Development Director: Donor Growth & Campaigns

Young World Physical Education; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Hope School is seeking a Director of Funds Development to lead districtwide fundraising efforts in Harris County and Port Arthur. You will work with the CEO/COO to expand donor revenue, manage a portfolio, and supervise the Development Associate and consultants.

The role requires 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, strong communication, and strategic planning abilities. Travel as needed and success in campaigns will be essential.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in emphasis or concentration in business, nonprofit management, marketing, public relations or related field.
• 5+ years of formal non‑profit development experience; however, a similar record of professional service, combined with a working knowledge of, and skills for development work, will receive careful consideration.
• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Strong verbal and professional written communication skills
• Marketing and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups
• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals
• Ability to solicit and close gifts
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills to document information about donors, campaigns, and fundraising goals
• Ability to effectively manage a team
• Plan, schedule and execute outreach campaigns and fundraising events
• Analyze data, confirm results, and brainstorm new campaigns
• Competence in managing multiple projects and working within deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed
• Desire to learn and grow professionally in the field of nonprofit fundraising
• Able to represent organization in a professional manner
• Must be dependable and a team‑oriented employee
• Advanced PC skills, expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with DonorPerfect
• Ability to work with minimal supervision: self‑motivated and confident

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, implement, and manage fundraising efforts designed to increase revenue and participation in annual giving programs and special event programs.
• Maintain portfolio of donors, cultivating them for eventual major donor classification. Work closely with Chief Operations Officer on regular portfolio review and moves management strategies.
• Identify, research and investigate new opportunities for funding from a wide variety of individual, corporate, foundation and governmental sources to expand donor base, including identifying prospective planned giving donors.
• Enter all pertinent information regarding donor communication into central database, ensuring complete and accurate profiles on all prospects including solicitations, notes, and all donor gift acknowledgment.
• Oversee all special events, in coordination with the Development Associate and fundraising consultants.
• Supervise all Development Department Operations and oversee all Development‑related positions.
• Manage capital campaign, including scheduling, data entry and coordinating meetings and visits with the assistance of the part‑time Development Associate.
• Identify, recruit, manage and communicate with giving volunteers dedicated to specific fundraising efforts.
• Ensure all efforts communicate consistent messaging to pre‑defined audiences and are appropriately timed.
• Participate in development of campaign materials, case statements and other collateral materials.
• Oversee content preparation for social media posts, newsletter articles and direct mail appeals.
• Manage the preparation of grant applications with the support from contracted grant writer.
• Participate in professional development organizations, travel locally, and out‑of‑town as necessary.
• Participate in special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising concepts

Donor cultivation

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

B.A./B.S. in business/nonprofit management or related

Tools

DonorPerfect

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bob Hope School is seeking a Director of Funds Development to lead districtwide fundraising efforts in Harris County and Port Arthur. You will work with the CEO/COO to expand donor revenue, manage a portfolio, and supervise the Development Associate and consultants.

The role requires 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, strong communication, and strategic planning abilities. Travel as needed and success in campaigns will be essential.