Vice President of Development

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Vice President of Development
Reports To: President
Status: Full-Time 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 schools mission and long-term sustainability. The VPD manages the development team including the Major Gifts Officer and Annual Fund Manager and works closely with the President Board of Directors and Cristo Rey leadership to meet and exceed fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities

Development Strategy & Leadership

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

Major Gifts & Scholarships

Oversee the major gifts program including strategy prospect management and solicitation efforts.
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.

Annual Fund & Donor Stewardship

Oversee all annual giving efforts including Giving Days end-of-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 acknowledgments 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.

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

Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience

Minimum of 810 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 boards and senior leadership.

Skills & Attributes

Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
Strategic thinker with strong execution and follow-through.
Highly organized detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
Ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on fundraising.
Comfortable representing the organization with donors corporate partners and 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.

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Vice President of DevelopmentReports To: PresidentStatus: Full-Time ExemptPosition SummaryThe 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 ...