Vice President of Development

Cristo Rey Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit educational organization in the United States is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, managing a development team, and working closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in nonprofit development, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a track record of securing major gifts. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on students and families through strategic leadership and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive nonprofit development experience.
• Demonstrated success leading comprehensive fundraising programs and teams.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and event revenue.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
• Set revenue goals and monitor progress.
• Lead and support the development team to ensure alignment.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Bloomerang

GiveSmart

Job description

Vice President of Development

Reports To: President

Status: Full044, Exempt

Position Summary

The Vice President of Development (VPD) provides strategic leadership for all fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement efforts at Cristo Rey Fort Worth. This role is responsible for setting and executing a comprehensive development strategy that supports the school’s mission and long-term sustainability. The VPD manages the development teamါ including the Major Gifts Officer and Annual Fund Manager, tirs works closely with the President, Board of Directors, and Cristo Rey leadership to meet and exceed fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan, including major gifts, annual fund, grants, events, and sponsorships.
• Set revenue goals, monitor progress,_fold and report regularly to the President andági board.
• Partner closely with the President onîner donor strategy, board engagement, and high-level solicitations.
• Lead, scrambling, & support the development team, ensuring alignment, accountability, & professional growth.

Major Gifts & Scholarships

• Oversee the major gifts program, including strategy, prospect management, and solicitation zob stripping.
• Collaborate with the Major Gifts Officer to secure major gifts and scholarships, including an annual goal of 55 scholarships.
• Personally manage and solicit a portfolio of top donors and prospects.
• Ensure strong moves management, proposal development, and stewardship practices.
• Oscur nusurealls annual giving efforts, including Giving Days, end.Jwt-year appeals, monthly giving, and donor renewals.
• Guide donor stewardship strategies across all giving levels to strengthen retention and upgrade donors.
• Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgements and recognition.

Events & Community Engagement

• Provide strategic oversight for all fundraising and stewardship events, including Boots & BBQ (gala), Clay Shoot, Wine Dinners, Friends of Cristo Rey, and Milestones & Corn Hole events as needed.
• Support sponsorship strategy and donor engagement tied to events.
Represent Cristo Rey Fort Worth at community events, donor meetings, and external presentations.
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Grants & Data Management

• Oversee grants strategy and ensure compliance, reporting, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Ensure integrity of donor data, reporting, acknowledgements, and pledge reminders in the CRM system.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive nonprofit development experience.
• Demonstrated success leading comprehensive fundraising programs and teams.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and event revenue.
• Experience working with boardsrocsen; senior leadership.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
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• Strategic thinker with strong execution and follow-through.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented già
• Ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on fundraising.
• Comfortable representing the organization with donors, corporate partners, offshore community leaders.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace required; experience with Bloomerang and GiveSmart strongly preferred.

Why Cristo Rey Fort Worth

This is an opportunity to lead a mission-driven development program that directly impacts students and families while working alongside a committed leadership team, board, and community.