Director, Fundraising ​/ Charity, Non-Profit & Social Impact

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County (LCFBC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving family, community, and professional lives through adult literacy education. LCFBC serves adults who are committed to changing their lives by building reading, writing, and language skills. The organization offers programs in basic literacy, ESL, GED preparation, U.S. citizenship preparation, transitions to post-secondary education, and basic computer skills.

LCFBC focuses on adults at the lowest literacy levels, working with an ethnically diverse, primarily low- to very low-income population. The Council also raises community awareness and expands outreach initiatives to strengthen support for adult learners and their families.

The Director of Advancement is a full-time, on-site position based in Sugar Land, TX. This role leads all fundraising and advancement strategies, including annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and special events to ensure sustainable support for LCFBC's programs. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive advancement plan, cultivating and stewarding individual donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners, and managing donor communications and recognition activities.

The Director of Advancement also oversees alumni engagement, manages fundraising data and reporting, collaborates with the executive leadership team on budget and revenue projections, and supports board members in their fundraising and advocacy efforts. This role works closely with program and communications staff to align messaging, strengthen community outreach, and elevate the visibility of LCFBC's mission.

• Demonstrated experience in philanthropy and stewardship, including cultivating, soliciting, and retaining donors.
• Knowledge of annual giving strategies and best practices in building and managing recurring donor programs.
• Experience with planned giving, including identifying prospects and supporting donors in legacy and estate-based contributions.
• Background in alumni relations or constituent engagement, with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with program graduates and community partners.
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans, set measurable goals, and analyze results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor outreach, grant proposals, presentations, and impact reporting.
• Proficiency with donor databases, CRM systems, and basic office software; comfort with social media and digital communication tools.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with staff, board members, volunteers, and external stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience in nonprofit fundraising or advancement, ideally within education, literacy, or community-based organizations.