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Director of Development

Location Austin, TX 78744
Date Posted July 31, 2024
Job ID 11639
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Director of Development for our wonderful nonprofit partner dedicated to providing training and support to individuals with disabilities in Austin, Texas! This incredible role works hands-on, in advancing the mission and goals by securing funding, cultivating donor relationships, and enhancing the organization’s external profile and visibility through strategic communications efforts in Central Texas! This position is for immediate hire and works onsite!

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to sustain and grow the organization's programs and initiatives.
  • Set and achieve annual budget goals.
  • Recommend and implement measures to evaluate the success of the development strategy.
  • Provide stakeholders with ongoing status reports on progress.
  • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
  • Align the organization's grant strategy with the development plan.
  • Provide oversight and direction to the grant writer.
  • Design and implement awareness campaigns and fundraising events.
  • Routinely engage stakeholders in supporting the mission and growth of the organization.
  • Establish, implement, and recommend annual fundraising events.
  • Create development and communication materials, including donor appeals, fundraising materials, press releases, newsletters, social media content, and more.
  • Promote the organization's impact and achievements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of messaging and branding across all communication channels.
  • Serve as an external ambassador and spokesperson for the organization.
  • Proactively represent the organization to the business, philanthropy, media, and broader community.
  • Build out, lead, and mentor a core team of development and communication professionals.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to fundraising and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record of success in development and donor stewardship within the nonprofit sector, including strong relationships with significant funders/donors in Central Texas.
  • Ability to connect with relevant donors and sponsors to secure funding.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to influence without formal authority and build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.
  • Ability to build a strategic vision and lead execution.
  • Effective project management skills, meeting milestones, deadlines, and KPIs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to develop and execute multi-faceted fundraising and awareness campaigns.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, donor management software, and social media platforms.
  • Experience managing a team and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
  • Strong ethics and discretion with confidential or sensitive information.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and understand information and ideas presented in writing or alternative forms.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity.


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This wonderful opportunity offers a competitive base salary of 110,000 - 120,000 (DOE), in addition to providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, short/long term disability, life insurance, and retirement plan!

HOW TO APPLY
for immediate consideration please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online here.


ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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