What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Development position at Buckner International?
Job Description
Job Description
Buckner International Location : Buckner International Support Center
Location : Dallas, TX - Hybrid
Address : 700N Pearl St., Dallas, TX 75201
Job Schedule : Full-Time
We are seeking a Vice President of Development to join our development team . As a Vice President of Development, you will play an essential role in overseeing the engagement of donors and organizations that require in-person engagement, including but not limited to principal and major donors across all gift officer portfolios. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!
What you'll do :
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with donors on behalf of and in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer and effectively represent the Chief Development Officer in meetings with various donors and prospective constituencies.
- Set and manage strategies designed to cultivate, solicit, and steward churches and donors with the ability to make gifts at the principal and major gifts level and who have an affinity for Buckner ministries and programs.
- Provide direction and supervision to direct reports.
- Intentionally steward existing donor relationships to greater Buckner support and involvement.
- Manage a portfolio of Major Gift donors and donor prospects as appropriate.
- Make qualification calls to individuals, corporations, government entities, churches, and others for the purpose of cultivating relationships that lead to donations to Buckner ministries.
- Work with the Chief Development Officer to direct specific assigned campaigns, managing the campaign engagement of staff and volunteers.
- Serve as a member of the Development Senior Leads Team and provide overall leadership and insight for the Development office and core processes as directed by the Chief Development Officer.
- Collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, build strong and sustainable working relationships, and interact with all levels of the organization.
- Travel domestically and internationally for the purpose of prospective and donor relationship cultivation and giving, as needed.
What you'll bring :
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
About Buckner International :
Since 1879, Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
