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Director of Development

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

$92k–$98k/yr

Senior

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Director of Development at Arms Wide is the job for you! Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with a 49-year…

Skills: Fundraising, Donor Relations, External Communications, Donor Stewardship, Corporate Partnerships

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Foster Care Adoption Coordinator

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

$44k–$48k/yr

Mid level

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Foster Care Adoption Coordinator at Arms Wide is the job for you! Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with …

Skills: Case Management, Crisis Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Relationship Cultivation, Verbal Communication

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Director of Development

Arms Wide

Houston, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • $92k–$98k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan With Match, Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
  • Posted 12d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Director of Development leads the organization's fundraising, external communications, and donor relations strategies. This role manages corporate partnerships, grants, and special events while supervising development and marketing staff.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience are required, with five years in a non-profit setting preferred. Candidates must be trauma-informed, compassionate, and possess reliable transportation.

Full job description

Looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families? The Director of Development at Arms Wide is the job for you! 

Arms Wide is a child and family-serving organization with a 49-year history that is deeply committed to transforming the lives of children in need of safe and nurturing permanent families in Houston and South Texas.  

The Director of Development works across departments to ensure the integration of a comprehensive communications and donor relations strategy for the organization.  From a project management/detail perspective, this position is responsible for all aspects of Arms Wide’s external communications, fundraising appeals, donor stewardship and touchpoints, corporate partnerships, special events, and grants management. The Director of Development is responsible for the development and implementation of fundraising plans and activities with assistance from the Board of Directors. This position is a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the President and CEO.  The Director of Development provides direct supervision to development/marketing staff.

Arms Wide is looking for someone who is:

* Compassionate

* Motivated to support children and families

* Energetic

* Team player with an optimistic outlook

* Trauma-informed

Experience/Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year college or university; and a minimum of three years of commensurate work experience

Experience/Skills Preferred

  • Five years of commensurate work experience in non-profit organizations preferred

Travel Required

  • Reliable transportation is required. Mileage reimbursed.

Our Benefit Package Includes

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 401k retirement plan with match
  • Paid life insurance
  • Generous vacation (paid time off) plan
  • 8 paid holidays each year (10 days)
  • 2 paid "Employee Choice" days each year
  • Convenient central location with free parking
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount (Perks) Program

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on scheduled hours worked and length of service at Arms Wide.

Arms Wide is an equal-opportunity employer.

Arms Wide is committed to selecting the best and most qualified person available for each vacant opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, Arms Wide is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

For more information about Arms Wide, please visit our website at armswide.org.

Related keywords

Fundraising PlansDonor StewardshipGrants ManagementNon-ProfitCorporate PartnershipsExternal CommunicationsSenior LeadershipTrauma-InformedDonor RelationsMarketing

About Arms Wide

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Preserving and Fulfilling Families

Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1977
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
642

Arms Wide is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in foster care in need of safe and nurturing permanent families. Our decades of expertise along with our intimate size provide for unparalleled, personalized support. We embrace each family we serve with warmth and compassion and hold their hand throughout their journey – whether that be foster care, kinship care, adoption, or permanency support services. Our commitment to every child, every family, wherever their paths lead, is to guide, support, celebrate and make an impact on the whole family.

Offices: 6925 Portwest Drive, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77024, US · 500 N. Water Street, Suite 604, South Tower, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, US

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About Arms Wide

LinkedInVisit site

Preserving and Fulfilling Families

Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1977
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
642

Arms Wide is dedicated to transforming the lives of children in foster care in need of safe and nurturing permanent families. Our decades of expertise along with our intimate size provide for unparalleled, personalized support. We embrace each family we serve with warmth and compassion and hold their hand throughout their journey – whether that be foster care, kinship care, adoption, or permanency support services. Our commitment to every child, every family, wherever their paths lead, is to guide, support, celebrate and make an impact on the whole family.

Offices: 6925 Portwest Drive, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77024, US · 500 N. Water Street, Suite 604, South Tower, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, US

AdoptionPost AdoptionFoster Careand Kinship Care
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