Associate Director of Development
El Buen Samaritano, Austin, TX, United States
Who We Are
For over 35 years, El Buen Samaritano (El Buen) has been a trusted community resource for Latino and immigrant families in Central Texas. Serving more than 30,000 individuals annually through innovative, culturally relevant food access, health literacy, and education programming, El Buen is a progressive, welcoming space for families to grow into their own power and unleash their potential.
Visit our website to learn more about our organization: www.elbuen.org.
Job Description El Buen seeks an Associate Director of Development (ADD) to support the implementation of fundraising activities and amplify El Buen’s mission in the philanthropic community during a period of organizational growth. The ADD will join a passionate, hard‑working team of fundraising and communications professionals to aid in securing a robust annual development goal exceeding $6 million, including over $600,000 in unrestricted dollars through campaigns, individual donors, foundations, corporate giving, and special events.
Purpose As part of the Development team, this position reports to the Director of Development and Communications (DODC) and assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual and corporate giving program to support the organization’s unrestricted funding goals. The ADD will be responsible for Annual Campaigns and Corporate Giving, including creating campaign appeals, corporate sponsorship packages, and donor cultivation and stewardship materials. This position has the potential to oversee additional support staff.
Work Hours This is a full‑time, exempt position based at El Buen headquarters, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events as needed. Following a three‑month probationary period, employees may work one day per week remotely, or up to two days per week if commuting from a location more than one hour from the office. Employees are expected to attend all staff training, professional development activities, and in‑person organizational events.
What You Will Be Doing
Annual Fund, Campaigns & Corporate Giving (50%)
Support the Development team with the management of El Buen’s Annual Fund, including executing digital and direct mail appeals, peer‑to‑peer fundraisers, and special events.
Conceptualize, plan, execute, and operate campaigns such as: ¡Avanzando Futuros! Brunch Celebration, Amplify Austin, En el Juego: Back to School (B2S) Campaign, and Community Health Worker Graduation.
Collaborate with the Development and Volunteer Engagement Manager (VEM) on El Buen’s flagship Hands for Hope: Food Equity and Access Campaign to meet fundraising goals.
Develop and manage a fundraising plan with a working prospect list, strategically aligning with the DODC to meet unrestricted fundraising goals.
Establish a recurring donor program, including levels, benefits, and recruitment.
Support the planning, growth, and execution of direct mail appeals such as End of Year and Spring Appeal in collaboration with the Development team.
Collaborate with the Development and Volunteer Engagement Manager to secure volunteer relationships with churches, schools, corporations, and community partners to grow the donor‑volunteer pipeline.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship – Corporate Membership Program (25%)
Oversee El Buen’s Corporate Membership Program, securing corporate funding to diversify and grow unrestricted resources.
Manage full‑cycle relationship building—identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal.
Establish systems and procedures for pursuing corporate relationships.
Perform prospect research on businesses for sponsorships, workplace giving partnerships, events, and collaborative fundraising opportunities.
Project‑manage corporate and partner drives, including Back to School and the Angel Tree holiday project.
Engage corporate donors in volunteer opportunities in collaboration with the Development Manager.
Maintain accurate donor/funder records in the development database, tracking moves and funding decisions.
Supervision (15%)
Provide strategic leadership and supervision to the Development and Volunteer Engagement Manager.
Oversee recruitment, retention, and professional development of staff in alignment with HR policies, ensuring values of equity, collaboration, and excellence.
Conduct regular check‑ins and annual performance evaluations, offering mentorship and growth opportunities.
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness across the department.
Attend scheduled Development team meetings to facilitate cohesion, planning, and task allocation.
Allocate staffing and resources effectively to meet program and organizational needs.
Cross‑Department Collaboration (5%)
Support and collaborate on donor‑centered content for social media, email, newsletters, radio, and TV.
Participate in networking events and present on behalf of El Buen.
Work with DODC to provide support for Development Committee meetings as requested.
Create and provide regular fundraising reports to the Executive Team and Development Committee.
Participate in annual Development Strategic Planning and Annual Development Plan processes.
Other Activities as Assigned (5%)
Participate in emergency response operations as needed to address community disasters.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Four to six years of experience in a fundraising office of a foundation, corporate giving program, non‑profit organization, or large institution such as a university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Experience growing unrestricted portfolios, including strong corporate connections.
Experience with annual giving or individual giving programs.
Excellent writing skills and proven ability to construct clear, compelling donor communications and proposals.
Experience developing and monitoring budgets, and submitting reports to funders and/or donors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of fundraising practices, procedures, and philosophies.
Experience with gift processing and database management preferred (Network for Good preferred).
Direct mail experience.
Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements
Ability to work in a hands‑on environment with limited resources.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee, donor, benefactor, and constituent information.
Computer literacy and knowledge of appropriate fundraising software.
Ability to develop and deliver fundraising reports and analyses.
Highly efficient, resourceful, and flexible.
Strategic thinker adept at innovation, forward‑thinking, planning, prioritizing, multi‑tasking, organizing, and following through while remaining energetic and focused.
Self‑motivated, diplomatic, and straightforward—capable of sharing information readily, listening, giving advice, and respecting others’ abilities.
Energetic and willing to work hands‑on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities.
Interpersonal skills to relate to a diverse group of donors, volunteers, and colleagues, with diplomacy and discretion.
Proficiency with communication and email marketing tools and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter); proficiency with Adobe programs (Acrobat, InDesign) preferred; some knowledge of website management preferred.
What We Can Offer You for All Your Hard Work
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
403(b) retention plan offered immediately.
El Buen will match employee contributions dollar for dollar, up to 4%.
El Buen will make a retirement contribution of 5% of earnings (must enroll).
Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
Time off including 8 paid holidays, Thanksgiving week, and up to 10 days of winter break.
Annual vacation time: 80 hours.
Sick leave: 1 day per month of service (12 days per year).
Additional Information
Safeguarding certification is required for employment at El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission. This certification protects employees, clients, and the institution.
Criminal background check will be conducted on all final candidates.
The qualifications and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job Type: Full‑time
Annual Salary: $75,000
Please do not call or email recruiters. We will only contact successful candidates.
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Visit our website to learn more about our organization: www.elbuen.org.
Job Description El Buen seeks an Associate Director of Development (ADD) to support the implementation of fundraising activities and amplify El Buen’s mission in the philanthropic community during a period of organizational growth. The ADD will join a passionate, hard‑working team of fundraising and communications professionals to aid in securing a robust annual development goal exceeding $6 million, including over $600,000 in unrestricted dollars through campaigns, individual donors, foundations, corporate giving, and special events.
Purpose As part of the Development team, this position reports to the Director of Development and Communications (DODC) and assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual and corporate giving program to support the organization’s unrestricted funding goals. The ADD will be responsible for Annual Campaigns and Corporate Giving, including creating campaign appeals, corporate sponsorship packages, and donor cultivation and stewardship materials. This position has the potential to oversee additional support staff.
Work Hours This is a full‑time, exempt position based at El Buen headquarters, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and special events as needed. Following a three‑month probationary period, employees may work one day per week remotely, or up to two days per week if commuting from a location more than one hour from the office. Employees are expected to attend all staff training, professional development activities, and in‑person organizational events.
What You Will Be Doing
Annual Fund, Campaigns & Corporate Giving (50%)
Support the Development team with the management of El Buen’s Annual Fund, including executing digital and direct mail appeals, peer‑to‑peer fundraisers, and special events.
Conceptualize, plan, execute, and operate campaigns such as: ¡Avanzando Futuros! Brunch Celebration, Amplify Austin, En el Juego: Back to School (B2S) Campaign, and Community Health Worker Graduation.
Collaborate with the Development and Volunteer Engagement Manager (VEM) on El Buen’s flagship Hands for Hope: Food Equity and Access Campaign to meet fundraising goals.
Develop and manage a fundraising plan with a working prospect list, strategically aligning with the DODC to meet unrestricted fundraising goals.
Establish a recurring donor program, including levels, benefits, and recruitment.
Support the planning, growth, and execution of direct mail appeals such as End of Year and Spring Appeal in collaboration with the Development team.
Collaborate with the Development and Volunteer Engagement Manager to secure volunteer relationships with churches, schools, corporations, and community partners to grow the donor‑volunteer pipeline.
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship – Corporate Membership Program (25%)
Oversee El Buen’s Corporate Membership Program, securing corporate funding to diversify and grow unrestricted resources.
Manage full‑cycle relationship building—identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal.
Establish systems and procedures for pursuing corporate relationships.
Perform prospect research on businesses for sponsorships, workplace giving partnerships, events, and collaborative fundraising opportunities.
Project‑manage corporate and partner drives, including Back to School and the Angel Tree holiday project.
Engage corporate donors in volunteer opportunities in collaboration with the Development Manager.
Maintain accurate donor/funder records in the development database, tracking moves and funding decisions.
Supervision (15%)
Provide strategic leadership and supervision to the Development and Volunteer Engagement Manager.
Oversee recruitment, retention, and professional development of staff in alignment with HR policies, ensuring values of equity, collaboration, and excellence.
Conduct regular check‑ins and annual performance evaluations, offering mentorship and growth opportunities.
Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness across the department.
Attend scheduled Development team meetings to facilitate cohesion, planning, and task allocation.
Allocate staffing and resources effectively to meet program and organizational needs.
Cross‑Department Collaboration (5%)
Support and collaborate on donor‑centered content for social media, email, newsletters, radio, and TV.
Participate in networking events and present on behalf of El Buen.
Work with DODC to provide support for Development Committee meetings as requested.
Create and provide regular fundraising reports to the Executive Team and Development Committee.
Participate in annual Development Strategic Planning and Annual Development Plan processes.
Other Activities as Assigned (5%)
Participate in emergency response operations as needed to address community disasters.
What You Will Bring
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Four to six years of experience in a fundraising office of a foundation, corporate giving program, non‑profit organization, or large institution such as a university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Experience growing unrestricted portfolios, including strong corporate connections.
Experience with annual giving or individual giving programs.
Excellent writing skills and proven ability to construct clear, compelling donor communications and proposals.
Experience developing and monitoring budgets, and submitting reports to funders and/or donors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Working knowledge of fundraising practices, procedures, and philosophies.
Experience with gift processing and database management preferred (Network for Good preferred).
Direct mail experience.
Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements
Ability to work in a hands‑on environment with limited resources.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee, donor, benefactor, and constituent information.
Computer literacy and knowledge of appropriate fundraising software.
Ability to develop and deliver fundraising reports and analyses.
Highly efficient, resourceful, and flexible.
Strategic thinker adept at innovation, forward‑thinking, planning, prioritizing, multi‑tasking, organizing, and following through while remaining energetic and focused.
Self‑motivated, diplomatic, and straightforward—capable of sharing information readily, listening, giving advice, and respecting others’ abilities.
Energetic and willing to work hands‑on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities.
Interpersonal skills to relate to a diverse group of donors, volunteers, and colleagues, with diplomacy and discretion.
Proficiency with communication and email marketing tools and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter); proficiency with Adobe programs (Acrobat, InDesign) preferred; some knowledge of website management preferred.
What We Can Offer You for All Your Hard Work
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
403(b) retention plan offered immediately.
El Buen will match employee contributions dollar for dollar, up to 4%.
El Buen will make a retirement contribution of 5% of earnings (must enroll).
Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
Professional development opportunities.
Time off including 8 paid holidays, Thanksgiving week, and up to 10 days of winter break.
Annual vacation time: 80 hours.
Sick leave: 1 day per month of service (12 days per year).
Additional Information
Safeguarding certification is required for employment at El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission. This certification protects employees, clients, and the institution.
Criminal background check will be conducted on all final candidates.
The qualifications and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Job Type: Full‑time
Annual Salary: $75,000
Please do not call or email recruiters. We will only contact successful candidates.
#J-18808-Ljbffr