Sr. Director of Development
What started as a small garden in a vacant lot in this little inner-city neighborhood, quickly turned into the City of Dallas’ first urban farm. The original farm is 1.25 acres boldly situated in the South Dallas community of Bonton, an area ravaged by generational poverty, crime, and classified by the USDA as a food desert. In 2016, a local family, the Treffingers, were inspired by the mission of Bonton Farms and generously donated 20 acres of land located about 10 miles from the original farm. They loved it so much that when another 20 acre plot adjacent to the original one became available, they purchased it and donated it for further expansion of Bonton Farms. That 40 acre site is what we call "The Bonton Farms Extension". It happens to be one of the largest urban farms in the Unites States. In this unlikely setting, we are cultivating a sustainable and vibrant urban farm with the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope.
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
The Bonton Farms Team is seeking a Sr. Director of Development to support fundraising efforts for mission based programming. The Sr. Director of Development manages a team that has the responsibility of raising 5.5M for the current fiscal year.
The Sr. Development Director is responsible for leading and managing the fundraising efforts of the organization. This includes creating, implementing and evaluating development strategies that meaningfully engage and motivate donors to meet the annual fund goals. The role also requires the management and training of the development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the mission of Bonton Farms, a deep expertise and proven track record in fundraising, and exceptional communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in donor management systems is essential for this role.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to support the organization’s strategic objectives and annual budget. This includes direct mail and online giving solicitations.
- Identify and research prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, corporations and government grants.
- Create and implement donor cultivation and stewardship plans to build and maintain relationships with donors for all levels of those that are involved in the fundraising process including the CEO, the development team and when applicable other members of the Bonton Farms team.
- Utilize the annual giving campaign to develop a pipeline of prospects for Bonton Farms Major Gifts Program by identifying prospects for next level giving.
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, conducting regular follow-ups and personal visits.
- Provide reports, analysis and donor pre-meeting information to President.
- Create and direct an Event's Committee of volunteers in order to maximize impact and fundraising through development events.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, volunteers, and community leaders.
- Ensure timely and accurate donor recognition and reporting.
- Oversee the management and utilization of the donor management system to track donor interactions, giving history, and other relevant data.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the donor management system.
- Analyze donor data to identify trends and opportunities for increased engagement and giving.
- Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports to foundations and other grant-making entities.
- Maintain grant records and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- With the assistance of the development team, plan and execute fundraising events, including annual galas, benefit dinners, and community outreach events.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, catering, entertainment, and volunteer coordination.
- Increase engagement with organization's club with a more structured and defined program.
- Manage event budgets and ensure financial goals are met.
- Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create fundraising materials, including brochures, newsletters, and social media content.
- Develop and implement campaigns to increase public awareness and support for the organization.
- Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities.
- Supervise and mentor development staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with the executive team and board of directors to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
- Prepare and present regular reports on fundraising progress to the executive team and board.
- Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- CFRE Preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a proven track record of successful donor cultivation and solicitation.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing and managing fundraising events.
- Proficiency in donor management systems including reporting and analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficient in using fundraising software and donor databases.
- Ability to analyze donor data and generate reports.
- Experience providing community development from a Christian framework is highly desired.
- Passion and calling to empower families and revitalize communities; and
- Exceptional communication skills and will have a calm and very pleasant demeanor when working with a wide variety of people.
- High level of professionalism and integrity, with a commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Visionary and strategic thinker.
- Donor focused with a strong commitment to service excellence.
- Results-oriented and proactive.
- Ability to meet or exceed deadline expectations.
- Efficient organizational and time management skills.
- Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges.
- Ethical and transparent with high integrity.
- Availability to work occasionally after-hours, weekend events.
- Passion for the mission and people of Bonton Farms and the Bonton community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Mission
Transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness and opportunity as the norm.
Vision
The change in Bonton becomes the change in the World.
Core Principal
Our values are bathed in our Christian faith, born out of a passion for people and guide how we put them into action.
What is Bonton?
For the last 200 years, racial injustice and systemic oppression prevented opportunities in Bonton, a community in South Dallas, that were a given elsewhere. People here experienced higher rates of diabetes, stroke and cancer, and 48% of residents lived in poverty. Residents have been denied access to the seven human essentials that are necessary to survive and thrive - health & wellness, economic stability, safe and affordable housing, transportation, a sense of belonging, education and access to fair credit. Today, the community is transforming, and healing is coming from within.
Who We Are
Bonton Farms is on a mission is to transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where health, wholeness, and opportunity are the norm for all people. While many nonprofits work to solve one issue, Bonton Farms focuses on place-based interventions to build community capacity for long-term change. As the ecosystem of community resources improves, the neighbors in Bonton use these resources to build successful, self-sufficient lives, ultimately interrupting the impact of decades of disenfranchisement. Bonton Farms’ programs focus on the all of the seven human essentials that the community has been denied for so long. We invite you to come and join us in the transformation!
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