Description

Texas Ballet Theater seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Development to lead fundraising and donor engagement as the company launches a $40 million capital campaign. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in nonprofit or arts development experience, success with major gifts and campaigns, and strong leadership and communication skills.

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Requirements

Prospecting, identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a personal portfolio consisting
of 125-150 major donors and prospects (each with a philanthropic capacity to contribute $10,000-
$100,000 annually).

Complete a minimum of 15 substantive contacts monthly within the DFW metroplex to identify,
cultivate, solicit, and steward a major giving portfolio.

Work collaboratively with Executive Director, Development team, and Board of Governors to
implement effective fundraising strategies for increased giving.

Establish and maintain strong relationships within the community to strengthen and build Texas
Ballet Theater’s positive image and financial support for its arts mission.

Prepare professional written proposals, gift agreements, and other materials needed to define,
secure, and document major gifts. Record and track all portfolio activities within Tessitura.

Ensure financial revenue targets and portfolio benchmarks are met through regular review of goals.

Participate in the development of marketing materials for major gift cultivation and stewardship
activities/events in partnership with the Development team.

Attend periodic donor events and community events as needed to cultivate and steward donors.

Supervise, select, hire, advance, and mentor the Development team: Major Gifts, Annual Giving,
Special Events, and Institutional Giving.