East Harris County Empowerment Council · 2 days ago
Director of Growth and Partnerships
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expEast Harris County Empowerment Council is the regional development anchor for East Harris County, focused on building systems for community growth. The Director of Growth & Partnerships is responsible for running the organization's growth engine, ensuring diversified revenue generation through strong partnerships and disciplined execution.
CharityNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Run the revenue engine
Build and manage pipelines
Own HubSpot as the system of record
Activate partners and volunteers to open doors
Convert relationships into financial commitments
Execute EHCEC’s defined growth strategy
Build and manage diversified revenue pipelines
Qualify prospects and move them through defined stages
Secure financial commitments from corporate, community, and individual partners
Coordinate CEO involvement in high-level asks
Build and steward relationships with business, civic, and philanthropic leaders
Represent EHCEC externally with professionalism and credibility
Convert relationships into long-term, values-aligned partnerships
Maintain consistent stewardship and renewal practices
Recruit and manage volunteer leaders and committees
Equip volunteers with clear roles, talking points, and asks
Use committees as a force multiplier to open doors and warm introductions
Track volunteer activity and outcomes
Own HubSpot Sales Hub as the system of record
Ensure all prospects, partners, and activity are logged
Build pipelines, workflows, dashboards, and task queues
Enforce data hygiene, follow-up discipline, and standard usage
Train users and protect institutional memory
Produce regular pipeline and performance reports
Track revenue by source, stage, and probability
Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities early
Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate data
Partner closely with the CEO on priority relationships and asks
Coordinate with Communications and Programs to ensure alignment
Ensure partnerships align with organizational priorities and capacity
Qualification
Required
5–10 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or partnerships
Track record of securing financial commitments
Experience building pipelines or systems from scratch
Strong relationship and communication skills
CRM experience (HubSpot preferred)
Comfort working in person and in the community
High follow-through and ownership mindset
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits – 100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Generous PTO – 30 days plus 6 health and wellness days of paid time off annually.
401(k) Match – We match dollar-for-dollar up to 5%.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for mental health, financial counseling, and personal wellness.
Employee Snack Bar – Complimentary snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout the day.
Career Advancement Opportunities – Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership training to support your growth.
True Team Atmosphere – A culture built on collaboration, inclusivity, and shared success.
Team Culture – Annual retreats, quarterly team-building events, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Company
East Harris County Empowerment Council
East Harris County Empowerment Council offers financial assistance to families and rebuilds lives after a disaster.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OpenAI FoundationHouston Methodist Hospital
2025-12-03Grant
2022-06-02Grant
Leadership Team
Terence Narcisse, MBA, CNP
Founder+Chief Executive Officer
Christina Alley
Chief Impact Officer
Recent News
eastersealshouston.org
2025-02-14
2022-06-10
houstonmethodist.org
2022-06-03
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