Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Director

Job Summary:
The Director of Development is responsible for significantly expanding the quality and size of MAS DFW’s prospect pool while leading all external fundraising efforts. This role will be central to growing MAS DFW’s private philanthropy efforts nationwide, requiring extensive travel to cultivate donor relationships, develop strategic initiatives, and drive the organization’s fundraising activities. The Director of Development will manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects while supporting the leadership team with the stewardship of the organization’s top-tier donors. Additionally, the Director of Development will oversee Development staff and contribute as a key member of the executive board’s fundraising committee.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Donor Cultivation and Management: Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects capable of contributing $10,000 or more.
• Develop and execute strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward these donors effectively.
• Fundraising Planning and Execution: Design and implement comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including annual campaigns, regional events, donor appeals, major gift programs, monthly donor programs, planned giving, and stewardship activities.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Serve as an active member of the executive board’s fundraising committee, contributing to strategy development and offering insights on fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Marketing, Board members, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Staff Development and Training: Lead and mentor Development staff through regular training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Prospect Database Management: Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timely updating of donor strategies, contacts, and outcomes in the prospect management database.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 50% – Donor Portfolio Management: Cultivate relationships and manage a pipeline of major gift prospects, executing tailored strategies for solicitation and stewardship.
• 25% – Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain a long- and short-term fundraising strategy to increase the size and quality of the donor pool. Coordinate activities across central units, including the Executive Director and other teams.
• 10% – Organizational Representation: Collaborate with interdepartmental teams and provide regular updates to the Executive Director and Board.
• 10% – Staff Training and Development: Provide comprehensive training to Development staff on fundraising protocols, systems, and professional skills.
• 5% – Data Integrity: Maintain and oversee updates to the donor database to ensure accurate and actionable records.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: At least four years of individual gift fundraising experience, including cultivating and soliciting gifts of $10,000 or more. Proven track record of leading successful fundraising and marketing campaigns.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of fundraising principles, including prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving, personal assets, and estates.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, volunteers, faculty, administrators, and trustees.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Willingness to travel for donor cultivation.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to Dr. Raed Sbeit at ed@masdfw.org.