Director of Development - North Dallas
Posted on May 03, 2026 (about 1 month ago)
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Director of Development – Dallas North Tollway Corridor
Children’s Flight of Hope (CFOH) exists to ensure that distance and the cost of travel never prevent a child from accessing life-saving, specialized medical care. We coordinate and fund commercial air travel for children with rare and complex diagnoses, along with a caregiver, to leading centers of excellence across the United States - regardless of distance or frequency of treatment.
Since our founding in North Carolina in 1991, CFOH has evolved from a small organization into a rapidly scaling national nonprofit. From 1,300 flights in 2022, to a goal of 3,000 flights in 2026, the organization is entering a phase of intentional market expansion—prioritizing regions with the highest potential to accelerate both mission delivery and revenue growth.
Texas — specifically the Dallas–Fort Worth region — represents one of the most significant opportunities in CFOH’s national growth strategy. The market offers a convergence of economic strength, corporate density, philanthropic capacity, and mission alignment. Establishing a robust presence in Dallas is central to building a scalable, diversified revenue engine that fuels long-term impact.
About the Opportunity
CFOH is seeking a Director of Development to lead market expansion and revenue generation across the North Dallas corridor. This is a high-impact, externally facing role responsible for building a sustainable, multi-channel fundraising pipeline and establishing CFOH as a recognized and supported organization in North Texas. With market success, this role may grow to manage additional team members in North Texas.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities include:
- Market expansion and strategic revenue growth: lead development and execution of a Dallas market strategy centered on pipeline development, major gift growth, and long-term revenue sustainability; establish Dallas as a revenue-generating market; identify and pursue opportunities across individuals, corporations, and foundations; build a qualified and replenished pipeline to support revenue growth.
- Individual philanthropy: together with the CEO, develop and manage a portfolio of high-capacity prospects and donors; lead gift strategy including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; build trust-based donor relationships aligned with CFOH’s mission and growth strategy.
- Pipeline development & donor conversion: execute disciplined moves management with focus on momentum and timely conversion; track and manage pipeline health; increase conversion rates, retention, and lifetime value across donor segments.
- Corporate & foundation partnerships: develop and close strategic partnerships with corporations and foundations; position CFOH as a partner for corporate social responsibility, financial support, and sponsorship; build a pipeline of institutional funding opportunities.
- Market presence & network expansion: serve as an ambassador for CFOH, building credibility within key communities; leverage and cultivate relationships, prioritizing high-value networks and decision-makers; represent CFOH at events and forums that drive relationship-building and pipeline growth.
- Revenue execution & accountability: own and deliver against defined revenue targets; partner with leadership to forecast revenue, monitor performance, and adjust strategy to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven success securing significant gifts from individuals, corporations, and/or foundations.
- Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding annual revenue targets.
- Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and convert a full donor pipeline—from prospecting through close and stewardship.
- Deep understanding of the Dallas philanthropic landscape, with ability to quickly build credibility and relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead donor solicitations, navigate objections, and secure commitments.
- Skilled in structuring gift agreements (including multi-year commitments) and guiding donors to close.
- 6–8+ years in nonprofit development experience with increasing responsibility.
- Ability to operate independently; hours can be flexible: 25–40 hours per week.
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Contact
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