South Texas Youth Christ Chief Development Officer San Antonio, TX

The Chief Investment Officer exists to advance the mission of South Texas Youth for Christ by overseeing and coordinating the execution of the chapter’s comprehensive development strategy. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serves as a key member of the Executive team. Qualified candidates must have a heart for stewardship ministry, be an organized self-starter, possess strong management and relational skills, and be proficient in both written and verbal communication.

• 5% — Development Planning
  • Participate in the creation and planning of the STYFC annual development plan (Find, Win, Keep, Lift) to resource the following areas:
  • Annual operating fund (Chapter, ministry centers, and ministry sites)
• 50% — Personal Engagement
  • Develop, build, and manage a portfolio of ministry partner relationships with an emphasis on major giving partners
  • Meet individually with existing and prospective ministry partners
  • Provide personal follow-up correspondence: thank you notes, phone calls, texts, email, etc.
  • Ensure that appropriate care and appreciation is shown with ministry partners
• 10% — Communication
  • Oversee the execution of STYFC’s chapter-wide communication schedule
  • Oversee the creation and provision of the necessary marketing and promotional materials to support STYFC’s annual development efforts
  • Oversee and maintain branding standards for STYFC
  • Oversee and manage the external communications of STYFC
  • Oversee the development of print materials to support external communications
  • Oversee the social media, web, and electronic communication strategy
  • Oversee the development of videos and other media resources to enhance communication efforts
  • Participate in the writing of letters, newsletters, and ongoing correspondence with ministry partners and ensure that appropriate communication is delivered in a timely manner
  • Present the mission and vision of STYFC to groups (churches, service clubs, businesses, ministry partners, etc.)
  • Facilitate a range of activities that inform and promote legacy giving for STYFC
• Event Management
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and follow-up of STYFC’s fundraising event strategy, including:
  • Regularly Scheduled “See the Story” Events (Point of Entry)
  • “Be the Story” Ask Events
  • Follow-up with See the Story “Be the Story” guests
  • Ministry Partner Appreciation Events
  • Work with and through staff and volunteer teams to carry out the event strategy with a high degree of excellence
• Administrative Support
  • Set up appointments with existing and prospective major gift partners with the CIO and CEO
  • Become proficient in the use of Salesforce as our donor management system
  • Oversee the data entry of the Salesforce database with a special emphasis on maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, as well as extracting and analyzing data to assist with development efforts
  • Work with the operations team to ensure that receipt acknowledgement, recognition, and follow-up with ministry partners is done in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Coordinate the process for solicitation, procurement, and acknowledgement of gift‑in‑kind donations when applicable
  • Oversee and participate in the procurement of grant funding from local, state, and national foundations in partnership with the CIO and in coordination with appropriate staff
  • Compile and distribute regular staff prayer communications as they relate to development needs
  • Oversee the printing, compilation, and mailing of newsletters and other regular correspondence
  • Attend board or committee meetings when necessary
• Staff Supervision & Support
  • Provide oversight and regular supervision appointments with assigned development support staff
  • Create performance metrics and conduct annual and semi-annual reviews with development support staff
  • Assist with recruiting and managing a team of volunteers to help with specific development events and projects
  • Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
  • Participate in regular supervisor appointments with the CEO
  • Attend and participate in training opportunities and staff conferences when offered
  • Provide training to local staff to enhance their development effectiveness
  • Maintain current job descriptions for each development…