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Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives at Vogel!

Are you a dynamic, relationship-driven leader passionate about connecting the Dallas business community to a life-changing mission? Vogel is seeking a Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships​ to lead Vogel's corporate fundraising and its grant and foundation work. This person owns the annual corporate and foundation revenue goal, grows current corporate relationships, wins new corporate partners, builds relationships with foundations, and leads the grants function.

If you're ready to leverage your professional network to make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team!

This is a full-time leadership position based in Dallas, Texas, reporting to the Chief Development Officer. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 per year.

What We Do
Vogel is a well-established nonprofit organization located in Dallas with a history spanning over 36 years. Our core mission is centered around providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters, all within our NAEYC accredited child care facility. Our innovative approach works to support both children and their parents through a two-generation strategy, offering resources that set families on a path toward a brighter future.

What You'll Do
  • Own the number. Set and deliver annual corporate and foundation revenue goals. Run a disciplined pipeline in Salesforce, with weekly activity and results reviewed with the CDO.
  • Grow current corporate partners. Deepen relationships with our existing corporate supporters. Renew, upgrade and expand their giving.
  • Hunt new corporate partners. Prospect, research and open doors with Dallas-Fort Worth companies and their leaders. Use Board, donor and community connections. Close sponsorships, programmatic grants and multi-year commitments.
  • Sell our signature events. Lead corporate sponsorship sales for the Arts Performance Event, Dodge for a Cause and other events.
  • Build employee giving. Develop workplace giving, matching gifts, payroll giving, cause marketing and employee engagement programs with partner companies.
  • Lead foundation relationships. Build and steward relationships with foundations and shape strategy for large proposals.
  • Lead the grants function. Manage and develop the Grants Coordinator. Set the grant calendar and priorities, review and approve proposals and reports, and write the occasional high-stakes application.
  • Be a Vogel ambassador. Represent Vogel with professionalism and passion at executive tables, community events and partner meetings. Tell Vogel's story in a way that inspires companies and foundations to invest in children and families.
  • Steward like a pro. Make sure every partner is thanked, reported to and renewed, in line with Vogel's culture of legendary service and the human touch.
What Will Make You Successful in This Role (Skills)
  • 7 or more years of nonprofit fundraising, with a proven record in corporate partnerships, sponsorships and/or foundation giving.
  • A documented record of hitting or beating revenue goals, and of personally closing five- and six-figure gifts, sponsorships and grants.
  • 2 or more years leading or coaching staff (preferred).
  • Strong writing and presentation skills, and enough grant knowledge to direct and approve proposals.
  • Comfort with Salesforce and data-driven pipeline management.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
Why Us?
Vogel is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children's lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.

If you're ready to make a difference and bring your skills to a team that values hard work, reliability, and dedication, we’d love to hear from you!

Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and make a lasting impact with us!
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