Foundation Director Jobs in Texas
Foundation Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in philanthropy, higher education, healthcare systems, and nonprofit sectors, with openings at every level from development associate stepping into a first leadership role through seasoned senior directors overseeing eight-figure endowments. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring activity, anchored by major institutions such as the University of Texas System, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, all of which maintain active foundation operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are major gifts strategy, endowment management, and healthcare foundation leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Are you a dynamic, relationship-driven leader passionate about connecting the Dallas business community to a life-changing mission? Vogel is seeking a Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships to lead Vogel's corporate fundraising and its grant and foundation work. This person owns the annual corporate and foundation revenue goal, grows current corporate relationships, wins new corporate partners, builds relationships with foundations, and leads the grants function.
If you're ready to leverage your professional network to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team!
This is a full-time leadership position based in Dallas, Texas, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year.
What We Do
Vogel is a well-established nonprofit organization located in Dallas with a history spanning over 36 years. Our core mission is centered around providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters, all within our NAEYC accredited child care facility. Our innovative approach works to support both children and their parents through a two-generation strategy, offering resources that set families on a path toward a brighter future.
What You'll Do
- Own the number. Set and deliver annual corporate and foundation revenue goals. Run a disciplined pipeline in Salesforce, with weekly activity and results reviewed with the CDO.
- Grow current corporate partners. Deepen relationships with our existing corporate supporters. Renew, upgrade and expand their giving.
- Hunt new corporate partners. Prospect, research and open doors with Dallas-Fort Worth companies and their leaders. Use Board, donor and community connections. Close sponsorships, programmatic grants and multi-year commitments.
- Sell our signature events. Lead corporate sponsorship sales for the Arts Performance Event, Dodge for a Cause and other events.
- Build employee giving. Develop workplace giving, matching gifts, payroll giving, cause marketing and employee engagement programs with partner companies.
- Lead foundation relationships. Build and steward relationships with foundations and shape strategy for large proposals.
- Lead the grants function. Manage and develop the Grants Coordinator. Set the grant calendar and priorities, review and approve proposals and reports, and write the occasional high-stakes application.
- Be a Vogel ambassador. Represent Vogel with professionalism and passion at executive tables, community events and partner meetings. Tell Vogel's story in a way that inspires companies and foundations to invest in children and families.
- Steward like a pro. Make sure every partner is thanked, reported to and renewed, in line with Vogel's culture of legendary service and the human touch.
- 7 or more years of nonprofit fundraising, with a proven record in corporate partnerships, sponsorships and/or foundation giving.
- A documented record of hitting or beating revenue goals, and of personally closing five- and six-figure gifts, sponsorships and grants.
- 2 or more years leading or coaching staff (preferred).
- Strong writing and presentation skills, and enough grant knowledge to direct and approve proposals.
- Comfort with Salesforce and data-driven pipeline management.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Vogel is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children's lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.
If you're ready to make a difference and bring your skills to a team that values hard work, reliability, and dedication, we’d love to hear from you!
Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and make a lasting impact with us!
Are you a dynamic, relationship-driven leader passionate about connecting the Dallas business community to a life-changing mission? Vogel is seeking a Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships to lead Vogel's corporate fundraising and its grant and foundation work. This person owns the annual corporate and foundation revenue goal, grows current corporate relationships, wins new corporate partners, builds relationships with foundations, and leads the grants function.
If you're ready to leverage your professional network to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team!
This is a full-time leadership position based in Dallas, Texas, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year.
What We Do
Vogel is a well-established nonprofit organization located in Dallas with a history spanning over 36 years. Our core mission is centered around providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters, all within our NAEYC accredited child care facility. Our innovative approach works to support both children and their parents through a two-generation strategy, offering resources that set families on a path toward a brighter future.
What You'll Do
- Own the number. Set and deliver annual corporate and foundation revenue goals. Run a disciplined pipeline in Salesforce, with weekly activity and results reviewed with the CDO.
- Grow current corporate partners. Deepen relationships with our existing corporate supporters. Renew, upgrade and expand their giving.
- Hunt new corporate partners. Prospect, research and open doors with Dallas-Fort Worth companies and their leaders. Use Board, donor and community connections. Close sponsorships, programmatic grants and multi-year commitments.
- Sell our signature events. Lead corporate sponsorship sales for the Arts Performance Event, Dodge for a Cause and other events.
- Build employee giving. Develop workplace giving, matching gifts, payroll giving, cause marketing and employee engagement programs with partner companies.
- Lead foundation relationships. Build and steward relationships with foundations and shape strategy for large proposals.
- Lead the grants function. Manage and develop the Grants Coordinator. Set the grant calendar and priorities, review and approve proposals and reports, and write the occasional high-stakes application.
- Be a Vogel ambassador. Represent Vogel with professionalism and passion at executive tables, community events and partner meetings. Tell Vogel's story in a way that inspires companies and foundations to invest in children and families.
- Steward like a pro. Make sure every partner is thanked, reported to and renewed, in line with Vogel's culture of legendary service and the human touch.
- 7 or more years of nonprofit fundraising, with a proven record in corporate partnerships, sponsorships and/or foundation giving.
- A documented record of hitting or beating revenue goals, and of personally closing five- and six-figure gifts, sponsorships and grants.
- 2 or more years leading or coaching staff (preferred).
- Strong writing and presentation skills, and enough grant knowledge to direct and approve proposals.
- Comfort with Salesforce and data-driven pipeline management.
- Bachelor's degree required.
Vogel is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children's lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.
If you're ready to make a difference and bring your skills to a team that values hard work, reliability, and dedication, we’d love to hear from you!
Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and make a lasting impact with us!
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The qualifications that appear most often in foundation director jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field required
- Minimum five to seven years of progressively responsible fundraising or nonprofit leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in major gifts, capital campaigns, or planned giving programs
- Experience managing foundation boards, donor stewardship, and grant compliance in Texas nonprofit environments
- Certified Fund Raising Executive credential or progress toward CFRE certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack
Foundation Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a foundation director in Texas?
The most direct path in Texas is a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field, followed by progressive fundraising experience within Texas-based nonprofits, hospital foundations, or university development offices. There is no state-issued license required, but the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential is widely recognized by Texas employers as the professional standard. Gaining experience with the Texas Secretary of State's charitable organization registration requirements also strengthens a candidate's profile.
How much do foundation directors make in Texas?
Foundation directors in Texas earn a median of about $96,520 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,150 for the lowest 10% to over $164,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire foundation directors in Texas?
Employers hiring foundation directors in Texas right now include Buckner International, Texas Children's Hospital, and HP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of large academic medical centers, research universities, and community foundations means hiring is spread across a diverse mix of mission-driven institutions throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most foundation director jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin have the most foundation director openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects its dense cluster of hospital foundations and energy-sector philanthropies, Dallas draws on a mature nonprofit sector and major corporate headquarters with active giving programs, and Austin's growth has brought a surge of newer community foundations and technology-driven philanthropic initiatives that are actively building out leadership teams.
Are there remote foundation director jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since foundation directors are typically expected to cultivate donors, attend board meetings, and represent their institution in person. About 75% of foundation director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with flexibility most often offered for roles focused on grant writing, donor communications, or planned giving rather than major gifts or board relations.
How can I get hired as a foundation director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a development coordinator or annual fund associate role at a Texas university, hospital foundation, or United Way chapter, where many large employers such as the UT System campuses and major Texas health systems run structured development training programs for early-career professionals. Building experience with donor databases, grant reporting, and volunteer management, then pursuing the CFRE credential, positions candidates for a first director-level role faster than any other route in the Texas market.
Where can I find and apply to foundation director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to foundation director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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