Development Director | Raising + Major Gifts & Philanthropic Strategy

Development Director | Raising $2.1 Million+ Annually through Major Gifts & Philanthropic Strategy

The Development Director is directly responsible for the overall administration, management, and operation of fundraising and donor development and relations for The Settlement Home for Children. As part of the organization’s Executive Team and Leadership Team, the Development Director will provide guidance and supervision to the Development Team, assessing development functions for current and future growth. The Development Director will ensure overall organization compliance with all applicable Licensing and Contract standards, fundraising best practices, and organization policies, procedures, and practices.

• 100% paid employee-only medical and dental base plans, group life insurance, and long-term disability
• Vision, voluntary life, and short-term disability available
• 401k match of 50% of the first 6% contributed; 1-year vesting
• Accrue up to 11 paid holidays, 12 days vacation (with increase at 3 years), 88 hours health and wellness leave in first year, 48 hours thereafter
• Free lunch Mon-Fri
• Rocket Lawyer
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual tenure bonus starting at year 2

• Development
  • Creates and implements a comprehensive development plan that includes all facets of development
  • Implementation and maintenance of major donor development plans
  • Expands Home fundraising support, including identifying donor prospects and enhancing donor cultivation
  • Implementation and maintenance of planned giving through estate gifts, ensuring donor’s wishes are followed
  • Monitors all donations received and monitors donor database, ensuring that all gifts are acknowledged and that donor trends are tracked and studied
  • Plans Fund Drive, including solicitations
  • Responsible for Garage & Estate Sale sponsor solicitation and recognition
  • Researches availability of funds from foundations, corporations and organizations as well as non-traditional sources
  • Creates and implements strategies to grow and diversify The Settlement Home’s development capacity, prospect pipeline and donor base
  • Maintenance of donor stewardship and recognition program to deepen engagement
• Community Relations
  • Represents The Settlement Home to the community through public speaking and fundraising solicitations
  • Recruits, engages and manages new members from the community as key stakeholders for the Advisory Board
  • Attends all fundraising events and represents The Settlement Home at the annual Garage & Estate Sale and other fundraisers
  • Works collaboratively with the Communications Department to develop and implement donor-focused marketing and communications strategies
• The Settlement Club, Board, Volunteers, and Staff:
  • Meets annually with Garage & Estate Sale chairs and committee to develop strategies for maximizing garage sale proceeds
  • Presents Fundraising Report for monthly Board and Club meetings
  • Alongside the Executive Director, fosters a culture of philanthropy amongst staff, leadership, Board and volunteers
  • Oversees fundraising training and education as necessary for Board, Club members and staff

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and techniques
• Ability to develop strategies for fundraising, cultivate community support, develop strategic partnerships and promote public awareness
• Effective public speaking skills; ability to effectively solicit donations in person and through email, written and oral communication methods
• Knowledge of Austin and the donor community, including foundations, corporations and the social community
• Experience with donor record systems
• Demonstrated experience with effective grant writing
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization, and engage with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to effectively use organization’s computer systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possesses integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically
• Exhibits professional work habits, dress and grooming standards