Director of Funds Development Harris County Area

Director of Funds Development [Harris County Area]

Bob Hope School Districtwide – Port Arthur, Texas

Job : 5836057

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

OPENS: 07/15/2026

CLOSES: Until Filled

JOB TITLE: Director of Funds Development

REPORTS TO: CEO

DEPT. / SCHOOL: Administration / Bob Hope School / Harris County

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

WAGE / HOUR STATUS: Exempt / Full Time

Working directly with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer, this position’s main objective is to advance the organization’s mission throughout the region and increase donated revenue. The Development Director’s primary areas of responsibility will focus on donor cultivation, solicitation, and data management through individual, corporate and foundation giving. This position will supervise the part‑time Development Associate and will work with the contracted fundraising consultants.

• B.A./B.S. (highly preferred) in emphasis or concentration in business, nonprofit management, marketing, public relations or related field.

• 5+ years of formal non‑profit development experience; however, a similar record of professional service, combined with a working knowledge of, and skills for development work, will receive careful consideration.

• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques
• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills
• Strong verbal and professional written communication skills
• Marketing and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups
• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals
• Ability to solicit and close gifts
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills to document information about donors, campaigns, and fundraising goals
• Ability to effectively manage a team
• Plan, schedule and execute outreach campaigns and fundraising events
• Analyze data, confirm results, and brainstorm new campaigns
• Competence in managing multiple projects and working within deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed
• Desire to learn and grow professionally in the field of nonprofit fundraising
• Able to represent organization in a professional manner
• Must be dependable and a team‑oriented employee
• Advanced PC skills, expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with Donor Perfect
• Ability to work with minimal supervision: self‑motivated and confident

• Conceptualize, implement, and manage fundraising efforts designed to increase revenue and participation in annual giving programs and special event programs.
• Maintain portfolio of donors, cultivating them for eventual major donor classification. Work closely with Chief Operations Officer on regular portfolio review and moves management strategies.
• Identify, research and investigate new opportunities for funding from a wide variety of individual, corporate, foundation and governmental sources to expand donor base, including identifying prospective planned giving donors.
• Enter all pertinent information regarding donor communication into central database, ensuring complete and accurate profiles on all prospects including solicitations, notes, and all donor gift acknowledgment.
• Oversee all special events, in coordination with the Development Associate and fundraising consultants.
• Supervise all Development Department Operations and oversee all Development‑related positions.
• Manage capital campaign, including scheduling, data entry and coordinating meetings and visits with the assistance of the part‑time Development Associate.
• Identify, recruit, manage and communicate with giving volunteers dedicated to specific fundraising efforts.
• Ensure all efforts communicate consistent messaging to pre‑defined audiences and are appropriately timed.
• Participate in development of campaign materials, case statements and other collateral materials.
• Oversee content preparation for social media posts, newsletter articles and direct…