NOTE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
National Trauma Institute – Director of Development
Mission
National Trauma Institute is dedicated to reduce injury, death and disability by:
- Elevating trauma on the national research agenda
- Increasing scientific knowledge related to trauma, burns, and injury prevention; and
- Changing clinical practice.
History
The National Trauma Institute (NTI) was officially announced in 2007 at a press conference by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson. The infrastructure that became NTI previously existed at the University of Texas Health Science Center since 2003, serving as a manager of federal and state grants for the University. Growing national interest in trauma research and incredible staff competence paved the way for a distinct and separate 501 c 3. The Board of NTI is nationwide in scope with representation from the Army, Air Force and Navy as well as highly qualified physicians and researchers involved in trauma care from nationally recognized institutions.
Reports to Executive Director. Position is based in San Antonio, Texas.
Summary
The Director of Development will create fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other sources, providing the vision, leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all fundraising efforts. He or she plays a key role in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting annual and major gifts. The Development Director will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director and other senior staff to achieve fundraising goals.
Responsibilities
- Plan, administer, and implement all annual and long-range fundraising activities.
- Manage annual fundraising efforts including personalized mail, direct mail, electronic fundraising and face-to-face solicitation.
- Develop strategies to attract and retain corporate sponsors for Annual Symposium and maintain relationships with corporations.
- Write and prepare all private foundation grant proposals.
- Oversee Benevon model for annual events as initial step towards creation of annual fund.
- Implement a major gifts program for individual and corporate support.
- Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual, corporate and foundation gifts.
- Coordinate the Board’s role in fundraising and manage the Development Committee within the Board’s structure.
- Create and implement membership program, membership renewals and track retention of members.
- Develop and maintain close working relationships with the philanthropic community, individual and corporate donors, 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.
- Ensure that all donors are appropriately thanked and receive regular communication by making donor stewardship a priority.
- Prepare and/or oversee all communication pieces including, but not limited to, direct mail letters, case statements, brochures, newsletters, and sponsorship proposals required to support fundraising efforts.
- Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for the National Trauma Institute’s mission and programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience. Preference given to individuals with a background in medical administration and/or fundraising.
- A minimum of three to five years hands-on fundraising experience.
- A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing activities such as: major gifts, annual gifts, corporate and foundation giving, direct mail and special events.
- A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, corporations and foundations.
- An ability to conduct basic prospect research.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to successfully work with a wide range of people at varying levels both inside and outside the organization.
- Proficient in using office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet.
Personal Qualities
- Self starter who initiates and pursues objectives in an organized and efficient manner, prioritizes activities and maintains level of activity without direct supervision.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to work within a nurturing “family friendly” office environment.
- A strategic thinker who can see both the details and the big picture.
- Self-motivated and eager to be successful.
- Respectful of the organization’s resources.
Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary based on the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward future success of National Trauma Institute is offered as well as an impressive and unique benefits package.
Application Instructions and Deadline
The deadline to apply for this position is 5:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2009.
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 National Trauma 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 jobs@baconlee.com. Please include the position to which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
Beverly Seffel and Marion Lee
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com
