Development Director, Houston; Home Based

The physical location for the candidate selected must be located in Houston, TX.

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth‑minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others! We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two‑way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

The Development Director serves as a team leader and member of a community‑based fundraising team for Susan G. Komen. This position will oversee the implementation of a year‑round fundraising program for the market, working in close coordination with state or regional and national fundraising teams. The Development Director will lead the community fundraising team potentially with 1‑2 direct reports and will be responsible for meeting revenue targets.

The Development Director will be a strong player‑coach, in addition to providing day‑to‑day leadership of the team, the Director must also help team members deliver on tactical execution.

The primary fundraising program will be the MORE THAN PINK Walk™/Race for the Cure – the signature events for Susan G. Komen. This will include prospecting, cultivating and soliciting sponsors, corporate teams and top fundraisers. This position will also be responsible for driving execution and implementation of other revenue‑generating activities in the market area. which may include individual giving, major gifts, corporate engagement, and special events.

• Development of year‑round fundraising plan and budget to meet revenue goals
• Assist in hiring, training and supervising community fundraising staff
• Expected to meet monthly fundraising goals for MORE THAN PINK Walk/Race for the Cure, third party events, individual giving, special events, etc. and maintain budget in line with organizational guidelines
• Execute the strategy, management and tactical fundraising plan of the MORE THAN PINK Walk ™/ Race for the Cure® to meet revenue goals for the event(s)
• Securing and managing high dollar corporate partnerships for market events
• Maintaining an ongoing pipeline of potential sponsors and donors
• This role will require travel throughout specific markets, territories or assigned area(s), and will work in collaboration with national corporate partnership team to cultivate and activate national partners
• Establish relationships and communication with key constituents which include top fundraisers, top team captains, event chairs and fundraising committees, sponsors, major to mid‑level donors and volunteers
• Adhere to best practices and event timelines and drive accountability by the team
• Ability to keep participants, volunteers, and staff on track and motivated to reach goals
• Work in collaboration with Executive Director on identifying and cultivating potential major gift prospects in the community
• Work cross functionally with other Community Development staff on larger regional or national strategies
• Provides leadership in building confidence and a strong working relationship between the community and Susan G. Komen as an organization
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Susan G. Komen mission and programs to promote the field and campaign fundraising initiatives
• Maintains productive and collaborative relationships with all Komen staff; participates on regional and enterprise projects and committees as appropriate
• Perform other related duties as assigned