Director of Development

Current Opening for Director of Development

Status: Full-time Exempt
Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Mission: Established in 1992, ChildSafe is a nonprofit organization created to combat child sexual abuse in our community. Serving as Bexar County’s only Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), we provide a continuum of care – including crisis management, case management, counseling and support services – to child abuse survivors and their non-offending family members.  In 2012, ChildSafe expanded its services to reach all child victims of abuse and neglect.

The goals of the agency and its multidisciplinary partners include the following: a recorded forensic interview; ensure the coordination of appropriate and thorough investigation and prosecution of sexual and physical abuse and neglect cases with public and private agencies; provide crisis intervention and on-going counseling; provide public education and professional training; and advocate for the child and family during the investigative process.

Essential Job Functions: 

The Director of Development provides support and assistance to the CEO and the Chief Development Officer in the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which includes major gifts, corporate donations, grant solicitation, special fundraising events and in-kind resources. Further, the Director of Development assists and supports the CEO, CDO, and the Fundraising Committee in the development of sound short- and long-range fundraising plans for ChildSafe. This position helps ensure that year-end financial goals are attained. ChildSafe currently has an operating budget of $6.8 million dollars.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an annual fund program to include cultivation and stewardship, discovery of new donors, direct mail and other annual fund programs in conjunction with CDO
• Build relationships with community stakeholders
• Prepare or oversee the identification, research, preparation and development of government, corporate and private grants and requests for proposals
• Oversee the administration of the donor management software system
• Maintain the department’s finances to ensure that expenses are in line with the budget
• Responsible for all department timesheets, credit card receipts, finance support, and mileage reimbursement reports
• Develop metrics to determine the effectiveness of each fundraising initiative through KPIs
• Create and maintain a portfolio of all individual and corporate donors $5,000 – $20,000 or as assigned by CDO
• Create and maintain segmented donor stewardship plan by industry to be reviewed monthly with CDO
• Oversee the incorporation of policies and procedures, mission, and vision in all Development/Communication plans
• Lead Development team to support donors, volunteers, and community supporters
• Oversee and manage budget adherence for all ChildSafe fundraising events
• Manage Kim Abernethy Education Center rentals in conjunction with the ChildSafe Facilities Team
• Create opportunities for increased donor relations through donor stewardship at outreach events, tours, and community engagement
• Maintain donor communication through department communication plan
• Oversee and maintain digital marketing content plans with CDO
• Engage with program directors to ensure the department stays up to date with urgent programmatic needs

Experience, Education and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of five (5 – 7) years of experience in donor engagement, grant development/management, and major gifts
• Familiar with the San Antonio philanthropic/fundraising community
• A proven track record of effective fundraising and existing community philanthropic contacts
• Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy on each project
• Demonstrated success in supervising progressively larger teams
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills
• A high level of computer literacy, including experience using online databases and other sources to locate financial and philanthropic information
• Able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, Board members, donors, and prospective donors
• Oversight of staff utilization is maximized for all direct care services provided
• Oversight and review of best practices are in place and followed by all program staff
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills, written and oral
• Previous experience working with boards and volunteer committees required
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, and outlook
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of ChildSafe
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekend and evening hours
• Valid Texas driver’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record
• Able to successfully clear a criminal background check, fingerprinting and drug testing

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• General office environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Needs to move about the office to access cabinets, files, office machinery including computers, copiers and printers
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (EG: copiers and printers)
• May ascend/descend ladder to retrieve development supplies in storage
• Will position oneself to pack/unpack items for seasonal development activities stored in bins in storage areas
• Occasionally lifts supplies, toys and clothing weighing up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to observe donor interactions to assess and identify responses and interests
• Must be able to communicate well with donors, Board members, corporate leaders and ChildSafe team.

Hours/Shifts:

Full-time position working 39 hours per week. Will need to work after hours and weekends as development activities dictate.

Benefits: Paid vacation, illness, mental health and holidays.  Other benefits include, but not limited to major medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan.

General Statement:   This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position.  This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Employer.  Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors.

This job description does not constitute an employment contract between ChildSafe and any employee.

ChildSafe is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, in accordance with federal and state law.

To Apply

Qualified candidates will email a resume and cover letter to Careers@ChildSafe-sa.org.  Due to the volume of applicants ChildSafe receives, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually regarding the status of his or her application.

 

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