Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Vice President of Development
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Vice President, Development is a senior member of the Advancement leadership team at the Dallas Arboretum. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for both philanthropic development and membership growth/engagement, advancing the Arboretum’s mission and long‑term financial sustainability. Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to establish and implement a 3‑ to 5‑year strategic plan for philanthropy and membership aligned with the Arboretum’s priorities. Lead the development and execution of annual operating and long‑term plans with measurable goals for revenue, constituent engagement, pipeline growth and retention. Provide strategic insight into membership segmentation, upgrades, donor/member lifecycle management and integration of membership and major gift strategies. Advise senior leadership and Board on trends, benchmarking performance, and emerging opportunities. Prepare and manage departmental budget to achieve annual revenue goals, oversee expenses, monitor financials and reconcile month‑end results in partnership with Finance. Oversee all fundraising programs to achieve targets, including annual fund, major gifts, corporate relations, foundation grants, gifts‑in‑kind and special events. Develop and execute membership acquisition strategy, retention/renewal programs, upgrade path, and analyze membership data/metrics. Serve as a visible ambassador for the Arboretum’s mission to members, donors, corporate sponsors, and other key stakeholders. Lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor direct reports: development officers, membership staff, events/sponsorships, donor services. Foster a high‑performing, donor/member‑centric culture. Collaborate with volunteer leadership and cross‑functional teams to integrate Advancement functions. Analytics, Stewardship & Operations
Utilize donor/member database to manage major gift and membership pipelines, track metrics, and prepare regular reports. Ensure best practices in donor/member stewardship and recognition, including timely acknowledgements, reporting, events, and long‑term engagement. Ensure compliance with gift acceptance policies and legal requirements of fundraising. Oversee fundraising and membership events, ensuring event ROI, sponsorship deliverables and seamless execution. Serve as a key liaison to Finance and Operations for invoice/payment processing, budget monitoring, and fiscal responsibility. Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential strongly preferred or ability to obtain within the first year of employment. At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience leading development/fundraising programs, including major gifts, membership, corporate/foundation fundraising, preferably in a cultural, higher education, botanical garden or nonprofit environment. Demonstrated success in recruiting, managing, and motivating a development/membership team and volunteer leaders. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, including major gifts and membership revenue growth. Strong knowledge of philanthropic fundraising best practices. Excellent public speaking and written communication skills; polished professional presence. Experience using donor/member database systems and strong proficiency with MS Office. Strong strategic, analytical and financial acumen. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; ability to drive on Arboretum business. High energy, self‑motivated, diplomatic with excellent judgment and problem‑solving ability. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, and building a culture of philanthropy across the institution. Key Competencies
Strategic leadership and accountability. Relationship builder and collaborator. Organized goal‑and‑deadline orientation. Data‑driven decision maker. Stewardship mindset. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Mission: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.
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Vice President of Development
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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Vice President, Development is a senior member of the Advancement leadership team at the Dallas Arboretum. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for both philanthropic development and membership growth/engagement, advancing the Arboretum’s mission and long‑term financial sustainability. Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to establish and implement a 3‑ to 5‑year strategic plan for philanthropy and membership aligned with the Arboretum’s priorities. Lead the development and execution of annual operating and long‑term plans with measurable goals for revenue, constituent engagement, pipeline growth and retention. Provide strategic insight into membership segmentation, upgrades, donor/member lifecycle management and integration of membership and major gift strategies. Advise senior leadership and Board on trends, benchmarking performance, and emerging opportunities. Prepare and manage departmental budget to achieve annual revenue goals, oversee expenses, monitor financials and reconcile month‑end results in partnership with Finance. Oversee all fundraising programs to achieve targets, including annual fund, major gifts, corporate relations, foundation grants, gifts‑in‑kind and special events. Develop and execute membership acquisition strategy, retention/renewal programs, upgrade path, and analyze membership data/metrics. Serve as a visible ambassador for the Arboretum’s mission to members, donors, corporate sponsors, and other key stakeholders. Lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor direct reports: development officers, membership staff, events/sponsorships, donor services. Foster a high‑performing, donor/member‑centric culture. Collaborate with volunteer leadership and cross‑functional teams to integrate Advancement functions. Analytics, Stewardship & Operations
Utilize donor/member database to manage major gift and membership pipelines, track metrics, and prepare regular reports. Ensure best practices in donor/member stewardship and recognition, including timely acknowledgements, reporting, events, and long‑term engagement. Ensure compliance with gift acceptance policies and legal requirements of fundraising. Oversee fundraising and membership events, ensuring event ROI, sponsorship deliverables and seamless execution. Serve as a key liaison to Finance and Operations for invoice/payment processing, budget monitoring, and fiscal responsibility. Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential strongly preferred or ability to obtain within the first year of employment. At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience leading development/fundraising programs, including major gifts, membership, corporate/foundation fundraising, preferably in a cultural, higher education, botanical garden or nonprofit environment. Demonstrated success in recruiting, managing, and motivating a development/membership team and volunteer leaders. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals, including major gifts and membership revenue growth. Strong knowledge of philanthropic fundraising best practices. Excellent public speaking and written communication skills; polished professional presence. Experience using donor/member database systems and strong proficiency with MS Office. Strong strategic, analytical and financial acumen. Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; ability to drive on Arboretum business. High energy, self‑motivated, diplomatic with excellent judgment and problem‑solving ability. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, and building a culture of philanthropy across the institution. Key Competencies
Strategic leadership and accountability. Relationship builder and collaborator. Organized goal‑and‑deadline orientation. Data‑driven decision maker. Stewardship mindset. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Mission: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.
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