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Jolt Action

Development Director (Fundraising)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Provide regular updates to the Board Chair and Board of Directors regarding fundraising progress, goals, and next steps * Oversee donor database via EveryAction to keep accurate donation records and ...

Jolt Action

Development Director (Fundraising)

Houston, TX · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Provide regular updates to the Board Chair and Board of Directors regarding fundraising progress, goals, and next steps * Oversee donor database via EveryAction to keep accurate donation records and ...

Jolt Action

Development Director (Fundraising)

Austin, TX · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Provide regular updates to the Board Chair and Board of Directors regarding fundraising progress, goals, and next steps * Oversee donor database via EveryAction to keep accurate donation records and ...

Jolt Action

Development Director (Fundraising)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Provide regular updates to the Board Chair and Board of Directors regarding fundraising progress, goals, and next steps * Oversee donor database via EveryAction to keep accurate donation records and ...

Jolt Action

Development Director (Fundraising)

Houston, TX · On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

Provide regular updates to the Board Chair and Board of Directors regarding fundraising progress, goals, and next steps * Oversee donor database via EveryAction to keep accurate donation records and ...

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Development Director (Fundraising)

Dallas, TX • On-site

Jolt Action
Professional, Labor and Political Organizations • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Jolt Actionexternal

$110K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

ABOUT JOLT
Jolt is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 to increase the civic participation of Latinos in Texas to build a stronger democracy and ensure that everyone's voice is heard. Jolt knows that our democracy works best when everyone gets a seat at the table. That's why Jolt builds the leadership capacity of Latinos to mobilize their peers to action. Jolt lifts up the voices of young Latinos in Texas to tell their own stories through creative arts and acts, development institutes, and student leadership.
Jolt believes that Texas is poised for change, with a growing and disaffected Latino population. Today, 1 in 3 eligible voters in Texas is Latino and projections indicate that by 2030, Latinos will make up the majority of the state's population. But demographics alone aren't destiny. Winning change requires building a homegrown movement and a smart, focused, long-term strategy that can deliver equality and power to those who are most excluded and often first impacted.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Jolt seeks an experienced Development Director who will play a key role in the continued success and growth of the organization's mission and to elevate Jolt's fundraising program to raise the funds necessary to transform Texas. In partnership with the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for advancing the organization's goals including annual giving, major gifts, foundation grants, corporate support, and special events, as well as building relationships in the community. The Development Director will work with the Executive Director and other leaders to set the strategic direction for the execution of all fundraising and development communications activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Collaborate with Jolt's leadership team and Board of Directors to create and implement year fundraising plan to include timelines, data benchmarks, and development tasks
  • Responsible for overseeing cultivation and stewardship of donors, tracking gifts and data analysis, grant writing and reporting, board engagement, and executing comprehensive fundraising campaign
  • Work with the Executive Director and executive leadership to create fundraising materials, pitch decks, or prepare for upcoming funder meetings
  • Provide regular updates to the Board Chair and Board of Directors regarding fundraising progress, goals, and next steps
  • Oversee donor database via EveryAction to keep accurate donation records and ensure donors are promptly and appropriately recognized for their support
  • Seek opportunities to diversify our revenue sources and continue achieving organizational goals aligned with Jolt's vision and mission
  • Develop and successfully execute an annual digital fundraising campaign
  • Send correspondence, tax letters, and thank you letters to all donors as needed
  • Develop and successfully execute a plan of 100% board member participation in annual giving
  • Supervise Development Manager and Grants Associate with LOIs and grant applications for existing funders and those identified as potential prospects
  • Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree or higher education degree required, Master's degree and/or CFRE desirable.
  • 7+ years of experience with a proven track record of increasing revenue, experience managing donor pipelines (specifically major/individual gifts), and strong skills in building board/staff relationships, and managing budgets of at least $2.5M
  • 5+ years of experience managing and leading a team including management level staff
  • Experience in working with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, or similar software and managing donor database and tracking
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, ability to commute across the city (ies) and nationwide as needed
  • Standard operating hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM with strong flexibility to adjust schedule in accordance with assignments
  • Ability to carry and set up tabling/event equipment of at least 20 pounds
  • Ability to stand or sit for an extended period of time while working in an indoor environment
  • Experience managing and working with high-performing staff and diverse communities
  • A track record of effective individual and major donor fundraising for nonprofits focused on youth leadership development and civic engagement, preferably in Texas
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent listening skills possessing the ability to articulate complex information with influence
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously and to work calmly under pressure of goals and deadlines
  • Systems thinking with the ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively
  • Diplomatic, mature approach to problem-solving and the ability to think independently and creatively
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with a variety of prospects, donors, and leadership volunteers
  • Travel is required as needed (including overnight stays, weekends and evenings) with the ability to visit donors in offices, residences or other agreed locations of the position

SALARY
The Development Director position is $110,000 to $115,000 annually to commensurate with experience and is committed to stay in this range. Additionally there is variable compensation up to $5,000 if expected yearly outcomes are met.
LOCATION
Austin, Dallas, Houston, TX; Remote Candidates will be considered.
BENEFITS
Currently, Jolt's benefit package includes full employer-covered health care, employer match retirement contribution up to 4%, employer-provided life insurance policy, monthly cell phone reimbursement, holidays, and 30 days of paid time off (inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation time). Standard business office hours apply to this position and will discuss with selected candidates during the interview.

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