Job Title: Director of Development
Organization: Midland Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center
Location: Midland, TX
Closing Date: April 1, 2023
Position: The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all fund-raising initiatives for the Midland Rape Crisis and Children’s Advocacy Center (MRCCAC), including the annual fundraiser, other special events, planned giving, and a forth coming capital campaign. S/he is actively engaged in cultivating and soliciting current and potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors. In partnership with the Executive Director, the Director of Development also assumes responsibilities in external relations, finance, Board governance, and planning. S/he works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all fundraising and other operational activities as noted.
Job Responsibilities: As the primary development officer for MRCCAC:
- Develop, manage, and implement all fundraising campaigns.
- Develop and grow a major individual giving program, including the identification, cultivation, and direct solicitation of major donor prospects in conjunction with the grant writer.
- Increase and diversify the funding base, which includes support from individuals, foundations, businesses, and corporations.
- Maintain the MRCCAC’s donor management software; ensure accurate and timely data entry and gift processing; create and analyze giving reports; and execute prompt acknowledgement of all donations.
- Foster a culture of philanthropy among Board members, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Be responsible for the development of all print materials.
- Develop a gift recognition program.
Additional Community Responsibilities:
Community Relations
- Establish and maintain effective relationships and cooperative arrangements when appropriate with the public; MRCCAC Board, staff, and volunteers; MRCCAC administration and faculty; local media outlets; and other community groups and organizations.
- With the Executive Director, serve as a spokesperson and representative for MRCCAC.
Finance
- Work with the Executive Director to prepare the annual and campaign fundraising budgets and help ensure that MRCCAC operates within its budgets.
Planning
- Develop annual fundraising and community relations plans with the Executive Director and Board of Directors and help carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
- Five or more years of development experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills; and
- Knowledge of and experience with donor management software.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Competitive. Commensurate with experience and other qualifications.
How To Apply:
Contact Executive Pamela Hyde
phyde@mrccac.org
432-682-7273