• Identify, research, and build strategic partnerships with assigned portfolio, inclusive of individuals, government grants and private and corporate foundations in support of Equest’s mission, initiatives, and programs.
• Develop and maintain an annual strategic plan, including determining fundraising objectives, with an emphasis on discovery and research efforts to effectively build the prospect pipeline.
• Develop strong relationships with Program Teams to develop and maintain up-to-date subject matter knowledge and deliver a robust range of high-touch donor engagement opportunities.
• Work closely with proposal development and strategy of assigned prospects.
• Review requests for proposals and submit grant applications to private sources.
• Manage, facilitate, and supervise contributed revenue activities of renewals, prospecting, and reporting.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate a grants toolkit that can be utilized by the development team.
• Prepare reports (both internal and external) as required by funders, at the request of Equest’s leadership, or in alignment with Equest’s reporting systems and revenue goals.
• Monitor grant awards including grant agreements, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct stewardship and cultivation activities to build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with funders.
• Maintain timely and necessary database records, files, reports, and resource materials pertinent to government and foundation activities within Raiser’s Edge.
• Create and maintain systems that promote good working relationships with program staff to ensure clear and timely communication for grant proposal development and/or reporting requirements.
• Assist the Senior Director of Advancement and entire development team on special projects and events as they are identified.
• At times, may be asked to join visits with or work closely with the Chief Executive Officer or the Senior Director of Advancement on various projects.

• Upholds the core values of Equest.
• Adheres to PATH International Accreditation standards.
• Abides by all regulations, policies, and procedures of the City of Dallas, as they pertain to the Texas Horse Park.
• Attends/supports special event activities.
• Maintains an attitude of philanthropy.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Goal-oriented and committed to non-profit philosophy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
• Capability to write and execute compelling proposals and grants in a timely manner.
• Ability to submit proposals on time and execute reports on specific due dates.
• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Competitive fundraising experience with a demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals and proposals that utilize logic models and evaluation plans.
• Comfort interacting with high net-worth individuals and families.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working together as a team member for the common goals of Equest, including tasks outside of this job description.
• Demonstrates adaptability to performing a variety of duties, occasionally changing from one task to another of a different nature with minimal loss of efficiency or composure.
• Keen attention to detail and strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to multitask and work within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office & Raiser’s Edge.

Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@equest.org.