Description
Dallas Pets Alive is one of the fastest-growing animal welfare organizations in North Texas, working to create a more compassionate, innovative, and sustainable future for pets and the people who love them.
Over the past several years, DPA has expanded dramatically in both impact and reach, growing lifesaving programs, integrating Dogs Matter and the Humane Society of Dallas County, and developing innovative community-based initiatives that are changing the way animal welfare is approached in our region.
We are entering an exciting next chapter of growth and are looking for a Development Director who is energized by the opportunity to help build what comes next. If you are someone who thrives in a mission-driven, fast-moving environment, loves building relationships, and wants your work to directly impact lives every single day, we want to meet you!
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: This is not a “maintain the status quo” development role. This is an opportunity to help shape and grow the fundraising engine of a rapidly evolving organization making a real impact in North Texas. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who is excited to build, create, connect, and lead. The ideal candidate is both visionary and execution-focused, someone who can think big while also rolling up their sleeves to make things happen. You’ll work closely with the CEO, Board, staff, volunteers, and community partners to grow sustainable funding that supports and expands DPA’s lifesaving mission.
SALARY/PAY RATE: Full-time. Commensurate with experience.
WHAT YOU’LL HELP BUILD:
Major donor relationships and stewardship
Corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships
Monthly and recurring giving programs
Planned giving initiatives
Signature fundraising events and campaigns
Community engagement opportunities
Long-term fundraising strategy and infrastructure
Potential future capital campaign efforts
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Building authentic relationships with donors, sponsors, and community leaders
Expanding sustainable revenue streams
Helping DPA grow responsibly and strategically
Creating excitement and engagement around the mission
Bringing creativity, energy, and fresh ideas to fundraising efforts
Helping ensure more animals and families receive lifesaving support
Requirements
THIS ROLE IS IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WHO:
Loves relationship building and storytelling
Is energized by growth and change
Wants to help scale a mission-driven organization
Is motivated by impact, not just metrics
Sees fundraising as community-building, not just asking for money
Brings at least 3 years minimum experience in professional development work for a similar animal welfare or related non-profit or foundation and a CFRE certification
WHO YOU ARE:
A builder and connector
Comfortable in a fast-paced and evolving environment
A self-starter who takes initiative
Organized, proactive and highly relational
Passionate about mission-driven work
Excited to represent DPA in the community
Both strategic and hands-on
Most importantly, you believe deeply in the power of animal welfare and community impact.
NON-NEGOTIABLES:
A bachelor’s degree
Must have donor CRM and Google suite experience and be proficient or able to easily learn current technology in relation to communication, marketing and CRM’s.
Must have experience with current marketing tools such as social media platforms and MailChimp
This is a virtual position but must be local within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex
Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare
