Required Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. As no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply if you feel that much of the following matches your experience.
Who Thrives in this Role
You’ve already had direct responsibility for donor relationships, with 2–4 years of experience beyond the development assistant or coordinator level.
You’re comfortable engaging donors in person, on the phone, and over Zoom, and bring strong communication and interpersonal skills to those interactions.
You’ve owned relationships and worked toward clear fundraising goals, with a sense of what works, what doesn’t, and how to adjust.
You’re excited to take responsibility for a core fundraising channel now, with the potential to grow into broader development leadership over time.
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BENEFITS
We offer employer-paid health insurance, employee-paid dental and vision options are also available, and a 403(b) Vanguard retirement plan with 3% employer match. We offer a generous paid time off package and flex time. Standard working conditions. Must be eligible to work in the United States without employee sponsorship. Visit bit.ly/ASW-dev-director for complete details regarding qualifications.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Austin Soundwaves is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its applicants, staff members, and families, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at info@austinsoundwaves.org.
HIRING PROCESS
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between Monday, April 6 and Friday, April 24.
A total of three (3) rounds, including a zoom screening, Zoom interview, and in-person interview.
Final offer expected by mid-June.
Earliest start date is July 13, 2026.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please view the complete and detailed job description before applying by visiting the link here: bit.ly/ASW-dev-director. It will include complete details and information about the position, qualifications, responsibilities, benefits, hiring process, timeline, and more.
Please send the following application materials to info@austinsoundwaves.org with Development Director in the subject line by Friday, April 24th at 12pm central time.
Maximum 2-page resume attached as a PDF.
Tell us a bit about yourself and why you would like to be our Development Director
Option 1: Cover letter or
Option 2: 90-second max selfie video sent as an unlisted YouTube link
Names, emails, and phone of 2 professional references (preferably one is a current or past supervisor). They will only be contacted should you reach the final round of interviews.
LinkedIn or personal/professional website link.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Experience:
Fundraising: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Austin, TX 78702: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78702
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Duties / Expectations:
Development Director
Austin Soundwaves
2235 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Hybrid work
$70,000 - $75,000 a year - Full-time
Skills
Do you have experience in Teamwork?
Benefits
Flextime
403(b) matching
403(b)
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full job description
Please view the complete and detailed job description before applying by visiting the link here: bit.ly/ASW-dev-director. It will include complete details and information about the position, qualifications, responsibilities, benefits, hiring process, timeline, and more.
POSITION
Development Director
$70,000-$75,000
Reports to the Executive Director
Earliest start date: July 13, 2026
Deadline to apply: Friday, April 24th at 12pm CDT
ORGANIZATION
Austin Soundwaves is an arts education nonprofit expanding access to high-quality music education across Central Texas, with the vision of a world without barriers to learning music. Founded in 2011 as an El Sistema-inspired program, Austin Soundwaves now reaches more than 2,000 students each year through school partnerships and nine community programs providing music instruction, mentorship, and educator training. To date, the organization has served over 6,000 students and partnered with more than 50 schools across the region.
In 2027, the organization will open its first dedicated music education facility as part of the Community Arts Collaborative, a 25,000-square-foot arts facility in Central East Austin.
ABOUT THE ROLE
With the growth of our organization comes an important next step: building the systems and relationships that will sustain Austin Soundwaves for the long term. The Development Director will be a vital thought partner, strategist, and leader on an experienced fundraising team that includes the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Operations Manager, and Marketing Manager. This role focuses primarily on individual giving through the development of annual fund, mid-level giving, and recurring donations, within an organization entering a significant period of growth.
You will not be expected to build a development department from scratch or manage grants, marketing, and major gifts. Instead, this is an opportunity to join a strong, effective team and partner closely with an Executive Director who is actively engaged in fundraising, values collaboration, experienced in building donor relationships, and committed to long-term sustainability through authentic partnerships and thoughtful strategy.
Austin Soundwaves operates with an annual budget of $1 million, including $700,000 in contributed revenue. Your role will play a central part in growing that support in close collaboration with the leadership team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
40%: Lead Individual Giving - Lead strategy and execution of the annual fund program, grow our donor base through one-time, annual, and mid-level giving, and execute multi-channel annual fund campaigns and create giving appeals tied to program priorities.
30%: Lead Donor Stewardship & Mid-Level Cultivation - Build relationships with donors through regular meetings, site visits, and conversations, strengthen donor retention and upgrade strategies to grow mid-level giving, and collaborate with the Executive Director on qualification, stewardship, and major gift asks.
30%: Internal Collaboration - Strategize with the Executive Director on fundraising priorities and development reports for board meetings and presentations and work closely with the core leadership team on strategizing foundation, corporate, and government funding, presenting at our Development Committee meetings, earned revenue growth, and development operations and systems.
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