Associate Director of Advancement
Breckenridge Village

Tyler, Texas

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Summary: The Associate Director of Advancement provides direct support to the operations of Breckenridge Village of Tyler by the acquisition of new donor sources, nurturing current donor relationships, event planning, coordinating the BVT auxiliary and volunteers, and strategically branding BVT utilizing existing and new methods.

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred; fundraising experience can be substituted

Experience: The ideal candidate is high-energy and passionate about helping others and specifically those with developmental disabilities and their families. Must be able to meet people of all economic and sociological backgrounds with ease and cultivate relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations and churches. He/she must have experience in donor acquisition follow-up with gift requisition. Must have exceptional organizational skills, be well-disciplined and able to meet deadlines, and thrive on challenges and professional independence. A knowledge of grant writing and estate planning would be a plus.

Supervises: No supervisory responsibility

To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:

Essential Functions:

1. Understands and effectively communicates the BVT story that will honor, value and represent the BVT residents and their families to the community at large.

2. Uses grant writing experience to assist in the creation and submission of grant proposals to appropriate entities such as foundations, corporations and etc. that support capital campaigns.

3. Strategizes and executes short- and long-term fundraising goals to secure new fund-raising sources for unrestricted, restricted and planned gift support. 4. Fosters and grows relationships among current and prospective donors through (but not limited to) speaking engagements and events.

5. Coordinates and appreciates the BVT auxiliary in volunteer opportunities for the benefit of BVT Advancement team.

6. Helps with appreciation of these auxiliary and other volunteers with annual recognition.

7. Represents BVT is such a way as to uphold the positive image of the Agency to the public and private sectors.

8. Assists in developing materials such as gift proposals, donor reports, memos, and other communications and marketing materials, as appropriate.

9. Provide updates to Associate Executive Director of Advancement of all existing and new appeal communications, communication material and goals prior to delivery, to ensure it is in line with agency budget needs and branding requirements.

10. Provide ongoing situational awareness and written reports to Associate Executive Director of Advancement of status of financial goals.

11. Maintains strong BVT presence in Tyler and East Texas communities each week.

12. Serves on internal and external committees as assigned by the Executive Director.

Measurable Deliverables:

1. Ensure that all donations are deposited and properly recorded in Salesforce. 2. Responsible for securing new donor sources to fund annual scholarship needs as assigned.

3. All donations are properly acknowledged with a thank letter in a timely manner.

4. Support Associate Executive Director of Advancement to meet all challenge grant/capital campaign goals.

5. Increase new donor contacts/prospects annually.

6. Work effectively with the Associate Executive Director of Advancement, and all funding source entities.

7. Prepare and maintain department reports as assigned.

8. Assist in preparation of strategy and action plans for gaps in fundraising should they occur.

9. Weekly consultation with Associate Executive Director of Advancement to ensure service and deliverables are being met.

10. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.

11. Implement BVT safety protocols including evacuating with residents and other staff in case of an emergency.

12. Maintain BVT professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the BVT employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Credentials, Skills and Abilities:

1. Maintain current licenses and certificates required for this position including, but not limited to: First Aid and CPR (will be provided by BVT).

2. Possess a valid Texas drivers' license, work eligibility status and have a good driving record.

3. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.

4. Must pass all pre-employment background checks, including: Criminal History, Employee Misconduct, Nurse's Aide Registry, driving check and pass annual background checks.

5. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screen throughout employment.

6. Knows the indicators of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and appropriate reporting and documentation procedures.

7. Demonstrate the ability to:

  • Work independently and collectively with advancement leadership in order to maximize the stewardship opportunities.
  • Work some evenings and weekends as needed, primarily during special events.
  • Practice ethical behavior in and outside the work environment.
  • Employ preventive and de-escalation techniques in crisis intervention.
  • Show appreciation and appropriate affection consistent with professional boundaries to residents without the gesture being misinterpreted.
  • Communicate well in both written and oral communication and comfortable speaking to small or large audiences.
  • Display a professional appearance and decorum that upholds the core values and principals of BVT.
  • Have working knowledge of Sales Force, after appropriate training.
  • Help develop ways of successfully packaging and marketing BVT to philanthropic supporters.
  • Function compatibly and participate constructively in a team environment and maintain professional composure at all times
  • Demonstrate excellent people skills, including the ability to work closely and confidentially with all individuals.
  • Demonstrate a team player attitude and, exhibit a positive spirit at all times. Works in collaboration with entire BVT staff to foster a positive work environment that creates a collective team atmosphere.
  • Willingness to attend additional training/seminars on estate planning, etc.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to work efficiently without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of leadership team.
  • Administer first aid and CPR if necessary.
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Residential Services and Day Habilitation policies and procedures.

9. A professional with proven experience in gift and donor cultivation. Nonprofit experience a plus.

10. Highly motivated, proactive, passionate and energetic.

11. Support the general mission and purpose of BVT.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Here at Breckenridge Village of Tyler, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

Breckenridge Village of Tyler is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption from Breckenridge Village of Tyler as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

Breckenridge Village of Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Breckenridge Village of Tyler not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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