CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Youth For Christ USA Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ USA Inc. in Texas seeks a Chief Development Officer to oversee and coordinate the chapter’s development strategy, including donor relations, major gifts, communications, and events.

You will report to the CEO and serve on the Executive team, driving fundraising growth and ensuring stewardship across ministry partners. Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, relational skills, and a heart for ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in sales, marketing, business administration or related field.
• Proven ability in donor relations and fundraising.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with donor management systems (Salesforce) preferred.
• Ability to lead, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, build, and manage a portfolio of ministry partner relationships with an emphasis on major giving partners.
• Meet with existing and prospective ministry partners; provide timely follow-up communications.
• Oversee development planning, communications, branding, and event strategy for fundraising.
• Supervise development staff and volunteers; set performance metrics and conduct reviews.
• Coordinate Salesforce data entry, reporting, and data-driven development efforts.
• Prepare annual development budget and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Follow-up

Tact and discretion

Team supervision

Office software

Detail orientation

Relationship building

Education

College degree in sales, marketing, business administration or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Google Apps

Zoom

ClickUp

Mailchimp

Job description

Position Summary

The Chief Investment Officer exists to advance the mission of South Texas Youth for Christ by overseeing and coordinating the execution of the chapter’s comprehensive development strategy. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serves as a key member of the Executive team. Qualified candidates must have a heart for stewardship ministry, be an organized self-starter, possess strong management and relational skills, and be proficient in both written and verbal communication.

Essential Functions

• 5% — Development Planning

• Participate in the creation and planning of the STYFC annual development plan (Find, Win, Keep, Lift) to resource the following areas:
• Annual operating fund (Chapter, ministry centers, and ministry sites)
• Reserve funds
• Assets
• Camp scholarships
• Ministry expansion

• 50% — Personal Engagement

• Develop, build, and manage a portfolio of ministry partner relationships with an emphasis on major giving partners
• Meet individually with existing and prospective ministry partners
• Provide personal follow-up correspondence: thank you notes, phone calls, texts, email, etc.
• Ensure that appropriate care and appreciation is shown with ministry partners

• 10% — Communication

• Oversee the execution of STYFC’s chapter-wide communication schedule
• Oversee the creation and provision of the necessary marketing and promotional materials to support STYFC’s annual development efforts
• Oversee and maintain branding standards for STYFC
• Oversee and manage the external communications of STYFC
• Oversee the development of print materials to support external communications
• Oversee the social media, web, and electronic communication strategy
• Oversee the development of videos and other media resources to enhance communication efforts
• Participate in the writing of letters, newsletters, and ongoing correspondence with ministry partners and ensure that appropriate communication is delivered in a timely manner
• Present the mission and vision of STYFC to groups (churches, service clubs, businesses, ministry partners, etc.)
• Facilitate a range of activities that inform and promote legacy giving for STYFC

• Event Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and follow-up of STYFC’s fundraising event strategy, including:
• Regularly Scheduled “See the Story” Events (Point of Entry)
• “Be the Story” Ask Events
• Follow-up with See the Story / Be the Story guests
• Ministry Partner Appreciation Events
• Other projects (Camp Fundraisers, etc.)
• Work with and through staff and volunteer teams to carry out the event strategy with a high degree of excellence

• Administrative Support

• Set up appointments with existing and prospective major gift partners with the CIO and CEO
• Become proficient in the use of Salesforce as our donor management system
• Oversee the data entry of the Salesforce database with a special emphasis on maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, as well as extracting and analyzing data to assist with development efforts
• Work with the operations team to ensure that receipt acknowledgement, recognition, and follow-up with ministry partners is done in a timely and appropriate manner
• Coordinate the process for solicitation, procurement, and acknowledgement of gift-in-kind donations when applicable
• Oversee and participate in the procurement of grant funding from local, state, and national foundations in partnership with the CIO and in coordination with appropriate staff
• Compile and distribute regular staff prayer communications as they relate to development needs
• Oversee the printing, compilation, and mailing of newsletters and other regular correspondence
• Attend board or committee meetings when necessary

Staff Supervision & Support

• Provide oversight and regular supervision appointments with assigned development support staff
• Create performance metrics and conduct annual and semi-annual reviews with development support staff
• Assist with recruiting and managing a team of volunteers to help with specific development events and projects
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Participate in regular supervisor appointments with the CEO
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and staff conferences when offered
• Provide training to local staff to enhance their development effectiveness
• Maintain current job descriptions for each development staff member
• Prepare for and participate in scheduled staff retreats
• Help construct the annual development budget and performance objectives
• Submit strategic initiatives to help the development department grow in impact
• Support the overall vision and mission of STYFC

Job Requirements & Specifications

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, excellent verbal communication and writing skills
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills
• Ability to present oneself professionally
• Ability to follow up and ensure that tasks are brought to completion in a superior manner
• Ability to use tact, excellent judgment, and discretion
• Ability to oversee, supervise, and train other individuals
• Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, email, and database applications
• Flexibility, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple tasks under deadlines
• Ability to establish positive, effective, and appropriate working relationships with a wide variety of individuals throughout the organization

Equipment & Software Utilized

Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps for Nonprofits, Salesforce, Zoom, Clickup, Mailchimp

Travel Requirements

Valid driver’s license required with full coverage auto insurance and willingness to travel to worksites, ministry partner homes, and special event locations.

Scope of Authority — Budget Management

Spiritual Responsibilities

Because The Overriding Religious Purpose And Mission Of Youth For Christ USA Is To Communicate And Introduce The Gospel Of Jesus Christ To Young People And Their Families, And In That Regard To Make, Educate And Encourage Life-long Disciples Of The Lord Jesus Christ, It Is Very Important That You As An Employee In The Movement Of Youth For Christ Be Recognized As An Associate Minister Of The Gospel. As An Employee Of Youth For Christ And An Associate Minister Of The Gospel, YFC Expects All Employees To

• Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives.
• Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC.
• Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events.
• Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression.

YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ USA.

Position Requirements

Position Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Willing to demonstrate and/or possesses the following:
• Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility).
• Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust).
• Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie).
• Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness)
• Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity).

Primary And Secondary Steward Responsibilities

• Employees may be assigned a Primary Steward of any of the following: Volunteer(s), Donor(s), Vendor(s), Chapter(s), Processes, Standards and Best Practices (PSBPs). All Employees are assigned the role of Secondary Steward, which plays a supporting role to the Primary Steward to serve a chapter in a specific way, for a specific timeframe as determined by the Primary Steward. Secondary Stewards can be assigned to focus on specific management issues like YFC compliance, legal, risk, strategic planning, fund development coaching, staff development coaching, new ministry site development, process stewardship or a variety of other equipping roles.

Fundraising Responsibilities

• All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC/USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

Credentials Required & Preferred Education

• A college degree in sales, marketing, business administration, or other related fields is preferred. Prior experience in development is strongly preferred. The learning curve for this position will require at least one full annual cycle.YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by YFC USA.

All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts.

EEO Statement

• Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry.
• We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation.
• We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization.

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