Development Director - American Journey Experience

Mercury One•Irving, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Director for the American Journey Experience oversees the daily activities for development as they pertain to the American Journey Experience powered by Mercury One. Assists in the development of goals and strategies for all fundraising and gift campaigns. Develops and maintains a prospect portfolio to optimize fundraising opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or Fundraising related fields required
7+ years’ experience in Development or related field, experience with non-profits
Experience in planned giving and grant writing fundraising campaigns
Experience with Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM software
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, strong organizational skills
Desire to learn and take on various types of responsibilities
A self-motivator, eager to learn and grow, a fast learner
A team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the development department
Willing to work outside regular business hours when necessary

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the leadership team under the direction of the Executive Director; Work in tandem with Mercury One Development Director
In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director develop annual resource development plan including annual fundraising events, major gift campaign, corporate and foundation grants, capital campaign and individual donations
Work with finance department to ensure proper stewardship of all campaign gifts and that donor designated funds are used in accordance with the donor's intentions
Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors and sponsors
Establish and maintain long term, meaningful relationships with established donors, and new donors alike
Coordinate campaign fund-raising responsibilities of the Executive Director and Board volunteers as appropriate
Manage and maintain relationships with foundation/corporate funds development contacts
Cultivate Donor recognition & correspondence, including high level $ acknowledgements, follow up reports and newsletters
Design and implement new giving vehicles and strategies for donors such as planned giving and recurring/monthly giving
Maintain an active portfolio of corporate, civic, and private donor prospects being cultivated and solicited for grants and gifts, including donor upgrade strategies
Maintain resource development files (records and reports of solicitation, donor contacts, etc.)
Oversee all major special events
Support management of brand through consistent donor messaging in all internal and external communications, in collateral pieces and verbal presentations. organization
Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about the
Manage donor events, fundraising events, and cultivation events
Travel on behalf of organization to develop and cultivate donor relations and giving opportunities
Assist with marketing and communications as needed related to donors
Responsible for administrative tasks associated with the role
Participate in company events not related to development
Supervise the Development Department.
Assist with any additional or special projects, tasks or duties beyond what is outlined here that may be assigned as required.
Identify new fundraising opportunities and increase donor giving year over year