1 Director of Development, Austin, Texas Job in Portland, OR
Children's Cancer Association (CCA) is Hiring a Director of Development, Austin, Texas Near Portland, OR
Director of Development – South
Austin, Texas
Who We Are:
JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children’s Cancer Association, is the only organization of its kind.
Established in 1995, JoyRx has the simple goal of delivering Joy to seriously ill children and teens
when they need more than medicine. We combine energy, commitment, and vision to transform the
standard of care for seriously ill children with Joy every day. We have pioneered innovative, award-
winning pediatric programs of music, friendship, and nature.
JoyRx is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion and we believe that a diverse staff of
highly skilled and creative individuals is necessary to achieve the vision and mission of the
organization. We strive to create a work environment the reflects the communities we serve where
everyone feels empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work, fully as they identify. We
welcome and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our
workforce across a range of dimensions.
The Director of Development Role
JoyRX is a national organization that has recently expanded our live music programming to the
Austin region with program delivery to more than 650 local pediatric patients to date. Filling this role
of Director of Development, along with the recent hire of Regional Executive Director, signifies our
commitment to expanding our program reach, enhancing our delivery, and continuing to transform
the treatment experience for so many seriously ill children in Austin, and beyond. The next Director
of Development has a unique opportunity to help build and scale our music as medicine program for
our local community while having the full support of our national office.
The Director of Development will help JoyRX scale our program delivery in Austin and the southern
region by driving local fundraising initiatives. This position is responsible for building out a robust
local development program, including execution of fundraising events, corporate partnerships and
sponsorships, regional volunteer leadership relations, and individual giving. The Director of
Development reports to the Regional Executive Director.
Essential Functions:
- Drive revenue generating activities in Austin and the broader South market, with a focus on
- Identify and cultivate new corporate partnerships and sponsorships, managing all aspects of
- Develop and lead JoyRX fundraising events, with execution support from national events
and Golf for Joy at Barton Creek Country Club). .
- Collaborate closely with Regional Executive Director and National Director of Philanthropy to
fundraising cycle including acquisition, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and
stewardship for both annual and major giving. Annually responsible for securing small gifts to
gifts of $100K . This position will manage a portfolio and be responsible for personal revenue
goals and ensuring team fundraising success.
- Build and maintain high-level relationships to lead active engagement with the JoyRx
members critical to individual and institutional fundraising efforts.
- Lead build out of operational infrastructure for the Austin development department. Work
designed and implemented in support of Austin fundraising goals.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; solid presentation skills; ability to
- A deep and passionate commitment to JoyRx’s mission and genuine excitement to advance
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed
- Ability to develop and nurture networks to build and maintain a pipeline of prospects
- Strong listening skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective
relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with C-level contacts
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and consistent ethical judgment in all working
- Outstanding planning, organizational, and analytical skills
- Sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making techniques
- Demonstrated experience with developing programs, leading teams to meet financial goals,
and expanding into new markets
- Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines
- Able to work with a high level of independence
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of successful experience in a variety of development activities (annual giving,
corporate partnerships, events, major gifts, donor communications) with a proven track
record of meeting revenue goals, and personally securing individual gifts of $5k and
corporate sponsorships and partnerships
- Strong roots in the Austin and broader South market, with extensive knowledge of the local
- Demonstrated success in relationship-building processes, including strategy, approach,
- Familiarity with CRM databases and Microsoft Office suite – knowledge of Raiser’s Edge
Competency Requirements:
- Relationship Building – Establish and maintain high-impact relationships with donors,
- Initiative - Be proactive not reactive, make things happen.
- High Standards - Ensure exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail.
- Active Communications - Create an open and accessible environment that encourages flow
of information and values continuous information exchange.
- Energy – Exhibit stamina and endurance and maintain a fast pace over time.
- Planning & Organizing – Prioritize multiple tasks and maximize use of available time to
ensure work is accomplished efficiently and accurately.
Work Environment:
At JoyRx we are committed to a work environment where each person feels a sense of belonging and
they are recognized, appreciated, and valued.
This position is based in the Austin, TX, office. JoyRx offers a hybrid office environment, with both
onsite (professional open office environment) days and the ability to work remotely up to two
days/week (Mondays & Fridays).
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable
accommodation.
Due to the nature of JoyRx’s work with immunocompromised children, it is our responsibility to take
every precaution possible to protect the health and safety of the children and families we serve. All
JoyRx employees, regardless of work location, are required to receive COVID-19 vaccinations as
recommended by the CDC, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
This position requires frequent operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as a
calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This position requires the ability to perform basic
math and speak, hear, write, and read English. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some
occasional lifting is required (up to 20 lbs).
Travel:
Frequent local travel is required, most often in Austin, and Houston with occasional travel to JoyRx
Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Compensation & Benefits:
JoyRx is a growth organization that looks for team members to grow with it. JoyRx offers a generous
total rewards package, a casual work environment, and an inclusive culture.
This position offers a competitive benefits package and a salary range of $90,000-100,000. Final
offer amounts and levels are determined by multiple factors, including your experience, and may
vary from the amounts listed above.
Generous benefits include:
- Heavily subsidized medical, vision, dental, and alternative care benefits
- Generous PTO package, paid wellness days, and nine (plus two floating) paid holidays
- Voluntary short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending plan
- 401(k) with 3.5% JoyRx match
- Paid four-week sabbatical to pursue creative talents after eight years of service
- Professional development annual benefit
- Subsidized on-site parking or public transportation reimbursement.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) exempt position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed; days and
hours of work are generally Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, and Friday 8:00 am –
12:00 pm, with the option to be remote Mondays and Fridays. This position requires occasional
evening hours and weekend work.
General Information:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties,
or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The above statements are intended
to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required for the position. Job duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
Application Guidelines:
Complete the application through our application portal and answer the following two questions in
your cover letter:
1. Tell us how your previous work history has prepared you for this role.
2. Tell us if the compensation and benefits information listed above meet your needs.
To learn more about JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children’s Cancer Association, visit
JoyRx.org.
Watch Founder and Chief Joy Officer Regina Ellis’ TEDx Talk on the Joy Effect
JoyRx Maxims:
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