Location: Abilene, TX
Position Summary:
The Community Development Director is responsible for recruiting volunteers, building and maintaining corporate partnerships, and supporting fundraising efforts in the Abilene market. This position directly oversees part-time Volunteer Recruiters and works closely with the Market President to expand volunteer engagement, strengthen corporate involvement, and support revenue-generating events and initiatives.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities, and Activities:
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement
-Lead comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategies to grow and diversify the volunteer base.
-Oversee and coordinate the work of part-time Volunteer Recruiters to ensure effective outreach, follow-up, and conversion of prospective volunteers.
-Cultivate relationships with community partners, faith-based organizations, businesses, and civic groups to generate volunteer referrals.
Special Events & Corporate Development
-Support the Market President in generating corporate development revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, and employee engagement opportunities.
-Assist with cultivation, solicitation support, and stewardship of corporate donors.
-Provide logistical and relationship support for signature fundraising events, including sponsorship fulfillment, table sales follow-up, guest engagement, and post-event stewardship.
-Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support event communications, outreach, and community visibility.
-Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events and community campaigns
– Work collaboratively with the Market President to meet annual fundraising goals
Community Relations, Marketing & Outreach
-Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization throughout the Abilene community.
– Support consistent, mission-aligned messaging through community presentations, outreach, and partnership engagement.
– Strengthen brand awareness and community presence through strategic outreach and partnerships. – Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and community needs.
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in volunteer recruitment, fundraising, community engagement, or related nonprofit work.
- Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking and written communication.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office or similar platforms, and familiarity with digital marketing and design tools.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed.
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “Community Development Director (WCT)”