Development Officer - Annual Giving (Headquarters)

SAFE Alliance seeks a Development Officer - Annual Giving for the Development Program in the Development & Grants department. The SAFE Development Officer role leads donor engagement initiatives, develops community-based third-party fundraising partnerships, and collaborates across departments to create meaningful opportunities for supporters to invest in SAFE's mission. The Development Officer also represents SAFE in the community, builds relationships with donors and partners, and helps execute annual fundraising campaigns that strengthen long-term philanthropic support.

SAFE Alliance:

SAFE's mission is to interrupt the cycle of abuse by cultivating safety, healing and just outcomes for those impacted. We achieve our mission by acknowledging and responding to the intersection of child abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and domestic violence. The SAFE Alliance grew out of the courageous work of the Center for Battered Women, the Austin Rape Crisis Center, and the Austin Children's Shelter, all respected, women-led human service agencies created by volunteers and informed by survivors seeking support, safety and justice. With nearly 20 programs and roughly 250 staff, we have been serving the Austin community and beyond since 1974. SAFE also advances prevention, child and family well-being, workforce development, training and technical assistance, housing stability, and other community-based strategies that promote safety and resilience. The SAFE Alliance strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color; LGBTQ+; gender-nonconforming; individuals with disabilities; veterans; and people who speak a language in addition to English.

Position Details:

We are looking for one person to work on a full-time, exempt basis for an annual salary of $55,000 - $60,000 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at our Headquarters. This position will include some travel in the community or between campuses and will allow for some remote/hybrid work.

Perks and Benefits of Working at SAFE Alliance*:

• Employee Only: Health insurance, short-term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
• Eligibility for Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• 8 standard paid holidays throughout the year.
• Depending on your date of hire, up to 4 Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
• A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
• SAFE Alliance benefit plans are effective the first day of the month following thirty days of continuous employment.

*Benefit plans and benefit start dates are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility in employer paid benefits, paid time off and holidays are dependent upon full-time employment status and/or hours worked and may be subject to change.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, marketing, customer relationship management, event management, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated success in relationship-building, customer service, fundraising, revenue generation, or community engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices related to annual giving, donor stewardship, relationship management, and community-based fundraising. Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with donor databases or customer relationship management (CRM) systems (blackbaud preferred), Microsoft Office applications, and online fundraising platforms.
• With reasonable accommodation, this position requires the manual dexterity to sufficiently operate phones, computers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity capable of drafting, editing, reviewing, and/or comprehending materials in a standard typeface size 10 font or above, are required.
• Be capable of sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as be able to intermittently push, pull, or lift 20+lbs. of force
• Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions, including the performance of work in cramped and/or awkward positions, and exposure to safety hazards, loud noise, traffic, and inclement weather conditions is possible.
• This position requires driving. You must have a valid, State of Texas Driver's License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 90 days of beginning employment.) AND at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age AND an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
• This position requires completion of the 40-Hour Office of Attorney General Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program within six (6) months of starting employment, along with participating in annual continuing education throughout your employment.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre-employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
• All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID-19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.

Application Information and Instructions:

• We do NOT accept applications or resumes via email.
• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application whether you have been selected or not to move forward in the process.
• All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month. If the 1^st or 16^th fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the start date will be moved to Friday or Monday, respectively.
• All employees will be required to attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.