Community Development Loan Officer jobs in Dallas, TX

Job Opening: Development Officer

Act is seeking a qualified and energetic Development Officer to work with a collaborative Advancement Team in executing all aspects of Act’s fundraising and development strategy to meet Act’s $4 million-dollar annual budget. The ideal Development Officer ("DO”) is highly personable and engaging, balanced by a refined professionalism, and has the ability to move relationships forward strategically.

Faith and Justice Anchor. The ideal Act candidate must possess a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, a passion for Biblical justice and racial equity, a teachable spirit, and a humble desire to collaborate with a diverse team.

Collaborative Team Member. The DO reports to the VP of Advancement and works closely with the rest of the Development team. The DO cultivates and tracks relationships across multiple donor constituencies and leads them to make a joyful financial investment in the mission of Act.

Fundraiser. The DO directly assists in establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow a $4 million- dollar annual budget through the solicitation of major gifts, grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support.

Storyteller. The DO effectively, intelligently, credibly, and passionately communicates our clients’ realities and experiences and the work our team, volunteers and stakeholders are able to do in partnership with our clients to key stakeholder audiences.

Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or in a related field and three (3) or more years of fundraising experience is required, which must have included forging and managing ongoing relationships with multiple constituencies. Strong written communication & high-touch relationship building skills are required.

About Act: Act is a Christian, legal non-profit that works to make neighborhood safety a normal reality for everyone. To do this, we equip underserved residents in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to fight crime on their street using the justice system. The organization operates as a 501(c)3 with 30 full-time employees and we value building a team that is committed to diversity, equity & inclusion.

Work Requirements: Must reside in the Dallas area and have the capability to work in-person at our Dallas Headquarters and occasionally travel to Fort Worth.

Compensation & Benefits:

s Please visit the Join Our Team page for details about our competitive benefits package.

How to Apply: Please complete the online application found on our website. The application requires a Statement of Faith. A Statement of Faith should describe your Christian faith and include a description of your spiritual disciplines (i.e., prayer, study, etc.) and your current place of worship. If you have questions, please send an email to recruitment@actforjustice.org.