Director of Development

At Tulsa SPCA, our mission is to improve the lives of dogs and cats, and their human companions. We're more than a shelter; we're a passionate, dedicated team driven by compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to animal welfare. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member plays a vital role in making a real difference. If you're looking to join a workplace where your work truly matters and every day brings purpose, heart, and the occasional tail wag, we'd love to meet you.

Position Overview

The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director and leads all aspects of fundraising for Tulsa SPCA. This position is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes major gifts, annual campaigns, planned giving, grants, special events, and corporate partnerships.

The Director of Development will cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners throughout northeastern Oklahoma while strengthening Tulsa SPCA's donor base and philanthropic support.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization's annual development plan, including goals, strategies, and performance metrics.


• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to expand philanthropic support.


• Lead fundraising efforts including major gifts, annual campaigns, planned giving, corporate partnerships, and grants.


• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities that support the mission and long-term sustainability of Tulsa SPCA.

Donor Development & Stewardship

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at all giving levels.


• Maintain and actively manage a portfolio of approximately 50 major donors.


• Build relationships with foundations, corporations, community organizations, and individual donors.


• Develop donor recognition and stewardship programs to strengthen retention and engagement.

Grants & Campaign Management

• Manage the grants program, including research, writing, reporting, and stewardship.


• Oversee the development calendar to ensure timely submission of grant proposals and reports.


• Support direct mail campaigns, annual appeals, and capital fundraising initiatives.

Events & Community Engagement

• Plan and oversee several donor cultivation events and fundraising events annually.


• Recruit sponsors, secure attendees, and help promote events through marketing and community partnerships.


• Represent Tulsa SPCA at community events and fundraising activities.

Development Operations

• Oversee the fundraising database and ensure accurate tracking of donor activity and contributions.


• Manage vendor relationships related to development operations and donor systems.


• Track fundraising performance and provide regular reports to leadership.


• Develop the annual development budget and monitor fundraising revenue and expenses.

Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the leadership team and participate in organizational planning.


• Collaborate with staff and Board committees on fundraising initiatives and strategy.


• Work with marketing and communications to ensure consistent messaging across fundraising campaigns.


• Support staff and volunteers in understanding their role in fundraising and donor engagement.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.


• Minimum five years of nonprofit fundraising experience.


• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising.


• Experience with major gifts and donor cultivation.


• Capital campaign experience preferred.


• Familiarity with the Tulsa philanthropic community is highly desirable.


• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor databases (eTapestry preferred).


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for donor meetings and events.

Physical Environment

• Primarily an office setting when not working offsite events or assisting with special projects.


• Exposure to odors, wet, humid, and dusty conditions, airborne particles, fur, hair, animal waste, and various cleaning chemicals and supplies.


• May be exposed to sick, injured, and aggressive animals.


• Ability to bend, walk, reach, push, pull, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.


• Travel to area events/locations in year-round weather conditions.


• Noise level is moderate to high.


• Possibility of being bitten or scratched by animals.


• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs – loading and unloading for events, bags of dog/cat food for in-kind room, etc.

SCHEDULE

FT position, schedule can vary. Weekends, evenings, and holidays will be required at times.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Tulsa SPCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.