Director of Development & External Affairs

AccessHealth•Richmond, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This senior, externally focused role makes you face and voice of AccessHealth leading three interconnected functions: philanthropic development (individual, corporate, and foundation), clinical referral pipeline and strategic partnerships, and digital marketing including SEO and AI-driven search. Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.; this role is built for someone ready to build at scale.

Requirements

7+ years in nonprofit development, healthcare BD, or comparable external-facing leadership
Proven track record: personally closed gifts, grants, or sponsorships of $25,000+
Managed an annual fund of $500,000+
Experience producing fundraising events generating $100,000+ in revenue
Grant writing and management (federal, state, and/or private foundation)
Proficiency in CRM/donor software (Bloomerang, Donor Perfect, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or equivalent)
Working knowledge of SEO, digital marketing, and social media
Brings an established network in Greater Houston / Fort Bend County - foundation contacts, hospital community benefit leaders, corporate giving relationships. Day-one relationships matter.
Genuine commitment to health equity and serving underserved communities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MPH, MBA, MPA, MHA) or CFRE certification
FQHC or safety-net healthcare experience
AIO/LLM search optimization experience

Responsibilities

Build AccessHealth's philanthropic infrastructure - individual giving, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and signature events (annual gala, golf tournaments).
Own the full development lifecycle from prospect to stewardship.
Staff the Board Development Committee.
CRM management with regular CEO/Board reporting.
Build and manage a structured referral network from hospitals, clinics, employers, schools, faith communities, and social service nonprofits.
Cultivate government relations with county, state, and federal officials.
Represent AccessHealth at chambers, coalitions, and healthcare forums.
Serve as AccessHealth's primary community ambassador.
Direct digital marketing, SEO, and AIO strategy (Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) ensures AccessHealth is found wherever patients and partners’ search.
Manage external communications, media relations, and annual impact reports.