JOB LISTING — Director, Corporate and Foundation Giving

Posted by Sandra Fernandez on July 21, 2010 under Jobs, Internships & Scholarships | Be the First to Comment

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston

Our main office address is:

6437 High Star Drive
Houston, Texas 77074

There are four ways to apply with us:

1. Bring your resume to us in person to our main office
2. Mail your resume to Susan Kennedy, Human Resources Director, at our main office
3. Fax your resume to Susan Kennedy at 713.860.8237
4. Or email your resume Susan Kennedy at bbbshoustonjobs@bbbs.org

Please note that we only accept applications for positions that are posted. BBBS does not have an online application system at this time. Please use one of the above methods to apply for a job.

Position: Director, Corporate and Foundation Giving

Location: Houston – Main Office (6437 High Star)

Salary: $40 – $50k

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute annual strategy to prospect, cultivate, steward, procure, and renew corporate and foundation gifts
• Manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation donors and prospects, including execution of an annual solicitation plan to secure gifts and grants
• Represent and communicate full spectrum of BBBS programs, outcomes and giving opportunities to the corporate community and foundation funders
• Collaborate with other BBBS resources to develop, offer strategic input, and review funding proposals
• Assist with prospecting for, and connecting with, new corporate and foundation giving opportunities and partnerships

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years sales or non-profit fund raising experience, including prospect research, cultivation and solicitation
• Possess the desire to grow and a willingness to participate in advanced training to support major gifts and individual giving
• Professional poise to articulate the agency’s vision/mission in a compelling and inspiring manner
• Possess a high level of oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of the Houston philanthropic and non-profit community
• Possess an outgoing, approachable, charismatic, persuasive and flexible demeanor
• Possess the flexibility to manage competing time and project demands required in a time sensitive, high profile environment
• Ability to grasp and organize concepts quickly and translate them into actionable steps
• Possess the maturity and sense of urgency to achieve measurable results
• Ability to work well within a team environment balanced with effective self-management activities
• Flexibility to travel throughout BBBS service area, as well as participate in early, after-hours, or weekend fund development/agency activities
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

HAHMP DISCLAIMER: This job posting has been shared at the request of an HAHMP member or supporter. HAHMP cannot provide additional information about the job in question. The job will remain posted until we are advised that it has been filled or no longer available. HAHMP cannot guarantee that the position is still available at this time.