Senior Vice President of Fundraising (50207)

OUR MISSION

The Family Place empowers survivors of family violence by providing safe housing, counseling, and skills that create independence while building community engagement and advocating for social change to stop family violence.

Position Summary:

In this position as Senior Vice President of Fundraising, you will lead The Family Place's non-event fundraising strategy and drive the revenue performance that makes our mission possible. You'll own contributed revenue across individual, corporate, and in-kind giving — building the relationships, systems, and team that sustain and grow our impact. You'll partner closely with the CEO and Board on major donor strategy while leading a fundraising team with a clear culture of accountability and performance. Whether you're closing a major gift, coaching a team member, or shaping a multi-year revenue plan, you'll bring both strategic vision and a hands-on approach to everything you do.

If you're a relationship-builder who's energized by making direct asks, developing high-performing teams, and using data to drive decisions, this is your opportunity to lead a fundraising operation that directly fuels life-changing services for survivors of family violence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Revenue Ownership

• Develop and execute a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals and mission priorities.
• Own total non-event revenue performance, including individual, corporate, and in-kind giving, with accountability for goals and forecasting.
• Establish clear performance metrics and reporting structures to track progress and inform decisions.
• Ensure revenue diversification to support long-term organizational sustainability.

Major Gifts & Donor Engagement

• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Partner with the CEO and Board on strategy and relationship advancement for top-tier donors.
• Build and maintain a strong prospect pipeline focused on new and growing revenue relationships.

Corporate & In-Kind Partnerships

• Identify, pursue, and close corporate partnerships that align with organizational values and revenue goals.
• Develop strategies to grow in-kind contributions as a meaningful part of the overall fundraising portfolio.

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and manage the fundraising team, establishing clear roles, goals, and accountability structures.
• Foster a team culture grounded in ownership, responsiveness, and donor-centered engagement.
• Provide ongoing coaching, professional development, and performance management.

CRM & Reporting

• Ensure effective use of CRM systems to support donor tracking, pipeline management, and reporting accuracy.
• Use data and reporting to drive strategy, measure performance, and communicate results to leadership.

Executive & Board Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on fundraising performance, pipeline, and donor engagement.
• Partner with the Board and Development Committee to support external fundraising efforts and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and present regular updates on revenue performance, forecasting, and strategic priorities.

Other Duties:
Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or revenue-generating roles.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License and a clear driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Dallas philanthropic community preferred.
• Experience conducting major gift solicitations and managing donors through a moves management process with demonstrated ability to make direct asks and close high-value commitments.
• Deep understanding of fundraising principles, strategies, and best practices across multiple revenue streams (major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, planned giving, special events).
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills with ability to connect with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including compelling storytelling and case for support development.
• Advanced solicitation skills with demonstrated ability to make direct asks and close high-value commitments.
• Ability to influence, inspire, and lead diverse stakeholders toward shared fundraising goals.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining execution-oriented and results-driven with a strong focus on revenue generation
• Proven ability to build and manage a pipeline and convert prospects into committed revenue.
• Experience working with or transitioning into mission-driven or nonprofit environments is a plus, but not required.
• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and ability to translate vision into execution.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and externally focused

Mental and Physical Duties:

Duties are usually performed seated with occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited physical effort is required associated with lifting and carrying objects (less than 25 lbs).

Working Conditions:

Work may be performed, but is not limited to an office environment. Ability to work some weekends and evening hours for special projects.

Essential Personnel Designation: Non-Essential

Non-essential employees will follow Dallas Independent School District (DISD) closure/delay decisions and are expected to work remotely or use PTO during inclement weather. Refer to The Family Place Inclement Weather Policy for complete details.