Working at Envision means having a job thats more than just a way to make money. It`s a job that makes a difference.

We offer team members:

Careers with purpose
Teamwork environment
Amazing 401K Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans
10 Paid Holidays
PTO & Vacation

POSITION SUMMARY

This position calls for an experienced, confident fundraising leader who thrives in a complex and proactive environment; has a track record of success in fundraising; understands and embraces relational, sustainable fundraising; has a passion for excellence; and cares about the mission and people of Envision Dallas.

The Director of Development is high performing, self-motivated leader responsible for assisting the Managing Director with strategic development, best practices development, operational and employee oversight within the Envision Dallas Foundation. This position administers the organizational level short and long-range development plans, raising funds to support the mission and working hand-in-hand with the other programmatic departments it supports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Identifies potential contributors including individuals, corporations, and foundations; develops strategies to secure major philanthropic support.
• Actively manages a portfolio of individual donor prospects capable of making major gifts while working closely with the Managing Director to create compelling strategies for transformational gifts.

• Execute annual fundraising plan including individual giving, direct mail, special events, employee giving, planned giving and an endowment strategy for the organization.
  • Execute annual direct mail plan campaign
  • Execute Dallas Foundation special events
  • Execute employee giving program
• Manage donor recognition/appreciation activities and events. Support planned giving program and endowment strategies.
• Build volunteer group to assist in fundraising activities, special events and other Foundation programs and events.

• Provide support to the Managing Director in identifying and developing strategies, SOPs and KPIs that positively impact or improve the Envision Dallas Foundation output and viability.
• Maintain professional contact with other institutions, associations, and organizations where collaboration and networking are of benefit to both parties.
• Apprise the Managing Director appropriately in major and principal gift activity, preparing information, keeping in constant communication, and guiding solicitation and stewarding opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Envisions Marketing Team to prepare printed materials, as appropriate.
• Oversee efforts for recruitment, development, and performance evaluation of employees.
• Actively participate in the annual strategic planning process to include budgeting, monthly business reviews and other financial metrics as required.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintain compliance with established safety policies and procedures.

• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Education: Bachelors degree required

Experience: Minimum of 6 years proven experience in fund raising/development or sales as well as managerial/administrative oversight. Related experience may be substituted.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of donor database management systems.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with donors, volunteers and the public with diplomacy, discretion, and customer-service orientation.

Licenses/Certifications: NA

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 2

Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 2

VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Can be performed with or without assistive technology:

X Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.

___ Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arms reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.

___ Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.

Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity:

___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.

COMMENTS

Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law.

Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied.

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Envision, Inc.

Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job.  It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied.