Description

Dallas Afterschool is seeking an accomplished senior professional to serve as Sr. Director of Development, a role critical in growing Dallas Afterschool's impact on the region at large. The Sr. Director of Development will design and execute Dallas Afterschool's fundraising and development strategy, including cultivating major donors, managing campaigns, overseeing events, and collaborating with the board and Chief Executive Officer to secure financial resources and support the organization's mission. Key responsibilities include developing strategic fundraising plans, managing donor relationships, leading fundraising campaigns, and managing departmental budgets.

Key Responsibilities 

Donor Cultivation & Engagement:

• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other stakeholders to secure major gifts and planned giving in support of a $2M+ annual budget. 
• Be active and visible in the community to build the brand, effectively communicating the mission and vision to key audiences (donors, prospective donors, and the broader community we serve). 
• Partner with the CEO to develop individual giving prospects and obtain meetings for CEO portfolio of donors.
• Increase the involvement of current volunteers and Board committees as well as explore other volunteer structures to provide additional opportunities for donor engagement.

 Fund Development Strategy & Management:

•  Develop and implement comprehensive development programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, and secure new donors and funding sources. 
•  Develop and manage annual fundraising budgets and maintain accurate donor databases. 
•  Provide monthly analysis and reporting on the overall performance of fundraising against budget, including strategies to stay on budget if there is a shortfall.
•  Lead and manage capital campaigns and annual fundraising drives/events from conception to completion, including goal setting, execution, and result tracking. 
•  Pursue growth strategies for existing fundraising channels and identify new opportunities to expand organizational funding.
•  Generate donor communications, newsletters, impact, and annual reports.
•  Support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.

 Team Leadership:

•  Lead and mentor the Development Associate and any development-related consultants, fostering a positive and productive fundraising culture. 
•  Effectively manage day-to-day activities of the Development Associate.
•  Review all grants before submission to ensure they effectively reflect targeted donor priorities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High energy for Dallas Afterschool mission.
• 7+ years of professional experience in nonprofit development and fundraising, with a demonstrated track record of success in expanding and cultivating donor bases.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic development plans and contribute to broader organizational decision-making.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and motivating others.

Application Process:

• To be considered, please submit both a resume and a cover letter to jobs@dallasafterschool.org; please include Application for Sr. Director of Development in the subject line.
• Notifications will be sent confirming receipt of the application. 
• Applicants considered for the position will be notified by phone to schedule an interview.