Director of Development

Qualifier

Suggested qualifications and responsibilities are based on three factors. The Dallas Winds:

1. Aspires to operate its first capital campaign and establish a comprehensive philanthropic platform.
2. Small staff.
3. Limited resources.

Desired Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and seven or more years in nonprofit fundraising, including direct experiences in:

1. Operating or managing an annual fund or membership program;
2. Planning and operating a capital campaign;
3. Recruiting and managing high-stature volunteers;
4. Managing gift accounting and stewardship systems;
5. Managing donor development tracking systems and processes;
6. Creating fundraising proposals and related materials;
7. Supporting a nonprofit organization’s chief executive in managing fundraising-related responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities

The Director of Development will manage and support the following responsibilities:

• Create all operational procedures, processes, and systems necessary to establish and operate an annual fund or membership program, including metrics to measure effectiveness and efficiency, and manage its installation and operation.
• Review the Dallas Winds’ current gift accounting and stewardship strategies and processes, make adjustments and enhancements to ensure both are at industry standards and emulating national best practices, and manage them.
• Review the Dallas Winds’ current CRM equivalent, make suggestions for needed upgrades and enhancements, possibly including the installation of a new system, and manage the system tracking donor development and related data.
• Assist in implementing the Stars and Stripes Forever Campaign and manage its daily operation, including but not limited creating customized gift and grant proposals, developing and packaging personalized fundraising materials, helping develop fundraising strategies, preparing the Executive Director for fundraising-related meetings and functions and in managing The Brigade (the Campaign’s volunteer organization), and manage the Campaign’s master communications, gift accounting, and nontraditional stewardship programs.
• Develop and manage the Dallas Winds’ annual philanthropic budget.
  Develop annual and periodic fundraising analyses and reports documenting the state of the Dallas Winds’ fundraising from all perspectives.

PAYSCALE

This is a part-time position. Annual salary commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter and resume outlining specific interest and qualifications to

Michelle Hall, Executive Director – [email protected] – using the subject line Development Application.

All applications will be treated as confidential.

Dallas Winds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT THE DALLAS WINDS

Currently beginning its 40th season, Dallas Winds, under inspired leadership from Artistic Director, Jerry Junkin, is America’s leading professional civilian wind band, renowned for its artistry, dynamic performances, and commitment to celebrating American band music. Based in the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, the ensemble of 50+ woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians presents an annual subscription series featuring repertoire from Bach to Bernstein, Sousa to Strauss. With 20 acclaimed albums on the Reference Recordings label, the ensemble has earned five Grammy nominations and widespread critical acclaim.

Rooted in the rich tradition of Texas band culture, the Dallas Winds pairs virtuosic musicianship with creative programming. Beyond the concert hall, the organization advances music education through youth programs, commissions new works, and nurtures the next generation of instrumentalists and composers.

The Dallas Winds is defined by its values—professionalism, passion, patriotism, and approachability—and strives to be a global benchmark for excellence in instrumental music, bringing people together through the power and joy of band music.