Chief Development & Donor Relations Officer

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead its fundraising efforts and donor engagement strategies. This full-time role involves managing a development team while collaborating closely with the President and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in nonprofit development, alongside exceptional communication and strategic skills. In this position, you will develop comprehensive fundraising plans to support the school’s mission and growth.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of nonprofit development experience.
• Experience leading fundraising programs and teams.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans.
• Oversee major gifts program and community engagement events.
• Ensure donor stewardship and data management.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Bloomerang

GiveSmart

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead its fundraising efforts and donor engagement strategies. This full-time role involves managing a development team while collaborating closely with the President and Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in nonprofit development, alongside exceptional communication and strategic skills. In this position, you will develop comprehensive fundraising plans to support the school’s mission and growth.