Development Director: Major Gifts & Partnerships

Christian Community Storehouse, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Community Storehouse, Inc. seeks a Director of Development to lead donor relations and grow philanthropic revenue.

You will cultivate major gifts, manage partnerships, and guide a high-performing development team to advance the organization's mission in Fort Worth and surrounding communities. The role requires strategic leadership, donor stewardship expertise, and the ability to engage local businesses, foundations, and civic groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional fundraising experience with a demonstrated record of increasing philanthropic revenue.
• Proven success managing and growing a comprehensive development program.
• Experience cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
• Exceptional relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and strategic planning abilities.
• Experience developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor management software (CRM).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to establish annual fundraising goals aligned with the organization's strategic plan and operating budget.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive annual Development Plan that supports both current operations and future growth.
• Create long-term fundraising strategies that include Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Corporate Partnerships, Foundation Giving, Capital Campaigns, Planned Giving, Special Events, and Sponsorship Development.
• Identify emerging fundraising trends and implement innovative strategies that strengthen organizational sustainability.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational planning and decision-making.
• Build, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospective donors.
• Develop and execute comprehensive donor stewardship and communication plans that demonstrate the impact of philanthropic investments.
• Inspire and motivate individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners to invest in the mission of Community Storehouse.
• Manage and expand corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants and collaborative partnerships.
• Ensure timely donor recognition and meaningful stewardship activities.
• Serve as an ambassador for Community Storehouse throughout the community.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, schools, churches, foundations, and community leaders.
• Represent the organization at community events, networking functions, chambers of commerce, Rotary clubs, women's organizations, and other civic groups.
• Secure speaking engagements and cultivate opportunities to increase visibility and community support.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to promote fundraising campaigns, organizational impact, newsletters, social media, and donor communications.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Development Department, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Directly supervise the Development Manager and provide strategic oversight of fundraising events.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate development and public relations staff as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure fundraising initiatives align with organizational priorities and program needs.
• Develop and manage the annual Development Department budget.
• Participate as an active member of the Finance Committee.
• Monitor fundraising performance through data analysis, donor metrics, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare regular reports for the CEO, Board of Directors, and Development Committee regarding fundraising progress, campaign effectiveness, donor retention, and revenue projections.
• Ensure accurate donor records and effective utilization of the donor database.

Skills

Major Gift Fundraising

Donor Stewardship

Public Speaking

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Nonprofit/Mri)

Tools

CRM

Job description

Christian Community Storehouse, Inc. seeks a Director of Development to lead donor relations and grow philanthropic revenue.

You will cultivate major gifts, manage partnerships, and guide a high-performing development team to advance the organization's mission in Fort Worth and surrounding communities. The role requires strategic leadership, donor stewardship expertise, and the ability to engage local businesses, foundations, and civic groups.