United Way of Amarillo & Canyon · 1 week ago
Development Director
Greater Amarillo Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expUnited Way of Amarillo & Canyon is seeking a Development Director to strengthen and grow their donor base through strategic stewardship and targeted engagement. The role focuses on donor management, high-capacity donor identification, and support for workplace campaigns and special events.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
Lead year-round donor stewardship to retain, recognize, and upgrade individual and workplace donors
Ensure timely acknowledgment, recognition, and follow-up for gifts, pledges, and fundraising activities
Maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, and engagement notes
Identify, research, and help cultivate high-net-worth individuals and leadership-level donors
Collaborate bidirectionally with the Director of Analytics and Data to:
– Analyze giving trends, donor behavior, and prospect data to identify high-capacity and upgrade-ready donors
– Share relationship insights, engagement outcomes, and contact intelligence to inform data modeling, segmentation, and reporting
Support donor moves management strategies in coordination with the Sr. Director of Resource Development
Assist in developing strategies to grow leadership and major giving
Manage post-event follow-up, including donor communications, stewardship, reporting, and next-step engagement
Support planning, execution, and follow-up for fundraising and stewardship events
Provide staff support, donor engagement, and follow-up for special events led by departments outside of Resource Development, as assigned
Assist with donor and volunteer engagement related to special events
Support annual workplace campaigns through donor engagement, stewardship, and post-campaign follow-up
Assist with relationship management for Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECCs), campaign volunteers, and key workplace partners
Collaborate with the Campaign Director to ensure donor continuity beyond the campaign cycle
Support additional fundraising initiatives and opportunities as directed by the Sr. Director of Resource Development
Participate in organization-wide activities and initiatives that contribute to donor acquisition, stewardship, and community engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Nonprofit Management, Business, Public Administration, Social Work, Education, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development
Demonstrated success in donor stewardship and relationship management
Ability to identify and engage high-capacity donors
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation required
Preferred
Experience supporting special events and workplace campaigns
Company
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon
We are working to advance the areas of health, income, education, and basic needs, which are the building blocks for a good quality of life.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase