Development Director

Community Council of South Central Texas•Seguin, TX

About The Position

The Development Director is responsible for building relationships and exploring new funding opportunities to increase agency sustainability. This includes cultivating strategic partnerships with potential funders and donors, coordinating meetings to generate awareness of agency services and their impact to its community and planning and coordinating all aspects of fund development in accordance with CCSCT's mission. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Initiates, cultivates and stewards strategic partnerships with potential funders and donors. Manages a portfolio of major donor relationships in coordination with the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Coordinates meetings and makes presentations to generate awareness of agency services and their impact to its community and planning. Prioritizes meetings and time with donors out of the office over other functions. Diversifies CCSCT's funding base to increase unrestricted and restricted funds from all constituencies and implements appropriate systematic fund development programs and initiatives. Plans and coordinators receptions and one annual event for major donors with a solid plan for post event follow up and donor recognition. Formulates a funding strategy and develops and executes a development plan which deepens the commitment of existing donors, increases overall supporters and creates opportunities for continued sustainable growth. Communicates regularly and keeps agency leadership informed of development initiatives and goal progress. Prepares a monthly progress reports for the Executive Director and attends Board meetings as requested. Follows CCSCT Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality in all phases of agency operations. Demonstrates an understanding of the agency mission and takes pride in achieving that mission. Familiarizes self with the agency's Strategic Plan, including its goals and strategies and works collaboratively with other agency staff to achieve identified outcomes. Attends and participates in staff meetings and related activities; attends conferences, workshops, and trainings to increase professional knowledge; serves on committees as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of development and fundraising experience with a proven record of succ (Must include a portfolio showing at least 5 successful fundraising activities with references)
Must successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check, drug test and motor vehicle records check.
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and have access to a reliable vehicle with current vehicle liability insurance; must be willing to travel within service area.
Must be able to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm. Schedules may vary based on business needs.
Knowledge of fund development and developing and managing donor databases.
Knowledge of key funding sources for non-profit organizations.
Must be performance driven, with demonstrated and documented sales or fundraising success.
Working knowledge of computers and intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Pro; able to operate office machines such as fax, scanner, printer, copier, and telephone.
Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with persons from varied ethnic, socioeconomic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced work environment with constant interruptions.
Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating with others to accomplish business objectives.
Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions based on careful, objective review and analysis of available considerations and factors.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, management, program participants, and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events and adapt to changes accordingly in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Prior fundraising experience with a non-profit organization strongly preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates, cultivates and stewards strategic partnerships with potential funders and donors.
Manages a portfolio of major donor relationships in coordination with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Coordinates meetings and makes presentations to generate awareness of agency services and their impact to its community and planning.
Prioritizes meetings and time with donors out of the office over other functions.
Diversifies CCSCT's funding base to increase unrestricted and restricted funds from all constituencies and implements appropriate systematic fund development programs and initiatives.
Plans and coordinators receptions and one annual event for major donors with a solid plan for post event follow up and donor recognition.
Formulates a funding strategy and develops and executes a development plan which deepens the commitment of existing donors, increases overall supporters and creates opportunities for continued sustainable growth.
Communicates regularly and keeps agency leadership informed of development initiatives and goal progress.
Prepares a monthly progress reports for the Executive Director and attends Board meetings as requested.
Follows CCSCT Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality in all phases of agency operations.
Demonstrates an understanding of the agency mission and takes pride in achieving that mission.
Familiarizes self with the agency's Strategic Plan, including its goals and strategies and works collaboratively with other agency staff to achieve identified outcomes.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and related activities; attends conferences, workshops, and trainings to increase professional knowledge; serves on committees as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.