Job Description:

• Apply your expertise and perspective in the Region’s philanthropic landscape to develop, cultivate and steward existing donor relationships to increase their engagement and giving.
• Partner with the Managing Director to develop and execute Regional fundraising strategy to meet revenue targets.
• Develop fundraising plan including donor meetings, exclusive cultivation events and program visits to increase major giving by individuals in the Region.
• Work with local staff and trustees, senior leadership and regional champions to deepen donor engagement and elevate giving.
• Engage in capital campaign with goal of increasing donor participation and elevating giving levels.
• Stay up to date on our internal research and fundraising opportunities to best prepare strategy, proposal, presentation and briefing materials for donor meetings.
• Build awareness of competing organizations and factors that differentiate Save the Children from other organizations.
• Make ongoing assessments of efficacy, and modify strategies as needed to meet revenue targets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the fundraising database and track progress using custom reports.
• Identify and engage prospective donors with the capacity to make five-, six-, and seven-figure+ gifts by drawing on deep knowledge of the Texas philanthropic landscape and partnering with the research team to significantly increase regional fundraising revenue.
• Engage local staff and Trustees, senior leadership, and longstanding donors in the Region to make introductions to donor prospects.
• Develop trusted relationships with donor intermediaries, including DAFs, wealth advisors, philanthropic advisors, estate planners and family offices, for the purpose of access to their client base of high-capacity prospective donors in the Region.
• Create and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies for all identified prospects, which will include leveraging the campaign, organizing local events and program visits, and scheduling meetings with Save the Children leadership and program experts.
• Represent Save the Children at key local events and conferences to raise awareness and build network.
• Develop trusted relationships with Save the Children leaders, local staff and Trustees, longtime donors, and influential community members, and leverage these relationships in networking and cultivation efforts.
• Work closely with colleagues across Marketing & Growth (including colleagues who work with corporations and foundations) to create a strong regional presence/identity for Save the Children in the Region.
• Collaborate with the Planned Giving team to identify and secure estate gifts.
• Partner with the Philanthropy Operations team to tailor program-related concept notes, proposals, marketing collateral, presentation packages, and other fundraising materials specific to this donor audience.
• Work closely as needed with stakeholders across the organization including marketing and communications, finance, and international programs, all with the shared goal of raising support for our mission.
• Promote thought leadership events and opportunities for Save the Children experts as a means of connecting with donors’ interests.
• Act as a resource for other team members, lead special projects from time to time.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 7 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience cultivating donor portfolios and prospecting new donors to increase revenues.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Texas area philanthropic community and related entities including DAFs, wealth and philanthropic advisors, estate planners and family offices.
• A successful track record managing portfolios that generate five-, six- and seven-figure and planned gifts.
• Knowledge of major gift fundraising moves management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Creative thinking capability to develop successful engagement strategies with maximum impact.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of constituents, including high-net-worth individuals and families, C-level executives, and advisors.
• Ability to work independently, solving complex problems and applying a new perspective when using existing solutions.
• Proven success with special-event fundraising to attract and maintain engagement with donors and raise support and awareness.
• Demonstrated ability to work from a dedicated home office, which allows for private and confidential conversations.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the Region, nationally, and occasionally internationally to visit donors, program sites, and other stakeholders.
• Proven detail orientation and strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated organizational skills and discipline in stewarding donor information and donor databases and records.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
• Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
• Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
• Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
• Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships