Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep · 5 days ago
Vice President of Development
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is seeking a Vice President of Development to provide strategic leadership for fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role involves setting and executing a comprehensive development strategy while managing the development team to meet fundraising goals.
Education Management
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Oversee grants strategy and ensure compliance, reporting, and accurate recordkeeping
Ensure integrity of donor data, reporting, acknowledgements, and pledge reminders in the CRM system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
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 boards and senior leadership
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
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience
Experience with Bloomerang and GiveSmart strongly preferred
Company
Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep
Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is a learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose and service.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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