Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas (BBBS)

Vice President of Development

Reports To: CEO

Status: Exempt

Organizational Mission & Vision

Mission: Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Vision: All youth achieve their full potential.

About BBBS
For over 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas has helped children succeed in life. We do this by matching children ages 6 to 16 with caring adults who serve as mentors, advocates, resources and guides. Volunteers (Bigs) commit to meeting with their mentees (Littles) 3 to 4 times per month for a minimum of one year. Our professional staff are there every step of the way to solve problems and support each match’s success. In 2022, BBBS served over 750 children in Austin and the surrounding areas. Our proven model of one-to-one mentoring helps kids build the skills and capacities that lead to lifelong success.

Position Summary

The VP of Development is responsible for all fund development efforts, including major gifts, government grants, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, special events and annual giving. Leads a dynamic team that oversees donor research, solicitation, gift processing and stewardship. Collaborates with the development team and CEO to identify, develop and maintain new funding. Works closely with Board members and high-level volunteers. As a senior member of the management team, this position helps shape and lead the agency’s future.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

Fundraising

• Responsible for raising a minimum of $2.5M per year to fund the operational budget

• Develops and implements a written fund development plan focused on optimizing annual sources of revenue
• Works with the development team and CEO to prospect, solicit, cultivate and steward potential donors
• Designs, implements and manages fundraising activities including annual giving, special projects, gala, peer-to-peer fundraising and other solicitations
• Oversees the management of an accurate and up-to-date donor database
• Coordinates and determines the viability and effectiveness of all major fundraising events
• Communicates BBBS’s vision, mission and values to the public
• Supports the CEO’s major gift work with top prospects
• Provides the CEO and Board of Directors data and comprehensive reports, including budget to actuals
• Works collaboratively with the BBBS leadership team and their departments to meet agency priorities
• Supports donors in navigating alternate opportunities such as donor-advised funds, cryptocurrency, and planned gifts
• Supports the BBBS Board of Directors in developing and managing donor portfolios
• Develops and stewards major donors
• Other duties deemed necessary by the CEO

Development Office Infrastructure

• Hires, coaches and leads a team of three fundraising professionals: Database Manager, Development Manager – Events, and Senior Development Manager – Annual Giving
• Manages relationships with contractors and vendors
• Creates office systems to support all development projects and operations
• Designs and supports volunteer engagement efforts that can generate new revenue streams
• Continuously analyzes effectiveness of development efforts and makes improvements accordingly
• Supervises donor and gift record-keeping and coordinates development research activities
• Supervises three full-time BBBS employees
• Participates in annual budgeting process

Position Competencies  

• Proven track record of fundraising success
• A passion for the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to create and manage positive and productive volunteer experiences
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong ability to build both internal and external relationships

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 7-10 years of fundraising experience, including a demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of development
• A minimum 5 years of experience in direct supervision of a high-performing development department
• Must be willing to successfully work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be willing to work with diverse populations
• Must be willing and able to travel when necessary
• Must be able to attend events in the early morning, evening and weekends
• Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management), fundraising or database systems. Specific experience with Raisers Edge preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation

Benefits Summary

• Flexible, hybrid work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Significant employer contribution toward insurance benefits (health, vision, dental)
• Optional pet insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• 18 PTO days in first year, increasing thereafter
• 10 paid holidays per year
•  Office closed the work week between Christmas and New Year’s
• “Bring Your Pet to Work” days
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Regular team building activities
• Monthly phone stipend

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@bigmentoring.org with the subject line: VP Development. Posting will close at 5:00 PM (CST) Friday, January 27, 2023.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, or genetic characteristics.