Purpose:
The purpose of the position of Foundation Director is to promote the Foundation events and programs, grow Foundation donations and programs, develop new revenue streams and serve as the chief administrative staff for the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation.
Authority:
Receives direction from the Executive Director. Supports and responds to requests from the Foundation President, President of TVMA, other TVMA officers and the Executive Director.
Uses independent judgment within the defined limits of the position to achieve the annual performance plan.
Duties Related to the TVM Foundation:
Serves as the TVM Foundation administrator and provides liaison with the Foundation President and Trustees.
Handles correspondence and provides other support services for the Foundation President.
Prepares meeting agenda in consultation with the Foundation President, provides all meeting notices required by Foundation bylaws, attends all meetings of the Foundation Board, and prepares minutes of each regular and called meeting of the Foundation Board.
Prepares and executes an annual development plan for the TVM Foundation.
Identifies potential funding sources for the Foundation, writes foundation and corporate grant requests, and plans and conducts annual and planned giving campaigns for the Foundation (annual golf tournament, clay shoots, Good Samaritan Program and auctions).
Provides monthly and semi-annual reports on Foundation activities and revenues.
Provides oversight for Foundation accounting processes.
Works in conjunction with the Communications Department to successfully promote Foundation events and programs.
Identifies potential planned-giving opportunities.
Responsible for Foundation budget preparation.
Duties Related to Professional Growth and Development:
Develops a performance management plan each year for the approval of the Executive Director and executes this plan throughout the year.
Position Qualifications and Requirements:
A minimum of a high school diploma is required.An associate or baccalaureate degree in marketing is preferred.
At least two years experience in a responsible office environment and demonstrated skills appropriate to the marketing, sales, and development responsibilities described above.
Proficiency in use of a microcomputer and office equipment such as photocopiers and digital telephone equipment. Experience with Microsoft Windows, MS Word for Windows, Excel and related computer application programs.
Strong verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
Ability to deal with periods of high stress and to meet established deadlines.
Availability to work some evenings and weekends.
Ability to exercise diplomacy, maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and use sound judgment in dealing with Association members and the public on the telephone and in person.
Ability to work within established performance standards, to establish program outcomes and planning objectives and to work toward these goals with minimal day-to-day supervision.
Regular participation in professional development and continuing education activities as assigned or approved by the Executive or Associate Director.
We offer a competitive benefits package as well as a friendly and challenging work environment. Please email resume with cover letter including salary requirement or history to ccopeland@tvma.org.
