- 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
- Working alongside high-profile civic and community leaders/ volunteers to support and execute the SPCA of Texas' mission
- Manage a portfolio of up to 50 high net worth major donors, with specific solicitation and revenue goals
- Develop and maintain donor cultivation plans, incorporating a moves management structure, as well as donor motivation and donor readiness frameworks
- 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
- Must demonstrate the Core Values of the SPCA of Texas and the development team both on and off the job
- 5+ years of major gift fundraising and campaign experience
- Comfort interacting with high net-worth individuals and families
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Generous PTO and benefits package, including domestic partner benefits
- Flexible work hours and schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet-friendly office
- Employee recognition program
- The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
- A minimum of (4) days a week in the office provide the ideal combination of in-person collaboration and career development opportunities while still providing flexibility and a work-life balance.
Director of Development - Dallas, United States - SPCA of Texas
Description
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Full-time Regular
Lone Star, Dallas, TX, US
8 days ago
Requisition ID: 1995
This position is supervised by:
Vice President, Development
This position supervises/manages:
(2) Sr. Manager of Donor Database and Donor Experience Coordinator
Job Summary:
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 Director of Development.
Reporting to the VP of Development, the Director of Development will serve in a leadership role at the SPCA of Texas both externally and internally.
In close partnership with the VP of Development, this position is responsible for crafting, managing, and executing the organization's major gift program.
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 capital campaign experience as well as successfully managing and building a portfolio of major gift donors.
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.
Summary of Essential Responsibilities:
Abilities Required:
Static Strength:
the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
Judgment and Decision Making:
the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Oral and Written Expression:
the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Monitoring:
the ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Emotional and Mental Requirements:
the ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.
Perks and Benefits:
Applicant Information: