Director of Philanthropy

Position Description

WORKING AT HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 4 :

Harris County Precinct 4 is the fastest growing precinct in the third largest county in the country. Precinct 4 is home to 1.2 million residents 1600 miles of roads 11 community centers with more than 700000 visitors annually 62 parks and 14000 acres of green space. You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forward-looking.

POSITION SUMMARY :

In partnership with Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships the Director of Philanthropy is charged with identifying cultivating navigating and maintaining the external relationships for the funding and development needs to support regional growth and programming. The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for meeting ambitious stewardship and funding goals.

These goals are met through best-in-class cultivation and targeted stewardship through a diverse portfolio of events meetings and tours. The Director of Philanthropy works with Sr. Dir. of Strategic Partnerships and cross-divisional leaders as necessary to prioritize needs that may be met through philanthropic activities. The ideal candidate is a masterful communicator and relationship builder and is a strategic planner and executer. You will bring great interpersonal skills an ability to work with a significant volume of highly varying data requiring rigor a strong understanding of data systems and ability to thrive in a complex environment. Most importantly you will possess a deep commitment to and understanding of parks education health equity economic opportunity disaster response and social justice issues. You have enthusiasm familiarity and demonstrated alignment with Precinct 4s mission and a commitment to building / deepening your commitment to equity opportunity and justice and are dedicated to leveraging economies of scale with a mission-based and funder-centric approach to fundraising. This position requires local travel and attendance at evening and weekend events to expand the brand of Commissioner Lesley Briones. Reports to the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead philanthropic funding functions and processes partnering with the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships and Chief Policy and Innovation Officer on all philanthropic funding strategies through execution to include private foundations public-private partnerships etc.

Lead philanthropic data-driven research national and local funder prospecting planning and implementation of activities meeting preparation appeals and follow-up for aligned opportunities. Leverage funding and marketing expertise and resources to achieve goals.

Design structure for scalable funding prospect pipeline and portfolio management process.

Provide strategy support for prospect moves management cultivation plans and strategies to secure funding. Create manage and track cultivation acknowledgement and stewardship process in ways that foster long-term engagement partnership and investment.

Coordinate with the Director of Innovation and grants team on strategy applications institutional relationships site visits and related tracking and reporting.

Manage strategy and execution of key events in consultation with the internal team and external consultants. Track and provide accurate and timely data on event results.

Embody and adhere to philanthropic funding best practices staying up to date on new approaches that ensure the effectiveness of local operations and outcomes.

Manage donor database migration implementation and ongoing daily activity. Ensure integrity of donor and prospects data and compliance with entry standards for portfolios. Responsible for database reports tracking and reporting towards team goals.

Maximize database functionality by working in close partnership with cross-departmental teams to identify new and better ways of using the database.

Prepares meeting materials (memos agendas and collateral) reports and presentations for leadership team partners and key stakeholders.

Coordinate with finance on awards processing.

Monitor and track assigned expense budget revenue goals and KPIs.

Other duties as assigned : This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the roles responsibilities but its important to note that duties responsibilities and activities may evolve with or without prior notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This role will directly manage additional new hires as the team expands.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Please provide a cover letter and resume attached to your application.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

The Director of Philanthropy should be a passionate advocate for Precinct 4s mission and values and have prior experience working within a structured and effective philanthropic department. Must have great interpersonal skills an ability to work with a significant volume of highly varying data requiring rigor a strong understanding of data systems and ability to thrive in a complex environment.

Education :

BA / BS in relevant field

Experience :

At least 5 years of fundraising related professional experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Ability to execute funding plans and strategies that generate significant results and proven track record initiating stewarding and moving philanthropic opportunities to higher levels of support

Strong prospect research skills and a solid understanding of moves management

Genuine relationship-building skills with the ability to inspire generosity and make prospects feel valued.

Exceptional verbal presentation and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write and edit successful and persuasive appeals proposals stewardship materials and other collateral.

NOTE : Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience :

2 years of experience managing at least one team member

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Experience personally managing portfolio $1M or more

Ability to utilize data to drive decision-making and reflect on rigorous and data centered plans for sustaining and growing funding base and revenue.

Ability to initiate organize and manage projects and to collaborate successfully with peers and other key stakeholders across the Precinct and Harris County.

Excellent negotiation skills and positive and patient approach to donor cultivation with the creativity and tenacity to find your way around a no answer to a more productive outcome.

Highly organized and proactive leadership skills with the ability to plan strategically and stay on track with a portfolio of donors from prospect to achievement of desired goals.

Resourceful problem solver with the ability to shift priorities quickly.

Experience motivating staff and creating opportunities for learning and development of team members.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and donor databases and an ability to learn new technologies that enable effectiveness in the role.

A self-development orientation and track record of seeking professional growth.

Ability to occasionally work nights and weekends to support cultivation community and Precinct 4 events.

General Information

SALARY & BENEFITS :

You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical dental and vision insurance at no cost for the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation sick-time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HOW TO APPLY :

If this job sounds interesting you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 as our Director of Philanthropy we invite you to apply online.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1