Development Officer, Corporate Relations

SPCA of Texas•Star, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1938, the SPCA of Texas is the most comprehensive and longest-serving animal welfare agency in North Texas. Our mission is to provide every animal exceptional care and a loving home. To accomplish this, we focus on five key pillars to achieve the vision of our strategic plan: 1. Prevent and Prosecute Cruelty; 2. Care for Rescued Animals; 3. Keep Animals in Home; 4. Invest in our People; 5. Strengthen our Operations. To help bring our mission and strategic plan to life, the SPCA of Texas is seeking a highly organized full-time Development Officer, Corporate Relations. Reporting to Senior Director of Development, the Development Officer will serve in a leadership role at the SPCA of Texas both externally and internally. Successful people in this role will be collaborative, have a growth mindset, demonstrate integrity in all donor communications and interactions, and able to balance both strategic thinking and build meaningful and transformative relationships on behalf of the SPCA of Texas. Candidates should have demonstrated fundraising and corporate giving experience. They should have strong internal and external communication skills,and be able to represent the mission of the SPCA of Texas in a professional, enthusiastic manner.

Requirements

Must demonstrate the Core Values of the SPCA of Texas and the development team both on and off the job
2+ years of fundraising experience
Comfort interacting with senior corporate executives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Build and maintain knowledge about the importance and impact of animal welfare policies and programs locally and nationally, being able to speak compellingly and urgently about the SPCA of Texas’ mission and work
Work alongside high-profile civic and community leaders/ volunteers to support and execute the SPCA of Texas’ mission
Identify, engage, and secure new business relationships
Manage a portfolio of corporate donors, with specific solicitation and revenue goals
Design and execute customized engagement strategies for corporate partnerships
Write grant and sponsorship requests for corporate partners
Write impact reports for corporate partners
Develop and maintain cultivation plans, incorporating a moves management structure
Collaborate with the entire development team to ensure that our donors’ experiences are consistent across all levels of giving
Support a culture of collaboration, learning, mutual support, and respect
Support highly engaged advisory committees as needed