Senior Director of Development
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TITLE:Senior Director of Development
Pay Type: Salary
FLSA: Exempt
COMPENSATION: $90000 - $110000
REPORTS TO: Chief External Relations Officer
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY
Housing Forward formally known as Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA) is a backbone organization that leads the development of an effective homeless rehousing partnership with 150 public private and nonprofit institutions we make the experience of homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties rare brief and non-recurring. Housing Forwards team members uphold the Organizational values of Teamwork Servant Leadership and Flexibility.
Housing Forward believes that effective solutions to homelessness are created with communities historically impacted by the systems we are attempting to transform. We strongly encourage applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities we work with. This includes people who have lived experience of homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Housing Forward is seeking a Senior Director of Development to join our efforts to end homelessness via strategic leadership over development and fundraising. With oversight from the Chief External Relations Officer this role is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies cultivating relationships with donors and executing all aspects of development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Chief External Relations Officer:
Establish a clear vision for Housing Forwards current and future fundraising strategy to further communitywide goals for reducing homelessness
Set and meet annual revenue goals by providing strategic leadership over the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising plan with clear targets objectives and action tactics through various giving channels
Generate revenue by identifying researching soliciting cultivating and stewarding existing donors and new prospects including foundations individuals and corporations; deepen engagements with existing donors to retain and upgrade their financial commitment
Develop and implement a major gifts strategy in partnership with the Chief External Relations Officer and CEO.
Develop and facilitate fundraising campaigns sponsorships and memberships drives in partnership with the Marketing and Communications manager
Analyze and report on fundraising activities metrics and impact
Implement donor recognition and stewardship plan including event invitations personalized outreach timely reporting acknowledgement and correspondence
Serve as a powerful ambassador for the work of Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition; work with the Chief External Relations Officer to draw on connections with local leaders and the funding community to further the communitywide goals and mission
Maintain donor management database used to track contributions and communications with donors
Write grant applications case statements major gift and sponsorship proposals and other documents to support ongoing fundraising activities and coordinate the work of fundraising and grant writing consultants as needed
Stay current on trends and best practices in fundraising and development
Manage development staff as needed
Other duties as assigned
Job requirements
SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas:
Strong Relationship Management Skills: Ability to build and nurture collaborative relationships with a variety of community leaders and donors.
Strategic Leadership: Ability to provide long term strategic direction and creative thinking to further the communitys mission act as strategic advisor to community and organizational leaders on fundraising strategies.
Adaptability and Agility: Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment with demonstrated ability to respond effectively to shifting and evolving fundraising priorities
Project management and action oriented: An implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives successfully organizing project work ensuring tasks are completed on time and managing risks.
Written & Verbal Communication: Ability to create exceptional written content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings and present complex information in a clear compelling and concise manner.
REQUIREMENTS
6 to 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role in fundraising/philanthropy in a nonprofit educational or public service environment or related field
Expertise in the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies
Proven track record of securing significant gifts of $100 K from individual donors and of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals in a mission-driven organization
Commitment to upholding Housing Forwards Organizational values of Teamwork Servant Leadership and Flexibility
Must have reliable transportation valid state issued drivers license and car insurance. Please note that travel is required on a limited basis.
Must be flexible to work at different sites as scheduled.
Limited requirements must be able to maintain files and lift objects that weigh up to 25 lbs.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Housing Forward considers normal hours of operation Monday Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Some night and weekend meetings might be required to meet the need of partner agencies or to represent Housing Forward at community meetings.
Employees are able to work both remotely and in the office. Current guidelines state that employees must work at least 3 days per week in the office but this is subject to change. Scheduling should be approved by the supervisor.
COMPENSATION:
Housing Forward has a flexible PTO policy for all full-time employees. The office is officially closed on New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Housing Forward has MLK Jr. Juneteenth and Election Day as Days of Service.
This position is eligible for employer-provided benefits including:
Employer matched 401k retirement
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options available with employer assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Housing Forward will provide a laptop. We will additionally provide the applicant with a phone and/or hot spot if needed.
For additional questions about the position please contact Chief External Relations Officer John Hill at
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Employment Type
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