Now Hiring - The Alamo - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT in San Antonio, TX

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Position Description:
Alamo Trust, Inc. is looking for a Director of Development.

Full-time with benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, employer paid medical for employee, generous 401k match.
POSITION SCOPE

The Remember the Alamo Foundation is experiencing an exciting time of change, planning and growth. A new position for the organization, the Director of Development will have overall responsibility for carrying out the philanthropic mission of the Alamo by strategizing, developing, and implementing a development program, with activity focused on fundraising, stewardship, and philanthropic communications. The position requires a high level of strategic vision, relationship management and community engagement to advance the Alamos mission. The position is responsible for developing goals, strategies, benchmarks, and budgets with approval from the Executive Director, and for monitoring the performance of personnel and costs related to these activities. The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director and work with Board Members as it pertains to the completion of tasks, and the management of development initiatives and special projects, including an upcoming capital campaign.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and implement a Development Plan in conjunction with organizational priorities and needs to include solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations for general operating support as well as the future capital campaign, based on the most effective, efficient strategies for raising funds, stewarding donors, and cultivating volunteers.

With the Executive Director and Board Members, establish revenue goals, identify, and secure necessary resources to implement the Development Plan (human, financial, third-party), and oversee development budget.

Oversee any special projects and the strategic implementation of stewardship plans for all types of donors.

Evaluate results of fundraising efforts and prepare reports for the Executive Director and Board; and adjust strategies on an ongoing basis. Supervise the creation and updating of all fundraising materials, including standard proposals, reports, and all appropriate donor communications.

Develop and oversee a schedule of contacts with funders and potential funders by phone, e-mail, and in person, with strong focus on major donors and prospects.

Oversee schedule of grant cycles, including visits, submission and proposal review dates, and the completion of proposals and progress reports.

Meet with prospective and current funders as needed and requested.

With Executive Director, coordinate the Board of Directors fundraising efforts and keep Board Members informed and up to date on development activities.

Ensure that all gifts are entered into the donor management system and that donors are appropriately acknowledged in direct means through letters, as well as publicly in newsletters and other publications, on the website and on the Alamo grounds; ensure that donor privacy and confidentiality is respected according to the donors wishes.

Oversee the design, production, and distribution of all fundraising related collateral materials (such as newsletters, email communications, giving opportunities, fact sheets, direct mail appeals and annual reports), with coordination of other departments and any outside agencies.

Coordinate with the Executive Director and Board Members to ensure consistency of messages in fundraising and program materials.

Oversee the planning and implementation of fundraising events, as deemed appropriate for the Alamo and in line with industry best practice expense ratios.

Identify, collaborate, and coordinate activity with staff, including the Marketing department and volunteers, to leverage the Alamos awareness in the community through public and media relations, speaking engagements and community outreach - with a focus on philanthropic support.

Participate in staff meetings, board meetings and other organizational development activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience : 8+ years experience as a leader in development. Bachelors degree required. CFRE designation preferred. Experience supervising staff and volunteers required. Experience in working with Board Members preferred. Must be proficient in basic Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, and have a basic knowledge of donor database software.

Language and communication : This position requires a self-motivated, highly organized individual with superior communications skills. Must have demonstrated ability to write persuasively and positively motivate and influence potential donors. Ability to maintain client confidentiality and privacy. This position requires a team-oriented, collaborative individual with warm, professional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of staff.

Leadership ability : Must be able to recruit and retain a high-performing team of development professionals with the necessary experience and skills to meet the fundraising objectives and goals set forth by the organization and approved by the Board.

Reasoning ability: Must be able to remain calm under high stress and communicate effectively with others. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Additional fluency in other languages is beneficial.
Must be able to provide documents establishing identity and eligibility to work in the United States.