Director of Development

Out Youth • Austin, TX

8d • $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Out Youth, a successful Austin non-profit with 35 years of history supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, seeks a full-time Director of Development. Planned growth and an ongoing Capital Campaign make this opportunity especially attractive. We seek a candidate who shares our mission and can lead a development office in a great workplace.

The Director of Development works closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to oversee and manage all aspects of Out Youth's development program, supporting annual operating revenue of $2,000,000+.

Beyond traditional fundraising, the Director of Development must possess a nuanced understanding of the LGBTQIA+ landscape and the resilience required to fundraise in the face of modern challenges. We need a strategist who knows how to communicate the gravity of the attacks on our youth to a diverse donor base, turning collective concern into a comprehensive, results-oriented engine of support.

Critical components of this plan should consist of goals, strategies, and timetables for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and capital gifts, planned giving, and matching gifts. The plan should also include a complementary focus on prospecting and tactics to build critical relationships with supporters and community, corporate, and foundation leaders.

The Director of Development will also lead the planning of Out Youth's annual fundraising events. This position reports to the Executive Director and will serve as an active member of the Fund Development Committee of the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Demonstrates servant leadership.
• Sincere appreciation and understanding of Out Youth's mission and the ability to articulate its values and vision internally and externally.
• Exemplifies a collaborative, decisive, motivating, and engaging management and communication style.
• Committed to the organization's mission of supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Excellent managerial skills. Previous experience managing development staff is a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Working knowledge of: Development best practices, Trends in development, Fundraising tools and technology, including donor databases, email and online campaigns, and donor research.
• Extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
• Must be computer literate, comfortable using technology in an office environment, and highly proficient in Google Suite tools and software.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising with a successful track record of personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing gifts.
• Do you have proven success in managing an integrated fundraising program, including experience organizing and implementing strategies to support major giving, annual giving, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving, sponsorships, and special events?
• Face-to-face solicitation experience.
• Must pass a criminal and motor vehicle violations background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing development staff is a plus.
• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or other related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements short- and long-term development plans to meet established development goals and objectives.
• Provides daily management of development staff
• Leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of major Out Youth fundraising events.
• Works collaboratively and creatively with Out Youth staff to appropriately position development opportunities and integrate key messages in publications, grant submissions, reports, and collateral materials for cultivating and stewarding donors.
• Works collaboratively with key constituents, including board and community members, through acknowledgment and relationship-building cultivation efforts.
• Oversees gift processing and donor acknowledgment management, the donor database, and financial reporting. Manages accompanying donor and development information systems.
• Manages prospect research and cultivation initiatives
• Develops strategies to effectively move existing donors through a meaningful cycle of giving.
• Meets regularly with the Executive Director regarding development goals and initiatives and routinely reports to the Board of Directors and appropriate committees.
• Attends Out Youth events and activities, fostering significant pride and excitement in fundraising efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance base plan paid at 100%.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer match.
• Four weeks of paid vacation, in line with the established organizational schedule.
• Additional paid time off by request.
• Annual professional development stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees