Title: Director of Resource Development

Division: Relations Marketing

Classification: Full-time/Exempt

Hours: Monday-Friday

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Purpose: The Resource Development Director is fully accountable for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic support for CCTXP by developing and maintaining relationships with individual and corporate donors, coordination, research and preparation of grant requests including follow up reporting on the same, special fundraising events and activities, reportingand direct mail management. The director offers services & solicits gifts across the Panhandle of Texas. The director will help expand our Bags/Barrels of Hope Program to others.

Organizational Relationships: Work as needed with agency staff, Board of Directors and associated committees, volunteers, industry professionals, and funding sources (including prospective donors and agents of foundations, corporations, and governmental entities).

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversee allaspects of fundraising including grant writing, major gifts, foundation and corporate fundraising, individual fundraising, direct mail, planned giving, special events and all aspects of donor relations.

· Prepare and review the annual development plan.

· Plan and evaluate fundraising campaigns and activities.

· Coordinate with the Executive Director and the Board to assure that non-restricted is equal to or exceeds agency budget.

· Responsible for donor stewardship assisted by the finance department.

· Facilitate and support agency fundraising events.

· Recruit volunteers to help with our fundraising activities.

· Assist with and implement capital campaigns when one is active.

· Identify and foster planned giving and major gifts.

· Service as staff liaison with the development committee.

· Develop parish outreach plan andcontact list to create awareness and to engage parishioners in agency mission throughout the entire Texas Panhandle.

· Promote the use of Bags/Barrels of Hope, or similar giving tools, in both the Diocese of Amarillo and other churches and businesses, for both food and non-food items.

· Coordinate data entry and report generation with existing database manager.

· Issue periodic reports on the status of fundraising, and volunteer engagement efforts.

· Look for creative ways to obtain sponsorships for agency fundraising events.

· Provide signature authorization on disbursement authorizations and checks. Prepare monthly grant reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

· Prepare annual report in conjunction with the finance department.

· Represent agency as needed at community and diocesan meetings and events.

· Seek continuing education via training, webinars, gatherings, and conferences in Catholic development, grant writing, parish/community outreach.

· Other essential and non-essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.

Proficient fluency in English is required; oral, reading, and written.
Computer literate particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be flexible, some evenings and weekends.
Strong organizational skills, highly detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Positive and pro-active attitude towards work.
Discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Deals with staff honestly, fairly, and maintains open communication.
Plans and organizes time effectively and efficiently.
Experience with non-profit fund development.
Experience working with volunteers.
Donor and volunteer service mentality.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Ability to refer clients to otherservices not offered by CCTXP.
Effective public speaking skills.
Able to make "cold calls".
A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing such activities as grant writing, direct mail, special events, major gifts and other fundraising activities.
Must be able to clear a Department of Public Safety (DPS) background check.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, sitting, pulling, walking and standing.
Will spend time writing, typing, speaking, listening and driving.
Team builder with strong leadership and management skills.
Flexible and willing to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and donors.
Willing to work hands-on in developing and executing fundraising activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Amarillo, TX 79107 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Amarillo, TX 79107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Director of Resource Development