Development Director — Fundraising & Storytelling for Youth

Youth For Christ USA Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ USA Inc. Houston is seeking a Development Director to lead the comprehensive fundraising strategy and donor engagement for an $850,000 annual budget.

You will guide major gifts, grants, events, and campaigns while stories of transformation connect donors to ministry impact across YFC ministries. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will build a sustainable pipeline, report on progress, and partner with churches and partners to extend youth ministry across greater

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field.
• 3+ years nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience with major gifts and events.
• Proven donor relationship skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strategic planning and project management.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive annual development plan to fund the budget through major donors, church partnerships, foundations, businesses, events, campaigns, and planned giving.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, engaging in identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Oversee flagship fundraising events with clear goals and follow-up.
• Direct donor communications highlighting stories of youth impact and ministry.
• Ensure accurate donor data tracking, reporting, and dashboards for leadership.
• Lead or support grant research, proposals, and reporting to foundations and churches.
• Collaborate with leadership to align development strategy with vision and sustainability.
• Pursue professional development to stay current in fund development.

Skills

Fundraising

Major Gifts

Donor Stewardship

Events

Donor Relations

CRM Software

Storytelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

CRM Software

MS Office

Job description

Youth For Christ USA Inc. Houston is seeking a Development Director to lead the comprehensive fundraising strategy and donor engagement for an $850,000 annual budget.

You will guide major gifts, grants, events, and campaigns while stories of transformation connect donors to ministry impact across YFC ministries. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will build a sustainable pipeline, report on progress, and partner with churches and partners to extend youth ministry across greater