About TACA

TACA is a local arts agency that fuels a vibrant arts community for Dallas. Our commitment is to invest in the vibrancy and resilience of a diverse Dallas arts community, and we envision a thriving arts landscape that is celebrated and accessible to everyone. For over 57 years, we have worked to establish North Texas’ cultural community as one of the strongest in the nation. Originally founded in 1967 as an annual charity event, we have become a valued local arts agency, providing an array of grant funds and innovative service programs. Our growing investment in the arts translates to new premieres and productions, impactful residencies and community initiatives, and more opportunities for artists and audiences to connect – all making Dallas a great place to live and work.

Position Overview

The Director of Development is a strategic partner to the Deputy Director and President/Executive Director to help chart the organization’s revenue growth. Responsibilities for this full-time position include generating sufficient revenues to meet and exceed the annual operating and grants program distribution budgets of the organization. The Director of Development will report to, and work closely with, TACA’s Deputy Director and will coordinate with other team members in support of required fundraising/underwriting activities. The Director of Development will supervise the Development Manager, and any future development staff.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Development will be responsible for creating TACA’s development strategy across all current giving levels (individual giving, corporate, and foundations) and executing the development plan in partnership with the Deputy Director and President/Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with TACA’s Deputy Director, President/Executive Director, and Board to identify goals and success metrics for all fundraising initiatives
• Strengthening and managing TACA’s annual giving programs (individuals, corporations)
• Developing and growing a major donor solicitation plan in conjunction with TACA’s Deputy Director
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive donor stewardship processes for all donor groups
• Managing and supervising TACA’s fundraising events in collaboration with the Development Manager and other development staff
• Developing solicitation materials/presentations/proposals for all fundraising initiatives including grants, sponsorships, and major gift proposals
• Improving TACA’s donor prospecting processes
• Streamlining development processes and procedures across all fundraising initiatives
• Regular reporting on campaign progress to TACA’s Deputy Director, President/Executive Director, Board of Directors, and Board Committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of fundraising experience, preferably in the arts
• Master’s degree in relevant fields preferred
• Appreciation of the arts

Skill Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing and leading a development team
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with staff, board members, donors, and other key stakeholders
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Ability to work as a collaborator in a small/diverse work setting
• Experience in fundraising software and donor management platforms – notably Blackbaud (Raisers Edge NXT)
• Must be comfortable meeting with existing and new donors
• Must be comfortable working after normal business hours (evenings/weekends) to support development events and activities with limited travel within DFW

Distribution of Work by Percentage:

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution – 30%
• Donor Stewardship & Relationship Management – 40%
• Event Planning & Management – 15%
• Leadership & Supervision – 15%

Organizational Responsibility

Reports to the Deputy Director

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the screening survey (see link below) and send their resume to info@taca-arts.org.

Screening Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/iQ0ysziuUW