JOB TITLE:                   Director of Development

REPORTS TO:             Executive Director

SALARY:                        $85,000 - $95,000 dependent on experience

                                          Full Time/Benefits/Exempt

Director of Development

The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) works to empower those affected by breast cancer with personalized support and compassion and envisions a world where no one faces breast cancer alone. The dedicated team at BCRC is working to build a strong and impactful organization to serve anyone diagnosed with breast cancer with advocacy, education and support. We want you to join us! 

BCRC is looking for an experienced Director of Development to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program to maintain and expand philanthropic support of the organization, currently raising over

$1.8 million annually in support of our mission. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position serves as a member of the Leadership Team and works in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to achieve robust, strategic revenue goals for sustainable programmatic growth. The Director of Development plays a direct role in fundraising and oversees donor initiatives, with an emphasis on special events, including Art Bra Austin® and major gifts. This position leads the Development team, including marketing and communications, and has three direct reports.

This position is based in the greater Austin metro area, and BCRC employees must live in central Texas. BCRC currently operates under a hybrid work model which includes WFH for staff the majority of the time, complemented by in-office time at the BCRC office in South Austin for organizational meetings, as well as external community meetings.

 

As the Director of Development, you will

• Work closely with Executive Director to establish an organizational understanding of mission- driven fund development and its importance to the stability of BCRC
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program, which includes annual fund, major gifts, corporate/foundation giving, grants, special events, and third-party fundraisers
• Personally secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations; Foster strong donor and sponsor stewardship; engage staff and key BCRC volunteers in fundraising
• Supports the development of annual organizational budget; leads revenue projections
• Oversee gift processing to ensure entered into CRM and recognition to donors; oversee the CRM including ability to run reports, review data and dashboards
• Manage fund development by ensuring appropriate systems, policies, procedures, collateral, gift acknowledgment, and reporting are in place
• Implement strategic use of fundraising software for appropriate donor cultivations and stewardship
• Oversees the development of a comprehensive annual donor communications plan
• Leads design and implementation of marketing programs and special events to maximize prospect/donor engagement
• Lead efforts to raise the profile of BCRC in the community and effectively communicate the mission, goals, and accomplishments to current donors, prospective donors, and the broader community
• Provides leadership, guidance, support, training, and direct supervision to the Development team, and manage day-to-day activities of the Development Department
• Assess goals, timelines, and resources and modify plan to achieve annual revenue goals
• Generate reports to track and analyze development campaigns and fundraising appeals
• Coordinate and lead gift solicitations by Executive Director and Board of Directors, helping to identify and cultivate major gift donors
• Build a comprehensive grants program – identifying relevant opportunities, building internal grants infrastructure, overseeing grants applications, submissions, reporting, stewardship
• Contribute to internal and external reporting, including annual report and board reports

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit administration, business, communications, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in development, institutional advancement, or resource development, including 3-5 years successfully managing a development team
• Proactive, self-motivated leader who excels in a team setting
• Ability to analyze and leverage data in decision making
• Proven ability to build and lead a team to success and foster a culture of accountability, inclusiveness, teamwork, and collaboration with others; experience implementing and managing performance measurements to achieve success
• Strong communication skills, administration, and organizational and follow through skills that cultivate both internal and external relationships
• Experience with sales and marketing strategies, grant management, especially with restricted grants, and event planning
• Demonstrated success in effective oral and written communication skills
• High level of emotional intelligence, political astuteness, diplomacy, and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple, deadline-driven projects and responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of staff, donors, volunteers, and clients
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as independently with limited supervision and high level of initiative

 

Bonus points for

• CFRE certification
• Experience leading the planning and implementation of large-scale fundraising events
• In-depth knowledge of the Central Texas community, nonprofit sector, and local philanthropic network
• Experience with GiveSmart CRM

To Apply: If this sounds like you, please submit your Cover Letter along with your Resume and tell us why this is your job. Submissions can be sent to: careers@bcrc.org

 

BCRC benefits include 100% employer paid health/dental/vision insurance for employees, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, remote work, generous paid time off 

 

BCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Your employment with Breast Cancer Resource Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Breast Cancer Research Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

JOB TITLE: Project Director- CDC Grant

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

SALARY: Full Time/Benefits/Exempt

Project Director

The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) empowers those affected by breast cancer with personalized support and compassion and envisions a world where no one faces breast cancer alone. We are working to build a strong and impactful team to serve Central Texans experiencing breast cancer and we want you to join us!

The Project Director position will provide project management support to deliver projects related to a grant within the established budget and timeline. This Project Director is the leader of the project team, who will lead program and project development, disseminate project information and serve as active participants in project-related work groups and committees including the established Advisory Council. The successful candidate will assist with planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and projects, coordinate project activities, collaborate with project team members, develop measurable goals and objectives, and monitor progress toward achievement of goals and objectives. This is a grant funded position for five years with a focus on young breast cancer survivors and individuals living with metastatic breast cancer.

This position is based in the greater Austin metro area, and BCRC employees must live in central Texas. BCRC currently operates under a hybrid work model which includes WFH for staff the majority of the time, complemented by in-office time at the BCRC office in South Austin for organizational meetings, as well as external community meetings.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Manage the Community Education and Outreach Team including the Community Educator, Community Partnership Manager and Project Specialist.

• Oversee grant administration and implementation of project activities

• Write and disseminate work plans and project documents, including procedures, proposals, progress reports and presentations

• Coordinate Advisory Council made up of providers, survivors, caregivers, and community stakeholders

• Cultivate stakeholder relationships and project partnerships

• Document key decisions

• Collect, organize and analyze data

• Collaborate with team members to develop project collateral

• Participate as a member of the Leadership Team that supports the overall goals and direction of the organization

• Other duties as assigned

• Occasional night and weekend work may be required

• Support and work special organizational events, i.e., Art Bra & Brunch fundraisers, Program-specific events

• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice Communications and Collaboration

• Actively participate in project work groups and committees

• Promote the project to partners and stakeholder groups

• Develop outcomes measurement and project evaluation plans

• Provide recommendations to achieve goals and mitigate risks

• Prepare agendas and facilitate meetings

• Lead planning and decision making

• Coordinate and manage project resources

• Coordinate with project stakeholders to collect and disseminate project information

• Deliver engaging, informative and well-organized presentations

• Provide status reports and progress updates as needed

• Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully

Financial Management

• Develop project budgets and prepare contracts

• Manage the budget for the project under the general direction of the Executive Director

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, Master’s degree preferred

• Three years of experience with the planning, management and delivery of successful programs and projects

• Experience managing and supervising a team

• Subject-matter expertise in public health and/or cancer

• Understanding of performance measurement and program evaluation

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel and Outlook

• Must be a continuous learner

• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail

• Knowledge of database administration, preferably with Salesforce

• The ability to multitask and prioritize projects

• Ability to conduct all tasks despite possible phone or office interruptions

• The ability to affectively speak to the mission of Breast Cancer Resource Center

• Proven propensity to learn new technologies

• Strong verbal, written and visual presentation skills

• Must have access to transportation, valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance

Key Characteristics/Desired Competencies

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to speak persuasively, with intention and thought in stressful situations

• Familiarity with project management methods

• Exceptional interpersonal skills using sound judgment

• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision

• Ability to work as part of a team, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction

• Non-Profit experience is preferred

Bonus points for

• Salesforce experience

• Experience managing federal grants

• Experience with project management software

Note: This position is grant funded through September 2029 and will continue based on additional grant funding.

To Apply: If this sounds like you, please submit your Cover Letter along with your Resume and tell us why this is your job. Submissions can be sent to: careers@bcrc.org.

BCRC benefits include 100% employer paid health/dental/vision insurance for employees, short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, generous paid time off

Breast Cancer Resource Center values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. BCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Your employment with Breast Cancer Research Center is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Breast Cancer Research Center, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.