Development Director

Company: The Settlement Home for Children
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: 90000-100000 Performance Bonus Summary The Development Director is directly responsible for the overall administration, management, and operation of fundraising and donor development and relations for The Settlement Home for Children. As part of the organizations Executive Team and Leadership Team, the Development Director will provide guidance and supervision to the Development Team, assessing development functions for current and future growth. The Development Director will ensure overall organization compliance with all applicable Licensing and Contract standards, fundraising best practices, and organization policies, procedures, and practices. Benefits & Perks 100% paid employee-only medical and dental base plans, group life insurance, and long-term disability Vision, voluntary life, and short-term disability available 401k match of 50% of the first 6% contributed; 1-year vesting Accrue up to 11 paid holidays, 12 days vacation (with increase at 3 years), 88 hours health and wellness leave in first year, 48 hours thereafter Free lunch Mon-Fri Black Swan Yoga online Rocket Lawyer Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual tenure bonus starting at year 2 Essential Job Functions & Expectations Roles and Responsibilities Development Creates and implements a comprehensive development plan that includes all facets of development Implementation and maintenance of major donor development plans Expands Home fundraising support, including identifying donor prospects and enhancing donor cultivation Implementation and maintenance of planned giving through estate gifts, ensuring donors wishes are followed Monitors all donations received and monitors donor database, ensuring that all gifts are acknowledged and that donor trends are tracked and studied Plans Fund Drive, including solicitations Responsible for Garage & Estate Sale sponsor solicitation and recognition Researches availability of funds from foundations, corporations and organizations as well as non-traditional sources Creates and implements strategies to grow and diversify The Settlement Homes development capacity, prospect pipeline and donor base Maintenance of donor stewardship and recognition program to deepen engagement Community Relations Represents The Settlement Home to the community through public speaking and fundraising solicitations Recruits, engages and manages new members from the community as key stakeholders for the Advisory Board Attends all fundraising events and represents The Settlement Home at the annual Garage & Estate Sale and other fundraisers Works collaboratively with the Communications Department to develop and implement donor-focused marketing and communications strategies The Settlement Club, Board, Volunteers, and Staff: Meets annually with Garage & Estate Sale chairs and committee to develop strategies for maximizing garage sale proceeds Presents Fundraising Report for monthly Board and Club meetings Alongside the Executive Director, fosters a culture of philanthropy amongst staff, leadership, Board and volunteers Oversees fundraising training and education as necessary for Board, Club members and staff Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and techniques Ability to develop strategies for fundraising, cultivate community support, develop strategic partnerships and promote public awareness Effective public speaking skills; ability to effectively solicit donations in person and through email, written and oral communication methods Knowledge of Austin and the donor community, including foundations, corporations and the social community Experience with donor record systems Demonstrated experience with effective grant writing Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, and engage with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders Ability to manage multiple competing priorities Ability to effectively use organizations computer systems Ability to maintain confidentiality Possesses integrity and compliance can be relied upon to act ethically Exhibits professional work habits, dress and grooming standards Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university required Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with charitable fundraising, particularly major gifts Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the Austin fundraising and donor community Demonstrated experience implementing development plans and strategies Demonstrated experience effectively soliciting donations, meeting or exceeding fundraising goals Experience organizing and motivating volunteers Must meet personnel requirements as outlined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for General Residency Operations Have a valid driver's license and less than 2 moving violations and/or 1 accident within the past 3 years Must have and maintain current auto liability insurance Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelors or advanced degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Relations or related field Two (2) or more years of experience as a Development Manager/Director Experience with Planned Giving and Endowments Experience working with nonprofit Boards Experience supervising staff CFRE certification Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Position frequently involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, speaking, and repetitive motion. Position may occasionally involve reaching, balancing, kneeling, and crouching. Must have close visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) so as to prepare and analyze data and figures; perform extensive reading and transcription; perform visual inspections; operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to hear so as to receive detailed information through oral communication; receive information through electronic, telephone, and/or radio frequency. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Diversity creates a healthier environment: equal opportunity employer.We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination during recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment, on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, age, past, present, or prospective military service, medical history or genetic information, socio-economic circumstance, or any other characteristics protected by law. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. TSHNDC

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