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Vice President of Development – Central Texas
Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
Location: Austin, TX (Central Texas Market)
Reports To: BBBS CTX Market President
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ mission is to build and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the biggest possible futures for youth. Our theme is simple: Mentoring Relationships Change Lives. We are looking for a dynamic leader of the development and fundraising team who shares our core values and passion for making a difference.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Development will serve as the leader of the development team for the greater Austin area, responsible for team oversight, fundraising, major gifts, events, and community engagement. This role is a key leader on the team driving strategic revenue growth, financial sustainability, and donor stewardship excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Fund Development & Community Leadership: Lead fundraising efforts, cultivate major gift prospects, and represent BBBS in the community.
- Board Development: Build strong relationships with regional board members and help recruit new talent to strengthen the funding base and increase revenue related connections & opportunities.
- Team Leadership: Empower and develop fundraising staff, ensure performance & revenue goals are met, and provide skilled coaching and professional growth opportunities.
- Market Effectiveness: Drive strategic initiatives, create revenue vision and plans, and oversee all fundraising-related activities for the market.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- CFRE Preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of successful fundraising and development team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Central Texas philanthropic community.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to manage teams and make sound decisions.
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, and experience with Raiser’s Edge donor management systems preferred.
- Flexibility for evening/weekend work and travel within the region.
Why Join Us
- Mission-Driven Impact: Every day, your leadership will help ignite life-changing relationships for youth in Central Texas.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals committed to mentoring and community engagement.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in leadership development and provide opportunities to innovate and make a lasting difference.
- Community Leadership: Be the face of a respected nonprofit organization and build meaningful partnerships that strengthen local communities.
- Values-Based Organization: Join a team that prioritizes safety, collaboration, honoring of relationships and being driven to action
Competencies
- Visionary Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results-Driven.
- Skilled fundraising and donor management experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Physical & Work Environment
- Hybrid office/remote schedule with frequent community engagement.
- Requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally.
How to Apply Email your resume and a customized cover letter to: Christina Snell csnell@bbbstx.org
- Subject Line: Vice President of Development