Director of Development

Job Description
The Director of Development is responsible for achieving fundraising objectives by planning, coordinating, and managing fundraising efforts and activities, including annual giving, grant proposals, capital campaigns, Tulsa Area United Way partner agency status, and Red Ribbon Gala.

Essential Functions:

• In partnership with the CEO, the Director of Development will formalize development plans that meet the ongoing budgeting and operational needs of Tulsa CARES.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for the agency’s annual fundraising event, Red Ribbon Gala, and committee, which includes coordinating communications, running meetings, soliciting and managing sponsorships and donations, and assisting event planners with timeline execution and event logistics.
• Proactively identify, apply for, and monitor grants and other requests for funding, including public, corporate, and private funds.
• Actively maintain the organization’s donor database, Donor Perfect, including data maintenance, reports, and the timely creation of donor acknowledgments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and key corporate and community leaders, including opportunities for stewardship and relationship growth.
• Network with other development and community partners to source funding opportunities and professionally represent the agency in the community.
• Supervise the Community Engagement and Marketing Coordinator who provides support to the leadership team and program staff in marketing programs and events, enhances the agency’s community footprint, and offers critical promotion and volunteer support relative to Red Ribbon.
• Support the board of directors by preparing necessary reports and engaging in fundraising efforts.

Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of internal management and staff as well as outside vendors, board of directors and members of the community.
• Support an environment of health and wellness in accordance with the agency’s philosophy of care, while also modeling agency values of compassion, respect and a judgement free environment.

Qualifications:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it!

About Tulsa CARES

Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low income individuals living with HIV and Hepatitis C in Oklahoma. We recognize the critical importance of addressing social determinants of health to improve community health and reduce costs, and we specialize in wrap-around, client-tailored care that improves health outcomes and quality of life.

Tulsa CARES seeks to recruit and retain staff from diverse backgrounds and encourages qualified candidates to apply. Tulsa CARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, political belief, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Is your degree in social science or related field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Non-profit development: 3 years (Required)
• Knowledge of donor management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Knowledge of local philanthropic community: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74112: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person