Director of Development

Bridging For Tomorrow; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Healthy team culture

Job summary

Bridging For Tomorrow seeks a Director of Development to grow the donor community through individual relationships, corporate partnerships, special events, marketing, and all fundraising campaigns, reporting to the CEO.

Lead major gifts, grants, sponsorships, and the annual fund; build donor trust, diversify revenue, manage donor records, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and the board to meet fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Marketing.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant nonprofit experience considered.
• 3–5+ years of proven success in fundraising and donor development, including securing major gifts and corporate sponsorships.
• Event planning and coordination highly desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in formulating growth plans and identifying resources and relationships to execute them.
• Partner with officers and the board on donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising opportunities.
• Perform market research to identify new revenue streams.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan with fundraising goals and measurable outcomes.
• Grow revenue through major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, sponsorships, campaigns and events.
• Plan annual donor events and coordinate with committees to promote BFT.
• Source and write grant proposals with required documentation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Communications to produce Annual Report and donor collateral.
• Represent BFT at local events to share community impact.
• Track expenditures and review budget performance monthly.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Public speaking

Writing

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

DonorDock

Paybee

Job description

Summary of Position

Under the direction of the CEO, the Director of Development is responsible for growing the BFT stakeholder community through individual relationships, corporate and organizational partnerships, special event planning, marketing, and all other fundraising campaigns. This role involves organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, managing our annual fund, and building relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in formulating short-term and long-term growth plans for the organization, including identifying the resources and relationships needed to execute them
• Partner with BFT Officers and Board on donor cultivation, introductions, stewardship, and fundraising opportunities
• Perform market research to identify new revenue streams
• Develop and implement a strategic plan including fundraising goals and measurable outcomes to build donor trust, increase retention, and secure larger gifts
• Grow and diversify revenue through major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, sponsorships, campaigns, events, and other philanthropic opportunities
• Develop corporate partnership strategy and secure sponsorships for both the organization and fundraising events and write grants that will reach or exceed fundraising goals each fiscal year
• Plan annual donor events (including, but not limited to Plant a Seed Gala) and coordinate with outside committees and individuals to promote BFT to the larger community
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to source and write grant proposals, accompanying documentation, and evaluation as required by funders
• Collaborate with the Communications team to produce a compelling and informative Annual Report and other donor collateral
• Represent BFT at local networking events and other venues that offer us an opportunity to share how we serve the local community
• Track expenditures and review budget performance monthly
• Prepare status reports and consistently maintain all donor records, using donor software and other resources, as specified by the Executive Director

Skills and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or Marketing
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience considered, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• 3-5+ years of proven success in fundraising and donor development, including securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and strategic partnerships
• Event planning and coordination highly desired
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, DonorDock, Paybee and comparable donor fundraising applications a plus

Needed Attributes

Strong interpersonal skills, keen initiative, ability to use discernment in making decisions, demonstrate concern for people and community, able to work independently and as a team player, and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Working Conditions

40 hours per week to include some office hours, offsite meetings, speaking engagements, and some events. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. We also offer a generous benefits package and a healthy and supportive team culture.