Senior Director of Development

External job listingat Samaritan Center

Samaritan Center seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising strategies, donor stewardship, events, and sponsorships.

External source - not verified4 weeks agoOpen until: Oct 30, 2026

Salary

Not provided

Location

Austin, United States

Employment type

Full time

Workplace

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Senior Director of Development

Austin, United States

Job description

About the role

Samaritan Center is seeking a motivated, goal-oriented Senior Director of Development to create a brand-new role and lead efforts to strengthen fundraising. This is a hybrid role in the Austin area.

Samaritan Center strengthens the mental, physical, spiritual, and social well-being of individuals and families through affordable mental health and integrative wellness services. For 52 years, it has served Central Texas through counseling, integrative medicine, community partnerships, and education. Its largest program, Hope for Heroes, serves veterans, service members, their families, and first responders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement fundraising, event, and gift strategies that support the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
  • Maintain the donor portfolio, cultivate new donor relationships, provide consistent outreach and stewardship, and build relationships through community events and engagements.
  • Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management of fundraising events, including the Hope for Heroes Benefit, Samaritan Cup Golf Classic, and other cultivation events. Continuously evaluate event performance and community engagement.
  • Execute and maximize sponsorship strategy by identifying prospects, creating sponsorship packages, and securing commitments.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop short- and long-term fundraising strategies and ensure engagement with the Board of...

Requirements

The listing describes this opportunity as suited to an experienced development professional with a proven track record.

Key facts

  • This is a hybrid role in the Austin area.
  • The role leads efforts to strengthen fundraising at Samaritan Center.
  • The position includes donor cultivation, fundraising events, and sponsorship strategy.

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Frequently asked questions

  • What does the Senior Director of Development do?

    The role leads fundraising efforts, donor cultivation and stewardship, fundraising events, and sponsorship strategy.

  • Which events are included in the role?

    The role includes the Hope for Heroes Benefit, Samaritan Cup Golf Classic, and other cultivation events.

  • What experience does the listing describe?

    The opportunity is described as suited to an experienced development professional with a proven track record.

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