Vp/director of Development

2 weeks ago

Austin, United States Travis Association for the BlindAustin Lighthouse Full time

**ABOUT US**:

- Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door._
- Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans._
- Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: _**_LIGHT_**_: _**_L_**_eadership, _**_I_**_ntegrity, _**_G_**_rowth & Innovation, _**_H_**_eart, and _**_T_**_eamwork. _
- TAB offers a variety of benefits to include_: _403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more._

**Job Summary**
- The VP/Director of Development & Communications plays a pivotal role in advancing Austin Lighthouse's mission and goals by securing funding, cultivating donor relationships, and enhancing the organization's external profile and visibility through strategic communication efforts in Central Texas. This critical position requires a blend of development expertise, marketing and communications savvy, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills._
- This entrepreneurial position will report directly to the CEO and is expected to have a proven track record of success in development, possessing a natural ability to build and nurture networks of supporters and champions to invest in Austin Lighthouse's mission-based initiatives. This new role will establish the development function and create and lead growth of new funding sources for mission expansion._

**Responsibilities**
- Support and promote Austin Lighthouse's mission and vision.

Development:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy and annual budget goals to sustain growth for the organization's programs and initiatives.
- Recommend and implement measures to determine the development strategy's success; provide stakeholders with ongoing status reports on progress.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies.
- Align the organization's grant strategy with the development plan and provide oversight and direction to grant writer.

Communications:

- Accountable for designing and implementing awareness campaigns and fundraising events, routinely engaging stakeholders in supporting the mission and growth of Austin Lighthouse.
- Responsible for establishing, implementing, and recommending annual fundraising events including a planned 90th anniversary celebration - Oct/Nov 2024.
- Responsible for the creation of development and communication materials, including donor appeals, fundraising materials, press releases, newsletters, social media content, and more, promoting Austin Lighthouse's impact and achievements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of messaging and branding across all communication channels.
- Serve as an external ambassador and spokesperson for the organization, proactively representing Austin Lighthouse to the business, philanthropy, media, and broader community.
- Build out, lead, and mentor a core team of development and communication professionals over time, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to fundraising and communications.

Other Responsibilities:

- Complies with and ensures employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.
- Holds self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of **Leadership, Integrity, Growth** & **Innovation**, **Heart **and **Teamwork** (LIGHT).
- Other duties as assigned.
- The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of, and proven ability to connect with relevant donors & sponsors to successfully secure funding for Austin Lighthouse.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without formal authority while building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.
- Ability to build a strategic vision and energetically lead execution.
- Ability to prioritize and manage projects efficiently and meet milestones, deadlines and KPIs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to de

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