• Formulate and execute a multi-year fundraising roadmap, including annual targets and milestones, to drive sustained revenue growth.
• Cultivate and steward long-term relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation representatives to secure and grow funding revenue.
• Lead and strategize grant application processes, while partnering with external grant-writing consultants to ensure timely and successful submissions.
• Design, implement, and oversee specialized fundraising initiatives and campaigns that align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Coordinate and execute signature fundraising events, while also leveraging other event opportunities throughout the year.
• Provide effective leadership and management to development team, fostering a culture of accountability and alignment with HRI's mission and objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Development, Communications, Nonprofit management, Business or related field. Masters degree preferred
• 5+ years experience in leading fundraising and event management
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing. Candidates with significant writing experience outside of grant writing will be considered.
• High-level proficiency using Microsoft suite products and cloud-based CRM/digital engagement software.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interpersonal and emotional intelligence, warmth, resilience.
• Provide support and contribute to a working environment in which all individuals are respected regardless of their individual differences.

• Able to work on a computer, including sitting at a desk, for extended periods of time.
• Able to speak clearly on the phone and in person.
• Able to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

The position is a full-time exempt position. The salary range is $85,000 - $95,000, commensurate with experience, in addition to health, vision, dental, and ancillary benefits. We offer competitive time off benefits including 10 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 1 week closure during the December/January holidays and ample sick and vacation time.

Other benefits include:

The Human Rights Initiative of North Texas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.  Candidates from immigrant, global majority, and diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are a fair chance employer. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to finalizing an offer of employment.

HRI follows CDC guidelines relating to COVID-19.