Diocese of Austin · 14 hours ago
Director of Development
College Station,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expDiocese of Austin is seeking a mission-driven professional to serve as Director of Development at St. Mary’s Catholic Center. The individual will lead a comprehensive fundraising program, focusing on cultivating major gifts and managing the annual fund to support the ministry for over 5,000 college students.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership for St. Mary’s fundraising program while actively cultivating and soliciting major gifts
Develops and executes fundraising plans aligned with St. Mary’s strategic goals and annual operating budget
Cultivates, solicits, and stewards major donors across the full donor lifecycle
Identifies and engages new prospects to build long-term donor relationships
Creates meaningful donor engagement opportunities for the Pastor and key volunteers
Supervises and mentors the development team, including areas such as gift processing, donor relations, annual and recurring giving, grants, and events
Ensures timely and accurate donor acknowledgments and database management by support staff
Collaborates with the Finance Council, Campaign Committees, and Aggie Catholic Ambassadors to advance fundraising goals
Assist in preparing and managing the department’s budget
Produces clear and informative reports for the executive team and Finance Council
Serves as a resource and liaison to volunteers and staff for fundraising and communications efforts
Qualification
Required
A servant's heart and a strong commitment to the mission and values of St. Mary's Catholic Center
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, with demonstrated leadership and management of a multi-faceted development program
Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts, with preference given to candidates who have secured gifts of $25,000 or more
Broad experience across the development spectrum, including major and planned giving, annual giving, prospect research, proposal development, and special events
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute fundraising plans, evaluate performance, and adapt strategies to meet goals
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and inspire collaboration among donors, volunteers, staff, students, and Advancement Council members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and speak effectively in public settings
Experience supervising staff and volunteers, managing multiple concurrent projects, and overseeing budgets and operational plans
Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-directed, and creative, with a systematic and goal-oriented approach to work
Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and donor database platforms
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
At least 5 years of experience in the development/fundraising industry
Personnel management
Financial management
Working within the Catholic Community
Valid driver's license
Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies through the employment period
Preferred
CFRE certification preferred
Practicing Catholic preferred. All candidates must be able to support the Catholic identity and mission of St. Mary's Catholic Center
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
Diocese of Austin
The Diocese of Austin was founded in November 1947 as the seventh diocese in Texas by Pope Pius XII.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase