Mission Capital is hiring: Director of Development and Communications in Austin

Director of Development and Communications

The Director of Development and Communications of Mainspring Schools will combine strategic fundraising with brand storytelling.
Position Overview
Job Title: Director of Development & Communications
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Starting at $100,000- $120,000 (Commensurate with experience)
The Director of Development and Communications of Mainspring Schools is a dynamic, hands-on professional who is responsible for fundraising, marketing, and public relations. This role secures the financial resources needed to run our programs while building a strong, brand identity. The ideal candidate is a strategic "doer" who can seamlessly pivot from high-level donor cultivation to direct content creation, ensuring all efforts honor the privacy, dignity, and resilience of our students and families. They will play a key leadership role in advancing Mainspring Schools' mission through strategic fundraising, donor cultivation and compelling storytelling. This person will be responsible for raising a portion of the total revenue budget annually from diverse sources and contributing to a strong culture of gratitude, connection, excellence and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Create and execute the annual fundraising strategy, including major gifts, annual appeals, and corporate sponsorships.
Research, write, submit, and track all foundation and corporate grant proposals and impact reports, along with contract grant writer as needed.
Directly manage a portfolio of donors, alongside ED; plan and execute intimate donor cultivation events.
Responsible for managing and updating the organization's CRM system, including data entry, gift processing and donor acknowledgement letters.
Track performance metrics for fundraising ROI and digital communication engagement.
Act as the primary writer and designer for the annual report, newsletters, digital campaigns, and marketing collateral.
Maintain and update the school website, execute email marketing campaigns, and manage social media platforms.
Implement messaging guidelines that protect the privacy of children and families.
Partner with the Executive Director to implement and strengthen the annual fundraising strategy to achieve a revenue budget of approximately $4+ million.
Act as a trusted and strategic partner, positioned to provide continuity and leadership in support of the department's long term success.
Cultivate, steward, and expand a portfolio of individual, foundation, and corporate donors, with an emphasis on building long-term relationships and multi-year commitments.
Support the execution of fundraising events, campaigns and donor engagement experiences throughout the year.
Manage development systems and processes to ensure timely donor acknowledgement, data integrity, and meaningful stewardships.
Work closely with program staff to identify and share compelling stories that inspire donors while maintaining confidentiality and dignity.
Maintain an understanding of national and local fundraising trends and help identify new funding opportunities and innovations.