Director of Development

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Sponsorship Strategy
• Grants & Institutional Funding
• Planned Giving & Long-Term Philanthropy
• Capital Campaign Development
• Relationship Management
• Membership Integration & Growth
• Event & Community Engagement
• Board & Leadership Collaboration
• Stewardship & Reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in fundraising, sponsorships, or business development
• Proven success securing major gifts
• Proven success securing corporate sponsorships
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience in events, nonprofit, or community-based organizations preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to exercise good judgement and discretion, analyze and resolve confidential, difficult and sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact
• Self-motivated, flexible, quick learner, and possess a high level of personal integrity
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Experience in coordinating special events preferred
• Ability to work independently to bring a project to completion
• Skilled in facilitating partnerships and developing collaborative projects
• Must have the ability to demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office and Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience in Jotforms, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Canva Design, Adobe Design packages and WordPress (web content management system) are preferred
• Able to multi-task, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and successfully manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance; or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
• Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, walk, and stand
• Talk and hear, both in person and by telephone
• Use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment
• Frequent communication with others using approved technological resources
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Compensation

• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly via direct deposit
• Generous health and welfare benefit package available
• Vacation days, sick days and holiday days available

Reports To

• Executive Director

Office Address

110 Broadway, Ste. 350 - San Antonio, TX 78205

Official Office Hours

• May – February: Monday – Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday - 8:30 a.m. to Noon
• March – April: Monday – Friday - 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Note

Fast-paced, event-driven environment with significant activity during Fiesta season. Extended Hours, Evening Hours and Weekend Hours will be required based on the event / program, especially in March and April.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fiesta® San Antonio Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.