Director of Donor Engagement & Growth

DePelchin Family Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DePelchin Family Services in Houston, TX seeks a Director, Donor Engagement to develop and execute integrated fundraising and donor engagement strategies that drive new donor acquisition, increase annual fundraising revenue, and strengthen donor retention.

The role oversees omnichannel programs, including direct mail, digital appeals, special events, recurring giving, corporate matching gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising, and tribute giving, while guiding volunteer services and data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a non‑profit fundraising environment.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Strong strategic planning and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of donor cultivation and solicitation and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for all direct response fundraising efforts with internal teams and external vendors.
• Lead planning and execution of high-profile special events and donor cultivation gatherings.
• Design and lead donor stewardship programs to increase retention and giving levels.
• Develop strategies to grow revenue through recurring giving, corporate matching gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising, and tribute giving.
• Cultivate corporate and community partnerships to secure philanthropic support and sponsorships.
• Oversee volunteer program and Volunteer Manager.
• Oversee database operations to drive donor acquisition and engagement with CRM systems and analytics.
• Provide monthly activity/performance reports and present to committees.
• Represent DePelchin in community events and deliver public speaking as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

Job description

DePelchin Family Services in Houston, TX seeks a Director, Donor Engagement to develop and execute integrated fundraising and donor engagement strategies that drive new donor acquisition, increase annual fundraising revenue, and strengthen donor retention.

The role oversees omnichannel programs, including direct mail, digital appeals, special events, recurring giving, corporate matching gifts, peer-to-peer fundraising, and tribute giving, while guiding volunteer services and data-driven