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NextEd · 3 days ago

Director of Development

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

NextEd is a non-denominational covenant Christian school located in San Antonio, Texas, seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development. The role involves providing strategic leadership for fundraising and donor relations while cultivating relationships with various stakeholders to secure financial resources for the school's mission and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan, including annual giving, capital campaigns, and planned giving

Plan and implement capital campaigns, including feasibility studies, prospect research, donor visits, campaign tracking, and volunteer management

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, with emphasis on major gifts

Oversee and grow the SACS Annual Fund

Research and pursue grant opportunities aligned with the school’s mission

Build and sustain relationships with parents, alumni, grandparents, foundations, and community partners

Establish donor recognition programs and stewardship opportunities

Partner with communications to ensure consistent messaging and storytelling

Collaborate with the Finance Office to ensure proper recording and acknowledgment of gifts

Supervise development staff and volunteers

Ensure compliance with ethical and legal fundraising standards

Oversee major events (e.g., Spring Fling, donor receptions, alumni gatherings)

Engage parents and community members as volunteers to support development goals

Track fundraising progress, donor engagement, and campaign outcomes

Maintain and grow a portfolio of 125–150 top prospects/donors

Conduct 10–15 donor calls weekly and 10–15 meaningful one-on-one presentations monthly

Ensure timely completion of proposals, acknowledgments, and reports

Qualification

Fundraising experienceMajor gifts solicitationLeadership experienceCommunication skillsRelationship-building skillsActive church membershipOrganizational skillsProject managementIntegrityConfidentiality