Job Posting

Position:                     Director of Development           

Summary:                 

                        The Director of Development is responsible for directing the planning, implementation and administration of fund development and marketing programs to support the agency’s budget and goals. Areas of responsibility include fundraising, special events, public relations and grant writing.

Description:              

·         Design, implement and manage all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, and special projects.

·         Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation and relationships.

·         Manage end-of-year campaign.

·         Maintain donor database.

·         Manage all special events including securing sponsorships.

·         Create and implement a grant calendar, research and submit grants.

·         Provide agency tours and represent the agency at various speaking engagements and fairs.

·         Serve as editor of the agency’s quarterly newsletter and creator of other marketing materials.

·         Create and implement a communications plan.

Qualifications:

Three or more years of progressive experience in revenue development, fundraising events and/or marketing in a non‑profit environment preferred.  Must possess well‑developed written and oral communications skills as well as strong organizational skills, initiative, creativity and flexibility.  Experience utilizing Microsoft Office including Access and Publisher (or equivalent) and with development software and desktop publishing software strongly preferred.

Education:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Marketing, Communications or a related field.  An equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.  Prefer CFRE designation from Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Contact:                    
Diane Jones 
djones@cdcdallas.org
214.637.2911