Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job Summary

The Director of Development leads all fundraising and communication strategies for Literacy Achieves, overseeing grants, special events, donor engagement, and campaigns to meet both short- and long-term goals.

In this role, you’ll manage a development team, build relationships with donors and community partners, and collaborate across departments to align fundraising with program priorities. You’ll also champion clear, inspiring communications that strengthen our brand and help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals.

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Lead strategy and implementation for all fundraising initiatives, including North Texas Giving Day, year-end appeals, estate giving, monthly donors, and major gifts

Oversee the full grant pipeline using Monday.com, writing and managing proposals and reports

Maintain your own donor portfolio and support the Executive Director in cultivating major donors

Ensure exceptional stewardship through timely follow-up, recognition, and personalized engagement

Plan and execute fundraising events, including our signature Wings of Spring Gala

Cultivate new partnerships with interfaith groups, corporations, and community organizations

Use Bloomerang CRM to track donor engagement, giving trends, and retention

Leadership & Strategy

Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and refine the annual fundraising and communications plan

Supervise the development team, providing coaching, structure, and support

Serve as staff liaison to the board development committee and support board fundraising involvement

Represent the organization at meetings and donor events

Actively contribute to leadership team conversations and cross-departmental alignment

Communications

Develop and manage a comprehensive communications strategy across print, digital, and social media

Ensure consistent, mission-aligned messaging across all donor and public-facing materials

Oversee website updates, donor newsletters, social content, annual reports, and appeal letters

Manage direct-mail and digital campaigns, working with vendors and internal stakeholders

Serve as point of contact for media and public relations inquiries

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, or development—preferably in the nonprofit sector

Proven success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and campaign planning

Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills

Experience managing staff or vendors

Familiarity with Bloomerang, Monday.com, or similar donor/project management tools

Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset and passion for equity, access, and lifelong learning