Capital CFO+ · 8 hours ago
Director of Development
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expCapital CFO+ is seeking a Director of Development to lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for My Connect Community. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with donors and developing a strong culture of philanthropy to support community initiatives in the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods.
Bookkeeping and PayrollBusiness DevelopmentConsultingFinancial ServicesManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional funders aligned with My Connect Community’s mission
Develop and implement donor communication strategies, including appeals, acknowledgments, and donor impact reporting
Coordinate donor engagement events, community tours, and site visits to deepen connection with the work on the ground
Build and sustain a pipeline of major donors through thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board, and Finance Committee to create annual fundraising plans that include individual giving, corporate partnerships, and campaigns
Provide leadership and strategic direction for special fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns and legacy giving efforts
Track and analyze fundraising performance data to inform decisions, improve donor retention, and ensure targets are met
Collaborate with the organization's grant writer to support foundation and government funding strategies, including identifying opportunities, gathering content, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Support post-award stewardship activities such as funder reports, updates, and compliance coordination
Maintain up-to-date records on grant activity and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met in collaboration with relevant staff
Support development-related content creation for digital and print communications including newsletters, social media, web content, annual reports, and appeals
Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across fundraising and public-facing materials
Collaborate with communications and program staff to gather impact stories and data for use in fundraising materials
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, with a track record of success in donor cultivation and revenue generation
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field preferred
Experience working in community-based or place-based nonprofit settings is strongly preferred
Experience establishing and sustaining long-term partnerships and donors
Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), donor research tools, and digital marketing platforms. Instrumentl grant platform experience
Strong understanding of development operations, donor lifecycle management, and nonprofit communications best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to set goals, prioritize, and implement effectively
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders
Passion for equity, community development, and My Connect Community's mission
Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field preferred
Experience working in community-based or place-based nonprofit settings is strongly preferred
CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) credential preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Four weeks of paid vacation annually
All paid federal holidays off
Office closure and paid time off during the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Medical, dental, visions plans
Retirement contributions
Professional development support
Company
Capital CFO+
Capital CFO+ provides business and financial solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Nelson Darling
Chief Financial Officer
Svetlana Albanese
CFO
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