NOTE: This job is no longer available.
Mission:
Established in 2003, the San Antonio River Foundation is a nonprofit organization actively involved in securing community involvement and financial resources to enrich the natural beauty, recreational use and public appreciation of the San Antonio River and its tributaries.
Since its inception, the River Foundation has been dedicated to securing cultural and historical enhancements for the San Antonio River Improvements Project, to ensure that the project becomes a unique recreational oasis for citizens and visitors alike. Private funds raised by the River Foundation will provide the incorporation of public art and amenities into to create a truly exceptional community gem unlike any other city park in the nation. The River Foundation has set a goal of raising $50 million to be utilized over the course of the project.
Summary:
The Director of Development will create fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources, providing the leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all fundraising efforts. He or she plays a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors for capital and annual gifts. The Development Director will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director and other senior staff, as well as key volunteer leadership to achieve fundraising goals and in the development of sound short- and long-range plans for the Foundation
Responsibilities:
- Plan, administer, and implement all annual and long-range fundraising activities.
- Cultivate and directly solicit key donors, working with the Executive Director and other key volunteers
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, sponsors, board members and volunteers
- Manage the development operation in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.
- Provide detailed reports about the fundraising progress to the Executive Director and the Development Committee on a regular basis
- Prepare and/or oversee grant applications and reporting to corporations and foundations
- Prepare and/or oversee all direct mail letters, case statements, brochures, and sponsorship proposals required to support fundraising efforts
- Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation contributions.
- Ensure that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority
- Provide strategy for marketing efforts including newsletters and web pages
- Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for SARF’s mission and programs
- Serve as a member of SARF’s senior management team
- Manage a one-two person staff
Ideal Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
- At least five years of hands-on experience as a fundraiser for a non-profit organization
- Must have past previous experience working with boards and committees
- A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, grant writing, corporate and foundation giving, direct mail and special events
- Demonstrated understanding of moves management philosophy
- A track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations
- Ability to work in a hands-on environment with limited resources
- Computer literate with knowledge of fundraising software
- Ability to effectively gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including board and staff members, donors and foundation and civic leaders
- Effective communication skills including a strong ability to write well
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
Personal Qualities: The Director of Development will be:
- Able to work independently as well as part of the senior management team
- A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, multi-tasking, organizing and following through while remaining energetic and focused
- A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy and encourage others to support the organization — persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s fundraising goals
- Self-motivated and eager to be successful
- Emotionally mature with a sense of humor to maintain balance
DEADLINE:
Resumes will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., Friday October 3, 2008.
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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of the San Antonio River Foundation, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.
To apply for this position, please email your résumé, cover letter and three references to:
Marion Lee
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: mlee@baconlee.com
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