Description

Development Director

Dallas Pets Alive is a high-impact, fast-growing animal welfare organization working to make North Texas a No-Kill community. Through programs like PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender), transport, and the recent integration of Dogs Matter and the Humane Society of Dallas County, we are expanding both our reach and the depth of our work in the community.

In our rescue program, we focus on:

• Rescuing healthy and treatable pets at North Texas shelters at the greatest risk of being euthanized
• Reducing owner surrender through our Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS) program
• Challenging the way our community views rescue animals. We believe that adoption is not only the right thing to do but THE thing to do!

PURPOSE & SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:  We are seeking a Development Director who is ready to take ownership of fundraising efforts and help grow sustainable support for our mission. This is a hands-on role for someone who is both strategic and execution-focused. You will be responsible for building relationships, managing donor engagement, and driving fundraising efforts across multiple channels. You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure DPA has the resources needed to continue and expand its lifesaving work. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to grow into a senior development leader and is excited by the opportunity to build, refine, and strengthen fundraising systems in a dynamic environment.

SALARY/PAY RATE:  Full-time.  Commensurate with experience.

TIME REQUIREMENT:  40 hours a week, some weeknights and weekends will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications and stewardship
• Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of new major donors
• Grow sponsorship program to support rescue programming and other initiatives
• Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies
• Grow and manage monthly giving program
• Assist in the direction of a potential capital campaign
• Oversee prospect research
• Set up public appearances/accept speaking engagements for CEO to share information about Dallas Pets Alive with the community
• Manage fundraising database (Bloomerang)
• Supervise and collaborate with development volunteers
• Oversee and execute all marketing publications to support fund raising activities
• Maintain gift recognition programs
• Perform other related duties as requested

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:  DPA is a growing organization with multiple programs and a strong reliance on both staff and volunteers. This role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment. You will be expected to be out in the community building relationships and representing DPA. This is not a purely administrative or behind-the-scenes role.

CONTROLS OVER WORK:  This position reports to the CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Preferred:
  • 3 years minimum experience in professional development work for a similar animal welfare related non-profit or foundation
  • Professional marketing and communications experience with a non-profit
  • Professional Certification (CFRE) and membership in Fundraising Association (AFP)
• Required:
  • A bachelor’s degree
  • Must embrace the mission of Dallas Pets Alive and be able to passionately motivate donors to invest in our life saving mission
  • Must embrace the culture of Dallas Pets Alive and actively work to balance working in a volunteer driven organization, volunteer management experience is a plus
  • Experience in donor-centered fundraising, managing individual giving program, donor stewardship and benefits programs, foundations and major gifts
  • Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers
  • Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships
  • Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
  • Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals
  • Have large scale fundraising event coordination experience 
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and maintain professional level correspondence at all times
  • Display a fun, energetic and positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
  • Maintain emotional control under stress and conduct oneself at a high level of professionalism when working with others
  • Must have donor CRM and Google suite experience and be proficient or able to easily learn current technology in relation to communication, marketing and CRM’s.
  • Must have experience with current marketing tools such as social media platforms and MailChimp
  • This is a virtual position but must be local within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex
  • Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare

TO APPLY:  Please send a cover letter, reference list and resume to DPA-jobs@dallaspetsalive.org. Thank you for your interest in serving our mission!