Develops and implements PCHAS’ strategy for raising major gifts from individuals, churches, church related groups, and family foundations primarily in support of the agency’s Annual Fund.
Supervises the Development Officer’s (DO) Team, which consists of either a Development Officer (DO) or a Senior Development Officer (SDO) in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, St. Louis and Springfield.
Serves on the Development Department’s Leadership Team, plus the agency’s Foundation Team and Management Council.
Reports to the Vice President of Development, and assists with staff training, budgeting, and other special assignments.
Provides leadership and oversight for the agency’s planned giving program in collaboration with the Vice President of Development.
Collaborates closely with Volunteer Services, Marketing & Communications, Program leadership, and Foundation teams to strengthen donor experience, community partnerships, and mission awareness.

A college degree in literature, management, marketing, or a field compatible with the general skills required to accomplish the tasks of the position is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated 5-7 years of work experience and documented success in the areas of major gifts, planned gifts, volunteerism and special events is strongly preferred.
Certification as a professional fund-raiser is desirable but not required.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, have and maintain a risk-free driving record.
Must be willing to undergo initial and periodic child abuse/neglect, criminal history, sexual offender, and childcare/elder care disqualification list screenings.
As requested, must submit fingerprints for review by the state of your employment and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical with the results showing no evidence of communicable disease.

competitive salaries
flex work schedules
paid time off
medical, dental and vision insurance options
voluntary life insurance options
paid holidays
very generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee’s contribution)

Director of Development

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