Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts, Foundation & Individual Giving)

Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts, Foundation & Individual Giving)

Houston, TX

Our client, a major Houston food distribution non-profit organization, is seeking a dynamic Director of Philanthropy who will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing individual, corporate, and foundation donor fundraising programs. This role formulates strategies to solicit operating and program-restricted gifts and sponsorships, as well as capital support. This Director will manage a team of frontline fundraisers, as well as a personal portfolio of donors and prospects, and will oversee the foundation stewardship of grant officers.

Essential position functions:

• Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop a vision and strategy to manage and execute individual, corporate, and foundation giving programs.
• Ensures key areas of the strategy are on time and on budget. Maintains the Major Gifts budget.
• Creates, monitors, and manages monthly and annual revenue targets for the team and ensures each has a pipeline of prospects to meet those targets.
• Tracks and reports team metrics as outlined in the Moves Management Guidelines.
• Works to expand the organization’s individual, corporate, and foundation database and increase the level of both program-specific and unrestricted gifts.
• Coordinates with the Director of Donor Engagement to develop synergistic strategies to optimize and develop corporate volunteer relationships.
• Works closely with program staff to understand projects in need of funding.
• Develops and manages a personal portfolio of large individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
• Coordinates fundraising efforts with the other development directors as needed.
• Stays abreast of philanthropic, economic, social, and community trends related to the organization; ensures that the staff is informed of changes in trends and initiatives that might impact the organization.
• Serves as a member of the CDO’s immediate leadership team and organization’s D-Team, working closely with other Directors to implement strategies.
• Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations
• Manages two or more direct reports by providing guidance and/or oversight to employees and/or contractors. Develops and maintains roles, responsibilities, and expectations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, required .
• A minimum of seven years of experience working with Major Gifts of $100,000 or greater.
• Experience working within a large Houston-area nonprofit organization.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Budgeting experience.
• Experience building donor relationships.
• Experience with corporate and foundation gifts, preferred.
• Raiser’s Edge experience, preferred.
• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), preferred.