Job Description

This is with our client in the non-profit sector. The Director of Fundraising Development is responsible for expanding the organization’s fundraising capacity by overseeing and implementing a comprehensive development strategy. This includes annual fund drives, corporate sponsorships, endowment and planned giving, capital campaigns, grant applications, and new fundraising initiatives. Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, the Director sets fundraising goals, develops budgets and identifies new funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong ties to San Antonio, established relationships within the community, and a visionary mindset for creating high-impact, extravagant fundraising events. A passion for innovation and adaptability to evolving trends is essential to drive the organization's growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with board members and the development committee to pursue corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Oversees individual giving by: identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors, maintaining and strengthening relationships with current donors and working with patron relations staff to ensure timely and appropriate acknowledgment of donations.
• Assumes full responsibility for all major gift programs including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of individual donors, foundations and corporations in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Maintains personal interaction with major donors and board members, participating actively in fundraising events.
• Works with the Executive Director to establish fundraising objectives and sets specific goals.
• Maintains familiarity with the organization's database management tools for donor tracking and management.
• Coordinates and facilitates special events to include, but not limited to: galas, pre and post receptions, sponsored events, luncheons and dinners.
• Manages all details involved in executing events, serving as a liaison to special committees, related organizations and staff.
• Oversees the fundraising and sponsorship aspects of special events.
• Focuses on deferred, planned and endowed gifts working to expand the range of planned giving opportunities.
• Identifies and cultivates prospects for planned giving while maintaining personal interactions with donors to help them set and meet goals for endowed gifts.
• Designs gift opportunities and collaborates with professionals to educate them on incorporating gifts into estate planning.
• Interfaces with the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer and Development Committee to establish goals and manage planned giving programs.
• Maintains regular contact with donors and ensure proper acknowledgment of their contributions.
• Stays informed on fundraising, financial planning and IRS regulations while also maintaining expertise in database management tools.
• Collaborates with the Development Committee and any Government Relations subcommittee to identify foundation and government grant opportunities.
• Supervises the entire grant process to include, but not limited to: applications, requests, acknowledgment of gifts and submissions of required reports.
• Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with foundations and government agencies that support the organization’s cause.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in fund development, business development or sales
• Exceptional writing and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Valid Texas Driver License

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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