Description
Department: Development
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Austin, TX
Supervisory: Yes
Union Position: No
Pay Grade: Sr Director
Pay Class: Exempt
Senior Development Director
The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) seeks a full-time Senior Development Director based in Austin, Texas. TFN is a statewide non-partisan, grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.
The Senior Development Director leads the execution and management of Texas Freedom Network’s $5 million fundraising program, translating organizational strategy into coordinated, high-performing revenue streams for both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.
This role is responsible for operationalizing a multi-channel fundraising approach - including institutional giving, individual donors, grassroots engagement, and events - while building the internal systems, team capacity, and cross-functional alignment needed to sustain and grow revenue.
The Director serves as a key implementation partner to the President and Executive Team, ensuring that fundraising strategy is actionable, measurable, and aligned with TFN’s programmatic priorities and role in the broader progressive ecosystem.
Reports to: President/Executive Director
Primary job responsibilities for this position center on the following (may be modified to include additional duties as assigned):
Fundraising Strategy Implementation & Revenue Management
Lead execution of TFN’s annual and multi-year fundraising plans, aligned with organizational priorities that supports both 501(c)(3) (education, advocacy, and programs) and 501(c)(4) (lobbying and electoral) entities
Manage a diversified revenue portfolio, including:
Institutional philanthropy (grants and foundations)
Major donors and mid-level giving
Grassroots and digital fundraising
Events and campaigns
Rapid-response fundraising tied to political moments, legislative fights, and breaking news
Translate high-level goals into clear revenue targets, pipelines, and work plans
Monitor performance and adjust tactics to meet revenue goals
Systems & Pipeline Management
Build and maintain functional fundraising systems, including:
Donor pipeline tracking (prospect → cultivation → solicitation → stewardship)
CRM management and data integrity
Revenue tracking and forecasting
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support decision-making and accountability
Partner with Finance to ensure alignment between revenue tracking, budgeting, and reporting
Strengthen internal processes for consistency, clarity, and sustainability
Team Leadership & Development
Supervise and support development staff across key functions:
Institutional giving
Individual giving
Events and digital engagement
Establish clear goals, roles, and performance expectations
Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development
Build a collaborative, accountable, and sustainable team culture
Donor & Funder Engagement
Manage a portfolio of institutional funders and individual donors
Support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Partner with the President and senior leadership on major donor strategy and key relationships
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with TFN’s priorities
Cross-Functional Alignment
Collaborate with Programs, Communications, and Finance to ensure:
Strong alignment between fundraising and programmatic outcomes
Clear and compelling narratives for funders
Accurate and timely reporting
Ensure development efforts reflect and reinforce TFN’s strategic priorities and campaigns
Board & Organizational Support
Support Board engagement in fundraising efforts
Prepare materials, reports, and tools to strengthen Board participation
Contribute to building a culture of fundraising across the organization
External Representation
Represent TFN in funder meetings, community events, and partner spaces as needed
Support positioning of TFN within aligned funding and movement networks
Align fundraising strategies with broader progressive movement goals and coalition partners
Partner with Communications to ensure consistency in external messaging
TFN Core Values
We encourage all applicants to review TFN’s Core Values to ensure organizational alignment and to learn about the principles we use in our work, decisions, and culture to advance our mission.
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 (depending on experience)
100% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer contribution, paid vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Texas Freedom Network is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people of color, ethnic minorities, women, and individuals from the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
Requirements
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Required
7+ years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising
Demonstrated success managing fundraising programs across multiple revenue streams
Strong writing and communication skills
Experience supervising staff and managing team performance
Strong understanding of donor pipelines, CRM systems, and fundraising operations
Ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable outcomes
Ability to navigate both advocacy and electoral work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the progressive movement landscape in Texas and/or nationally
Experience in issue areas such as democracy, public education, or civic engagement
Experience managing foundation grants and donor portfolios
Experience building or improving fundraising systems and processes
Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving organizational environment
Familiarity with the compliance of fundraising for both a 501(c)3 and 501(c)4
Experience with electoral fundraising
Key Competencies
Executional leadership and accountability
Systems thinking and operational rigor
Relationship management and donor engagement
Data-informed decision-making
Cross-functional collaboration
Commitment to equity, justice, and power-building
