Development Director

Qualifications:  

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development.
• Proven experience of raising funds.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
• Exhibit strong commitment and dedication to the sanctity of human life and sexual purity.  
• Agree with and be willing to uphold the Statement of Principle, Statement of Faith and policies of the center.
• Commitment to excellence and performing at a high level.

• Sef motivated leader who initiates and completes projects efficiently on time.  
• Embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Self-starter who crafts creative solutions and opens doors to new donor relationships.
• An active listener to all constituents, focusing especially on staff and donor needs.
• Proven ability to interact and influence philanthropic leaders. Pre-existing professional relationships with philanthropic community is a plus
• Experience motivating and managing highly talented staff and build Houston development team to reach max impact on donor development.  

• Some expert knowledge of trends in philanthropy and major gifts.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various internal and external constituents.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in database management, preferably Raisers’ Edge and Microsoft Office Suite, among other computer skills, CRM experience, as required.
• Located in Houston with willingness to travel to Austin 1-2 times a month.

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Essential Job Functions

• Cultivate relationships with potential and current donors.
• Donor care to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with supporters.

• Oversee special events, fundraisers, and annual fundraising event in Houston.
• Revenue generation through relationship-based fundraising.
• Collaborate with Outreach team on church partnerships.  
• Consistent communication with all supporters.
• Develop and execute annual fundraising plan.

• Oversee CRM, donor tracking, and manage donor pipeline.
• Donor Thank Yous and follow ups.
• Track all donor communications and touch points in CRM regularly (including meetings, phone calls, text messages, emails, and thank yous)

Management

• Provides training and support to development team as roles evolve.

• Report to CEO on donor campaign outcomes and ROI.
• Manage HTX fundraising budget.  

General

• Professionally represents the values of The Source through words, actions, and decisions.

• Oversees the research, identification, solicitation, and stewardship of potential foundations, churches and individual donors.
• Follow all pledges to close, collect funds committed to the organization.

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$65,000 - $70,000

Located in Houston with willingness to travel to Austin 1-2 times a month

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