LIGHTHOUSE
FOR THE BLIND OF FORT WORTH
Job
Description - Community Development
The Community
Development position will be responsible for developing and implementing the
development strategy for the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth. Reporting
to the President/CEO, the Community Development position will be responsible for
achieving fundraising goals and engaging the community in the mission and
activities of the Lighthouse. This includes leveraging key relationships and
contacts within and outside of Fort Worth to meet fundraising goals.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and
implement annual development plan and near-term development strategy
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Develop and
implement comprehensive public relations strategy
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Lead and
manage the agency’s overall development efforts to raise an annual budget of
$2 million dollars
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Responsible
for initiating and cultivating long-term relationships and building
financial, in-kind, volunteer labor, and community support among (but not
limited to) local governmental entities, educational institutions,
charitable and church-affiliated organizations, civic associations, etc..
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Represent
the agency in community/economic development activities and initiatives.
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Responsible
for ensuring agency visibility in all aspects of the community, establishing
and maintaining relationships with other organizations in the community to
meet and not duplicate needs and services.
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Train and
lead other non-dedicated staff to support fundraising and marketing efforts
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Cultivate
and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate, foundation,
and individual donors
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Give
interviews (all media formats) in a manner that conveys the agency mission
and passion that instills a desire to engage in agency programs.
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Responsible
for creating and facilitating supporter acknowledgment and recognition.
Education:
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Bachelor’s
degree and/or equivalent prior experience. Understanding of
community/national service and education a plus.
Qualifications:
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5-10 years
experience in a service industry or with a nonprofit; emphasis on corporate
sponsorships or corporate sales is a plus
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Proven
track record of achieving revenue targets and/or a quota of over $1M
annually
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Proven
management and leadership capabilities
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Experience
working with Senior Level executives in a corporate environment
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High
energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to
detail; high degree of initiative.
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Strong
verbal communications skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and
persuasively
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Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of
strategic development
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Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new donors
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Strong
partnership-building and event planning skills
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Thorough
understanding of all components of a diversified funding base
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Good
computer skills and knowledge of data base programs
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