Director of Development - Houston, United States - Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting

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Director of Development

Director of Development- Houston, TX 77027

Responsibilities:
Identify and develop new funding opportunities that align with the company?s overall strategy.
Establish and monitor annual development plan with President & CEO, Funding Co-Chairs, and Board of Directors.

Engage new annual donors and will work closely with the Director of Donor Development to stewarded existing donors to increase giving year-over-year.

Prioritize funding needs and develop a case for support aimed to educate and inspire others to give to the company.

Identify and work directly with organizations/ prospects with major gift potential and produce accurate documentation in regard to the company?s grant requests.

Draft and edit proposals, grant applications, program reports and acknowledgement letters to generate revenue, community impact, and attract and retain donors.

Create and maintain a database and portfolios of potential donors and prospects including corporations, foundations, and individuals to ensure accurate tracking of donors, giving history, and donor recognition.

Secure corporate and individual sponsorships for annual the company Gala with the Special Events Director.
Extra support on all fundraising events, especially the annual Gala, is expected.
Prepare routine correspondence and responses to requests for information from sponsors, agencies, and institutions.
Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
Construct graphs and reports to convey strategies and needs of the organization.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are under the guidance and complete under sight of the President and CEO.

Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
Must have experience using Donor databases and portfolios such as Donor Perfect.
Experience designing and managing fundraising events ? will work with the Special Events Director.
Knowledge of tax planning principles and techniques that favor charitable giving.
Proven ability to think strategically, problem-solve and manage multiple projects.
Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Ability to approach tasks creatively and consistently meet deadlines.
Donor and volunteer service mentality.
Superb written and oral communications skills.
Energetic, flexible, and a team player.
Excellent time management and supervisory skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
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