Director of Development

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Reports To: Executive Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Development Team
Category: Exempt; Full-time
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Salary: $90,000–$110,000 + generous benefits

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About Transform 1012
Transform 1012 N. Main Street is a Fort Worth-based nonprofit coalition transforming the former Ku Klux Klan Klavern No. 101 Auditorium into — a national model of reparative justice, truth-telling, and liberation. Named for Mr. Fred Rouse, a Black butcher and father lynched by a white mob in Fort Worth in 1921, the Center will return a place built to intimidate and exclude to the very communities it was designed to harm. 

 

We are now in the most critical and exciting phase of our work: launching a $70 million capital campaign, advancing design development, and preparing for construction in 2027. We are seeking a Director of Development who is as committed to our mission as they are to fundraising excellence.
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The Opportunity
The Director of Development will serve as a key member of Transform 1012’s senior leadership team, working in close partnership with the Executive Director to advance all aspects of the organization’s fundraising strategy. This role encompasses the capital campaign, operational fundraising, donor stewardship, and the ongoing expansion and diversification of the organization’s giving base.

This is a rare opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up, at the intersection of racial justice, arts, community healing, and transformative architecture.

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Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Leadership
In collaboration with the Executive Director:

• Define the fundraising strategy to support the organization’s operating budget, mission, and objectives through major gifts and memberships; planned, corporate, and foundation giving, events, and government relations initiatives; all with clearly defined goals, objectives, and timelines.

• Lead, oversee, and implement an integrated fundraising plan to include national and regional funder cultivation supporting a multimillion-dollar capital campaign.

• Ensure the fundraising strategy: (1) diversifies the organization’s revenue; (2) expands the donor base through collaborative fundraising partnerships; and (3) incorporates equity and reparative justice principles.

• Support fundraising efforts of the Board of Directors to cultivate a spirit of philanthropy and to ensure they meet the annual Board goal through their contributions, company contributions, and introductions and referrals to new donors.

• Coordinate closely with programs, communications, and finance to ensure fundraising aligns with community impact and messaging. 

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Community Engagement & Partnership

• Act as an advocate and ambassador in the community for all matters relevant to the organization, its services, and constituents. Effectively work, manage, and grow collaborative partnerships locally and nationally with an intention to address racial reconciliation and justice.

• Maintain the highest standards of accountability to donors, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws, and with the CFRE Ethical Principles in Fundraising. Demonstrate empathy, perseverance, and sensitivity to the needs of donors through all personal contact and community engagement.

Operations & Administration

• Guide the day-to-day operations of the development function to ensure that all administrative and operational aspects are executed at a high level of quality and efficiency.

• Maintain the CRM system with accurate and complete records of all communications with donors, including best-in-class recognition of donor giving.

• Manage relationships with grant writers and other fundraising third-party organizations.

• Be an effective consensus builder, skilled at keeping internal and external constituents engaged, cohesive, and passionate about the work ahead.

• When appropriate, collaborate with other team members to secure the necessary funding for programs, events, and other activities.

As the Organization Grows

• Collaborate with other members of the team to ensure consistent messaging and outreach strategies as they affect all philanthropy efforts.

• Partner with the Head of Finance & Administration to ensure sound fiscal operation of the philanthropic function, including timely, accurate, and comprehensive budgeting, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of charitable contributions and department expenses.

• Recruit, diversify, coach, inspire, and motivate a strong philanthropy team that reflects the communities this organization serves.

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Who You Are
You are a mission-driven development leader who thrives in dynamic, start-up environments. You bring deep experience in nonprofit fundraising and capital campaigns, and you lead with integrity, transparency, and a genuine commitment to reparative justice. You are energized by building donor relationships and development infrastructure alongside a transformative capital construction project. You understand that philanthropy, when done right, is itself an act of justice when it returns resources to communities that have historically been denied them.

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Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful multi-million-dollar fundraising strategies and capital campaigns, including identifying new donors, communicating the mission, cultivating donors, and securing major gifts.

• Willingness and openness to immerse oneself in and understand the unique culture of the region, establish visibility, and build a reputation of engagement with community leaders.

• Demonstrated experience writing, securing, and managing six- and seven-figure foundation, government, and corporate grants.

• Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and municipal grant proposal submission and fundraising processes.

• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources.

• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex concepts clearly, verbally and in writing.

• High-energy, results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative drive.

• Excellent strategic planning, interpersonal, and time management skills.

• A leader who holds themselves with the utmost integrity and aligns with values consistent with the organization’s mission.

• Strong dedication to establishing and pursuing best practices as a fundraising professional.

• A creative thinker who can effectively navigate changing timelines, challenging circumstances, and sensitive issues while remaining optimistic and solution-oriented.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, database management, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and relevant development tools. 

• Experience in data hygiene best practices and reporting for board and funder use.

• Experience with board training and engagement in fundraising practices.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse internal teams, identities, and external stakeholders.

• Culturally responsive and values-aligned leadership style, grounded in empathy, transparency, and respect for community voice. Strong intercultural competencies with our constituencies.

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent experience — including relevant training, professional background, and institutional certifications — will be considered equally.

• Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience executing successful capital campaigns and high-net-worth fundraising strategies across all aspects of fundraising operations, including building the case, cultivating donors, and soliciting and securing individual and major gifts.

• A deep and personal understanding of the major donor landscape and culture of philanthropy in the communities this leader will engage, including North Texas and beyond.

• Track record of raising six- and seven-figure gifts for both capital and operating needs.

• Demonstrated success working in or for arts or social justice organizations, with genuine enthusiasm for both.

 

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Physical Requirements
The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Moderate stress level.

• Ability to be on-site in Fort Worth as needed.

• Occasional standing and lifting of at least 20 pounds.

• Availability for occasional evenings/weekends due to community events.

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Compensation & Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time position based in Fort Worth, TX. Salary range:
$90,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience, plus generous health benefits.

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EEO/ADA Statement
Transform 1012 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting employees without regard to their race, gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic disposition, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Our organization strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Our intention is that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Our intent is to offer reasonable accommodations during the employment process for individuals with disabilities.

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To Apply
Transform 1012 N. Main Street requests that all inquiries, nominations, and applications be submitted via email to info@transform1012.org. Applications should include a letter of interest and a current résumé or curriculum vitae.​​​​​