The Development Director is responsible for enhancing the organization's future capacity by overseeing and implementing all fundraising efforts including annual fund drives, corporate sponsorships, endowment and planned giving, capital campaigns, grant applications and new initiatives.  Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Executive Director, the Development Director  sets goals and budgets for fundraising activities and identifies additional funding opportunities.  This role involves building relationships with grant-making foundations and corporations, as well as local and federal government agencies that provide funding.  Additionally, the  Development Director engages with donors, business and community leaders to cultivate new prospects and supervises staff and volunteers in carrying out fundraising initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

•  5 years’ experience in fund development, business development or sales •  Exceptional writing and organizational skills •  Knowledge of Microsoft Suite •  Valid Texas Driver License

Typical Duties

•  Collaborates with board members and the development committee to pursue corporate sponsorship opportunities. •  Oversees individual giving by: identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors, maintaining and strengthening relationships with current donors and working with patron relations staff to ensure timely and appropriate acknowledgment of donations. •  Assumes full responsibility for all major gift programs including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of individual donors, foundations and corporations in collaboration with the Executive Director. •  Maintains personal interaction with major donors and board members, participating actively in fundraising events. •  Works with the Executive Director to establish fundraising objectives and sets specific goals. •  Maintains familiarity with the organization's database management tools for donor tracking and management. •  Coordinates and facilitates special events to include, but not limited to: galas, pre and post receptions, sponsored events, luncheons and dinners. •  Manages all details involved in executing events, serving as a liaison to special committees, related organizations and staff. •  Oversees the fundraising and sponsorship aspects of special events. •  Focuses on deferred, planned and endowed gifts working to expand the range of planned giving opportunities. •  Identifies and cultivates prospects for planned giving while maintaining personal interactions with donors to help them set and meet goals for endowed gifts. •  Designs gift opportunities and collaborates with professionals to educate them on incorporating gifts into estate planning. •  Interfaces with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Development Committee to establish goals and manage planned giving programs. •  Maintains regular contact with donors and ensure proper acknowledgment of their contributions. •  Stays informed on fundraising, financial planning and IRS regulations while also maintaining expertise in database management tools. •  Collaborates with the Development Committee and any Government Relations subcommittee to identify foundation and government grant opportunities. •  Supervises the entire grant process to include, but not limited to: applications, requests, acknowledgment of gifts and submissions of required reports. •  Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with foundations and government agencies that support the organization’s cause. •  Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, with salary requirements, via our career portal on our website at www.seekinghr.com or contact us directly at (210) 679-4879 with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V