Engagement & Advancement Director

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters • Pasadena, TX

7d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge is seeking a visionary and relationship-driven Director of Engagement & Advancement, based in Pasadena, TX, with flexibility for some remote work. This executive-level role will oversee all fundraising initiatives, including donor cultivation, planned giving, and annual giving campaigns in support of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse. This role goes beyond fundraising. It is about mobilizing resources, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and advancing a mission rooted in dignity, safety, and empowerment.

Requirements

• Experience in Planned Giving and Annual Giving, with a proven ability to manage and execute giving campaigns effectively.
• Strong background in Philanthropy and Fundraising, with exceptional relationship-building and donor management skills.
• Proficiency in Budgeting and financial oversight for the planning and allocation of resources in a non-profit setting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with an ability to inspire support for organizational goals.
• Experience working in non-profit organizations, particularly in supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence, is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about survivor advocacy and social justice
• Proven success in nonprofit development and relationship-building
• Strategic thinker with strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable representing the organization with high-level stakeholders
• Values-centered leader who understands that philanthropy is about people, not just dollars

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive fundraising strategy (grants, major gifts, corporate partnerships, events, individual giving)
• Cultivate and steward donors, foundations, and community partners
• Strengthen The Bridge’s visibility through storytelling, impact reporting, and public engagement
• Collaborate with executive leadership on revenue growth and long-term sustainability
• Manage development systems, pipelines, and performance metrics
• Support mission-aligned events and campaigns that deepen community investment

Benefits

• You’ll be part of a dynamic organization changing lives across Harris County and beyond, helping build pathways from crisis to stability, from survival to leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director