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- Educational First Steps is seeking an Associate Development Director to assist in the organization's planning, implementation and ongoing management of a robust and growing development program. Reporting to the Senior Development Director for Dallas/North Texas, this position works closely and collaboratively with the Development Director in Tarrant County, the Grants and Database Manager, the Development Committee of the Board of Directors, auxiliary groups and volunteers. Strong ties to the Dallas/Fort Worth business and philanthropic communities are essential to the success of this position.
Major Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Development team , participating in short and long term departmental planning initiatives including annual budget preparation, setting annual targets and goals, monthly and annual metrics, tracking and reporting, and preparation of annual strategic plan that includes timelines, and resources required for Educational First Steps in Dallas and Tarrant counties.
- Develop new donor relationships in all areas of development that lead to expanded funding sources by cultivating and negotiating mutually beneficial, sustainable funding relationships and event sponsorships.
- Expand mid-level and grassroots individual and corporate donor base.
- Help steward and maintain positive relationships with existing donors and event sponsors.
- Implement and manage logistics for both the Dallas and Fort Worth annual luncheon events.
- Help to create and deliver high-level professional presentations to prospective and current donors.
- Assist in the planning and management of volunteer relationships and volunteer events of the TEAM EFS Auxiliary, corporate partners and community organizations.
- Work with the entire Development team in developing, planning and implementing an annual communications/touch calendar including: website, e-blasts, e-newsletters, social media, yearly impact report and other special communications projects.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum of 2 years of fundraising experience with a non profit organization, successfully securing annual support and event sponsorships.
- A successful track record of proactive identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
- The ideal candidate has excellent people skills that include being as self-starter and a leader with the ability to think beyond traditional fundraising methods.
- Superior written and verbal communications skills with a proven writing and research skills, including the ability to listen and develop information and translate ideas into funding opportunities that support both the goals of EFS and goals of the donor.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively, balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests, and meet financial goals and deadlines.
- Attention to detail, familiarity with budgets, and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Computer literacy including competency with Microsoft Office, Publisher and Constant Contact.
- Work with the Grants and Database Manager in creating and implementing creative communications to all philanthropic and community partners, collaborators and supporters and target markets through our website, social media, various other media.
- Promote awareness of Educational First Steps across Dallas and Tarrant counties/North Texas
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