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TDC Director of Development

TDC Director of Development
Position Status: Full-Time, Regular
Reports To: TDC Executive Director
Classification: Salaried, Exempt
SUMMARY
The Director of Development will be responsible to plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short and long-term needs for the Tulsa Dream Center (TDC). The Director of Development oversees all grants, fundraising, and manages relationships with financial partners. The duties include planning fundraising events, interacting with current and former donors to encourage ongoing contributions, and seeking out opportunities for financial support through new networks of donors, grants, and sponsorships.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with TDC leadership to determine the mission, purpose, and priorities.
  • Works closely with the Grants Administrator to communicate and provide copies of all approved grants and all necessary information allowing the Grants Administrator to ensure timely reporting and compliance with all terms and conditions of each approved grant.
  • Develop and organize all aspects of TDC’s fundraising programs.
  • Research and identify potential grants, donors and sponsors and implement strategies to foster positive relationships.
  • Establish fundraising objectives as well as, setting short-term and longer-term goals.
  • Research donation programs and grant opportunities available through like-minded foundations, businesses, and agencies.
  • Create reports post-event to analyze data and determine the marketing effectiveness for the fundraising program.
  • Oversee department and inter-department meetings to plan milestones and requirements of all teams within the specific program regarding fundraisers.
  • Establish and maintain friendly communications with donors and/or sponsors.
  • Create print marketing materials related to fundraising by working closely with the Media team.
  • Maintains a list of potential financial donors including corporations, foundations, and individuals.
  • Produces relevant and informative fundraising literature and reports for distribution to donors and the public.
  • Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds.
  • Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the purposes of TDC.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for helping lead TDC in a manner that supports and guides the TDC’s direction and mission.
  • Providing all information necessary for Tulsa Dream Center leadership to make informed decisions.
  • Meet with senior management to gauge business needs and brainstorm ideas for fundraising programs for the coming year.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Relations, Communications, or other appropriate related field required.
  • Certification as a Fundraising Professional or other applicable professional certifications/memberships helpful but not required.
  • Five years of experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization highly preferred.
  • Must be proficient with computers and administrative process management.
  • The ability to work independently, identifying resources and make independent decisions.
  • Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • The ability to multitask between projects and needs.
  • Positive customer-oriented attitude and professional image.
  • Willingness to work some weekend days and have a flexible schedule that varies by season of the year.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
  • Able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Can communicate effectively with people of all ages.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
Ministry Requirements
  • Maintains Victory protocol, policies, and procedures
  • Demonstrates the Core Values of Victory
  • Performs and maintains work with an appropriate level of confidentiality and non-disclosure
  • Models Biblical standards of personal conduct and Christian lifestyle expected of all Victory staff members as outlined in the Honor Code and Employee Handbook
  • Fully participates in the life of Victory Church as an active member in good standing with Victory
  • Submits to and supports the leadership of Victory
  • Works well as a team member with all leaders, staff, and volunteers, in a culturally, generationally, and racially diverse environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

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