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At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for talented, dedicated people who believe in the power of role models and the potential of children.

One of the most rewarding ways to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters is to work with us. A career with Big Brothers Big Sisters is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference.

Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that newfound point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on America’s youth, schools, and communities.

Reports to: Vice President of Development                                         

 The Opportunity:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is in an exciting time during its 53-year organizational history.

Under the new leadership of CEO, Kedrick Jeffries, BBBS is focused on growing its impact for youth through mentoring across Central Texas. Currently, we serve more than 750 youth in Central Texas. We have big plans to grow our mentor/mentee matches in 2024. To support our service expansion, we’re adding a new position to secure additional funding to enable this work.  This includes the recruitment of a passionate nonprofit professional who will help reshape the way BBBS raises money through relationship-based major gift fundraising and by creating and managing annual giving and stewardship programs. The ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT is a full-time salaried, exempt position (40 hours) and reports to the Vice President of Development working alongside and in partnership with the Director of Development Operations, Grants Manager, Events Manager, Development interns and apprentices, and contract support.  

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience serving on a nonprofit fundraising team, enjoys cross-team collaboration, cares deeply about connecting donors to mission, and has strong project management skills. This position will play a critical role in meeting our overall fundraising goals annually by strengthening and growing relationships with individuals and corporations, supervising interns as needed, and collaborating with the BBBS communications and programs teams.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In conjunction with the VP of Development, set and meet annual revenue goals while personally taking donors through the entire fundraising journey including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Serve as staff lead for annual campaigns and related activities ensuring successful outcomes of assigned tasks and responsibilities. Collaborate with Communications and Programs teams to create strategy and implement meaningful and impactful donor communications, direct mail, digital fundraising, and reports.
  • Work with VP of Development to reengage a portfolio of lapsed and long lapsed highly rated individual and corporate donors.
  • Ensure deep, strategic, year-round, sustainable relationships between donors and prospects are built and maintained while providing a meaningful, high-touch donor experience. BBBS has engaged in a strong donor acquisition program, primarily though two annual events. This position represents BBBS’ commitment to entering a new phase of its fundraising program built on growing and continued engagement of these donors.
  • Identify the philanthropic goals and objectives of each donor and prospect within an assigned portfolio, establishing oneself as a primary resource and contact in their relationship with the organization.
  • Maintain accurate record keeping for all contacts and related interactions and information in the Raiser’s Edge database.
  • In coordination with the Development team, oversee annual fund campaigns calendar and engaging the team to ensure Agency alignment around these giving opportunities, working closely with the Director of Development Operations to ensure strategic segmentation and that the right appeals are reaching the right audiences.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Development Operations and the Marketing team to create reports related to annual fund activities and outcomes as well as a calendar of meaningful events and communication tools to steward donors year-round.
  • Develop and manage a thoughtful, timely stewardship program.
  • Champion BBBS mission at meetings, community events, conferences, and fundraising events to effectively engage the community in conversations about our mission and inspire involvement.
  • Provides effective internal collaboration and communication across the organization about all BBBS annual fund activities and opportunities for staff participation.
  • In partnership with the Vice President of Development, manage key volunteer leaders in the implementation of strategies to achieve optimal portfolio performance with current donors and potential donor pipeline development. Serve as a key liaison to the soon-to-be launched Development Committee.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Proven track record of strong, sincere relationship building/management abilities
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to maintain donor confidentiality
  • A passion for the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
  • Solid understanding of Moves Management and practical experience with donor stewardship
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with Raiser’s Edge software or equivalent preferred
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and ability to learn new software easily

 Compensation & Benefits Summary:

The salary for this position begins at $50,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The organization offers a robust compensation package, including a hybrid schedule, generous PTO allowance and generous agency holiday schedule.  Additional details:

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

 Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional fundraising experience on a nonprofit development team or equivalent professional experience.

 Other Requirements:

  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be willing to successfully work independently and as needed to accomplish the job requirements
  • 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

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Database Software; Development Software; Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word) and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BBBS is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Lauren Alexander-Labahn at lalexander@bigmentoring.org. The position will remain open until filled.

ABOUT BBBS: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas exists to help 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 commit to meeting with their 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. BBBS serves approximately 1,000 children in Austin and surrounding areas. Our proven model of one-to-one mentoring helps kids build the skills and capacities that lead to lifelong success.  

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION: The Development Team of BBBS CTX is seeking one (1) intern who can work a minimum of 12 hours per week. This position will work closely with the Development Manager and Vice President of Development to help to update, maintain accurate constituent records, learn event management, and to help plan and coordinate the agency’s upcoming events: Bowl for Kids, Ice Ball Gala, and other 3rd party events and/or programmatic events. The intern will be reporting directly to the Development Manager. This is an unpaid internship but is an exceptional opportunity to gain development and events experience at a nationally-recognized non-profit. We can work with your institution to give you academic credit for your experience.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Development Intern’s specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 

  • Events logistics for Bowl For Kids, Ice Ball, and other 3rd party events.
  • Update and maintain accurate constituent records
  • Creating and running reports for prospects/donors in Raiser’s Edge
  • Assist with phone calls and mailings to past donors/attendees
  • Work with staff to collect/solicit in-kind donations for day-of-events
  • Assist with cold-calling donation asks
  • Entering donations and pledges into development database
  • Assist with day-of-event volunteer recruitment and management
  • Donation and sponsor stewardship
  • Opportunity to attend a Host Committee Meeting
  • Help with the promotion of the event
  • Work with staff and volunteers to help coordinate day-of-event logistics (scheduling, décor, set-up, etc.)  
  • Other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited university or college working toward a degree in Social Work, Sociology, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Business or other related field.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, organize time, set priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong computer skills (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@bigmentoring.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas does not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy or any other federal, state or local protected class, which may include gender identity or expression, marital status or sexual orientation.

As an agency we cultivate and promote a culture that values intentionality, diversity and inclusion.