available, and write compelling grant proposals tailored to those opportunities • Manage corporate partner program • Provide strategic direction and short- and long-range planning in the context of growing annual giving • Develop and oversee year-end and other major fundraising appeals throughout the year • Provide leadership, management, support, and mentorship to a team of 1-2 skilled and dedicated staff • Represent Houston Audubon in the community and be comfortable discussing Houston Audubon’s mission pillars with a variety of audiences • Participate in relevant
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Closing Date: Open until filled.
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