Director of Development & Major Gifts

Petrus Development; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in College Station, Texas, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and cultivate major gifts. The successful candidate will oversee development programs, manage a team, and contribute to the financial sustainability of the organization. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to the organization's Catholic mission. Candidates should have at least five years of fundraising experience and proficiency in relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising.
• Proven success in cultivating and soliciting major gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Experience supervising staff and managing multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for fundraising program and actively cultivates major gifts.
• Develops and executes fundraising plans aligned with strategic goals.
• Supervises and mentors the development team.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Relationship-building

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Donor database platforms

Job description

A nonprofit organization in College Station, Texas, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts and cultivate major gifts. The successful candidate will oversee development programs, manage a team, and contribute to the financial sustainability of the organization. This role requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to the organization's Catholic mission. Candidates should have at least five years of fundraising experience and proficiency in relevant software tools.