Texas Regional Director of Major Gifts & Development

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Extension Society seeks a Director of Development for the South Central Region with a primary focus on Texas and outreach to Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The role is part of a ~20‑person Development Department and collaborates with senior administration to expand major gifts in the region.

Ideal candidates will have eight+ years of post‑college experience and at least six years in frontline major gifts fundraising, with a track record in five‑figure gifts and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of post‑college work experience with six+ years in frontline major gifts fundraising.
• Proven ability to manage a fundraising territory within a mid‑to‑large nonprofit.
• Ability to analyze donor data and develop strategic engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gifts strategy and donor engagement for the South Central Region.
• Collaborate with the Development Department and Board of Governors to grow fundraising programs.
• Develop and implement donor engagement plans across Texas and neighboring states.
• Travel up to 40% to cultivate and solicit major gifts.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Strategic thinking

Donor engagement

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Job description

Catholic Extension Society seeks a Director of Development for the South Central Region with a primary focus on Texas and outreach to Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The role is part of a ~20‑person Development Department and collaborates with senior administration to expand major gifts in the region.

Ideal candidates will have eight+ years of post‑college experience and at least six years in frontline major gifts fundraising, with a track record in five‑figure gifts and stewardship.