Description
The primary focus of the Development Director is to increase funding for the Wesley Foundation of Austin, Inc. (“The Wesley”) so it may maintain and eventually expand staff and programs. The Development Director is responsible for all aspects of fundraising in cooperation with the Executive Director and The Wesley Board of Trustees, including (1) sustaining current funding and cultivating new sources funding; (2) strengthening and nurturing The Wesley alumni donor base; (3) work with Executive Director to cultivate and maintain relationships with area churches and their pastors; (4)maintaining orderly fundraising records; (5) working with staff, Executive Director and board of directors on development projects and initiatives.

Job Duties
Fundraising
· Increase overall funding for The Wesley
· Create and execute a long-range funding plan
· Create and develop an annual giving program
· Develop new sources of funding, especially major donors, alumni, corporations, foundations, and government agencies
Donor Development
· Cultivate relationships with donors through visits, phone calls, written correspondence, and special events
· Maintain and utilize The Wesley’s Salesforce donor database
· Create donor acknowledgments involving Executive Director and Board of Trustees as appropriate
Membership
· Assist Executive Director with communication to alumni to maintain membership levels
· Cultivate relationships with current Wesley students to build on future alumni membership levels
Events
· Work with Executive Director and Board of Trustees in identifying, planning, and executing fundraising events
· Secure sponsorships from local businesses and organizations for special events, door prizes, gifts, etc.

Job Requirements
Experience
· Proven track record of business, community and alumni gift solicitation on a personal basis
· Non-Profit experience preferred
Skills
· Capacity to achieve superior results working independently and as a member of the leadership team
· Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
· Self-directed, self-assured and comfortable approach with diverse individuals and groups
· Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including events scheduled on evenings and weekends
· Ability to work from home or remote locations as needed with minimal office support
· Reliable transportation, full use of an automobile, possession of valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

Education Requirement
· Bachelor’s degree; however, experience may be substituted for education

Compensation commensurate with experience

How to Apply
Please email resume and cover letter to careers@texaswesley.com by May 1, 2020. No phone calls, please.

Foundation Information
Wesley Foundation of Austin, Inc.
2200 Nueces St, Ste. 101
Austin, TX 78705