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Company / Organization: Jolt Action | Jolt Initiative
Position Title: Development Director
Job Location: Dallas, Texas
Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000
Application Deadline: 3/31/2025
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Application Instructions:

Jolt Action | Jolt Initiative seeks an experienced Development Director to help the organization grow its development program with a combined budget of $2.8 million.  This is an exciting opportunity to elevate Jolt's fundraising program to raise the funds necessary to transform Texas. In partnership with the Executive Director, the Development Director will be responsible for executing an annual fundraising plan with a focus on foundation and individual donor recruitment, cultivation, and stewardship. 

 

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Minimum Qualifications:

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's degree or higher education degree

  • 7+ years of experience in non-profit fundraising, networking or development experience with demonstrated history of success or related professional experience in a development position and managing budgets of at least $2.5 million

  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, ability to commute across the city (ies) and nationwide as needed 

  • Standard hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM with strong flexibility to adjust schedule in accordance with assignments

  • Ability to carry and set up tabling/event equipment of at least 20 pounds 

  • Ability to stand or sit for an extended period of time while working in an indoor environment

  • Experience managing and working with high-performing staff and diverse communities

  • Experience designing, maintaining, and improving a goalĀ­ oriented accountability structure without compromising staff autonomy or innovation 

  • A track record of effective individual and major donor fundraising for nonprofits focused on youth leadership development and civic engagement, preferably in Texas

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent listening skills possessing the ability to articulate complex information with influence

  • Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and to work calmly under pressure of goals and deadlines

  • Systems thinking with the ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively

  • Diplomatic, mature approach to problem-solving and the ability to think independently and creatively

  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with a variety of prospects, donors, and leadership volunteers

  • Experience working effectively and respectfully with high-level leadership team, board members and other high-level stakeholders

  • Travel is required as needed (including overnight stays, weekends and evenings) with the ability to visit donors in offices, residences or other agreed locations of the position



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) 

  • Experience in working with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, or similar software

  • CFRE preferred

  • Experience with Every Action preferred

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ABOUT JOLT

Jolt is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 to increase the civic participation of Latinos in Texas to build a stronger democracy and ensure that everyone's voice is heard. Jolt knows that our democracy works best when everyone gets a seat at the table. That's why Jolt builds the leadership capacity of Latinos to mobilize their peers to action. Jolt lifts up the voices of young Latinos in Texas to tell their own stories through creative arts and acts, development institutes, and student leadership. 


Jolt believes that Texas is poised for change, with a growing and disaffected Latino population. Today, 1 in 3 eligible voters in Texas is Latino and projections indicate that by 2030, Latinos will make up the majority of the state's population. But demographics alone aren't destiny. Winning change requires building a homegrown movement and a smart, focused, long-term strategy that can deliver equality and power to those who are most excluded and often first impacted.

Date Posted: 2/13/2025