Development Director

Development Director The Development Director leads fundraising efforts for ScholarShot.

This includes but is not limited to identifying, prospecting, soliciting corporate, foundation, and individual entities, managing donor communications, reporting, and analysis.

In addition, this position will collaborate with other ScholarShot team members to promote ScholarShot’s brand and communications to raise the awareness of the organization and its outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:Lead targeting, qualification, and development of new corporate, foundation, and individual sources of funding with support from the Executive Director.Manage communications with all funders and prospective donors.Develop comprehensive fundraising and marketing plans and objectives.Manage the grant process and pipeline including prospecting, writing, and submittal.Plan and execute ScholarShot’s annual North Texas Giving Day and yearend campaigns.Maintain pertinent donor and prospect data in Bloomerang.

Manage the Development Calendar, monthly pipeline report, and ongoing development management reports.Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors.Create compelling newsletters and fundraising campaigns that drive impact and persuasion.Manage and grow ScholarShot’s annual fund through targeted stewardship.Collaborate with ScholarShot’s Development and Marketing Manager to create compelling social media content.Collaborate with ScholarShot’s Development and Marketing Manager to plan and execute ScholarShot’s Annual Graduate Luncheon.

Qualifications:Previous experience developing, maintaining, and growing funding sources from corporations, foundations, and individuals.Ideal candidate will have experience raising over $1 million per year in the greater DFW market.Experience leveraging social media channels to promote the organization and its funding efforts.Proven organizational and project management skills.Strong writing and communication skills to differentiate the ScholarShot program and outcomes.Familiarity with current nonprofit marketing and fundraising practicesStrong analytical skills and attention to detail.Ability to turn data into impactful stories.CFRE preferred