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Job Title: Development Director

Department: Development

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety & Infection Control: Category III Risk

SUMMARY

Working closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Director secures gifts from prospective and loyal donors through identification, cultivation, and solicitation.  Maintaining relationships with all assigned donors is critical and aids in the stewardship process.  The Development Director implements and executes successful fundraising strategies to accomplish the agency’s overall strategic plan by achieving budgeted fundraising goals.  The Development Director supervises the fundraising team and their fundraising work to achieve team goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement major gift fundraising strategies including the management of a portfolio of donors and prospects (150-200 constituents) in order to build relationships and increase giving against development and organizational goals.  50%-time allocation
• Create and implement a lifetime giving society for constituents with lifetime giving of $100,000+ in order to create deeper engagement and recognition of this segment of constituents.  25%-time allocation
• Implement a full cycle of giving strategies for leadership level luncheon donors and prospects (5-25 constituents) in order to sustain CTL fund giving.  15%-time allocation
• Supervision and leadership of the fundraising team in order to achieve team fundraising goals.  10%-time allocation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or in active pursuit with an estimated graduation date.
• Five years of major gift (5+ figure gifts) fundraising experience.
• Experience working with Tarrant County constituents preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE) certification preferred.
• Experience supervising a team preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Diverse fundraising experience, including a variety of gift-giving vehicles.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

JOB DEMAND REQUIREMENTS

Sitting: frequently

Walking: occasionally

Standing: occasionally

Climbing/Balancing: never

Stooping/Twisting: occasionally

Kneeling: never

Squatting: occasionally

Crawling: never

Push/Pull: occasionally

Reaching: occasionally

Gripping: occasionally

Keyboarding: constantly

Pinching: occasionally

Neck Rotation/Extension: occasionally

Foot Use: occasionally

Visual Acuity (Near/Far): constantly

Lift/Carry (Light Weight): frequently

Lift/Carry (Moderate Weight): never

Lift Carry (Heavy Weight): never

Environment – Uneven Ground: no

Environment – Exposure to Dust/Fumes: no

Environment – Excessive Noise: no

Environment – Exposure to Biohazards:  no

Environment – Extreme Temperatures: no

Environment – Exposure to Hazards: no

Environment – Working at Heights: no

Environment – Working with Machinery: no

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HOURS

Primarily hybrid office conditions, however, some local travel is required.  Some work in storage areas.  General working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Flexible scheduling may be required.  Some additional evening, early morning, and weekend work may be required with this position.  Flexibility in hours will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EMPLOYEE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES MISSION AND VALUES

Mission: The Center for Transforming Lives works side-by-side with women and their children throughout Tarrant County to disrupt the cycle of poverty by providing comprehensive homeless services, early childhood education, and economic mobility services.

Our Values

In Her Shoes

• Empathy
• Humility
• Understanding
• Compassion

Whatever it takes

• Willingness to go above and beyond
• Resourcefulness
• Persistence

Building Better Futures

• Genuine desire for helping those that we serve have meaningful lives

Please send resumes to Lisa Brown, Chief Development Officer, lbrown@transforminglives.org.