Required Experience:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES
1. Bachelors degree in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit management, public relations, or related field.
2. Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector.
3. Demonstrated success securing major gifts and managing a comprehensive development program.
4. Experience leading and mentoring teams, managing consultants, and supporting fundraising activities of senior leaders and Board members.
5. Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
6. Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), financial reporting tools, and productivity software (e.g. Office 365)
7. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
8. Advanced degree or CFRE credential preferred.
The Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas and SWBC PEO provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Additional Information: Schedule: 8:00AM -5:00PM Monday-Thursday; 8:00am 3:00PM Fridays
Travel Required: Minimum
Full-Time
Salary/Exempt
Benefits:
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
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Duties / Expectations:
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER
San Antonio, TX 78212
$100,000 - $108,500 a year - Full-time
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Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Full job description
Position Description: Job Summary
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) serves as a key member of the Executive Management Team and provides strategic leadership for all philanthropic, communications, and community engagement activities of the Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas (CBCST) and the CBCST Foundation. The CDO works closely with the CEO, CFO, CPO, and Board of Directors to advance the organizations mission through a comprehensive, data-informed fundraising and marketing strategy.
The CDO oversees all revenue-generating functionsincluding major gifts, foundation and corporate giving, annual giving, government grants, planned giving, special events, and sponsorshipsensuring alignment with organizational priorities and sustainability objectives. This role directly supervises the development, marketing, and community engagement teams and is responsible for establishing a culture of philanthropy across the organization. The CDO ensures compliance with ethical fundraising standards, reporting requirements, and all gift and grant policies.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
1. Foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure that fund development and communications activities reflect the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
2. Lead mentor and evaluate the development, communications, and community engagement teams.
3. Create annual departmental budgets and multi-year strategic development and communication plans.
4. Establish performance measures, monitor outcomes, and evaluate the overall effectiveness of development and marketing programs.
5. Build and maintain a positive environment grounded in trust, collaboration, and open communication
B. FUNDRAISING STRATEGY AND REVENUE GENERATION
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to diversify and grow the organizations revenue across major donors, foundation and corporate grants, annual giving, planned giving, and government contracts.
2. Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, applying a structured moves-management approach.
3. Lead all aspects of grant strategy, including oversight of proposal development, submission, and reporting.
4. Oversee all special events and sponsorship strategies, ensuring they align with revenue goals and brand standards.
5. Partner with the CEO and CBCST Foundation Board on planned giving initiatives and donor stewardship strategies.
6. Provide accurate revenue forecasting, pipeline management, and risk assessments in collaboration with the CFO.
C. DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP
1. Design and oversee donor cultivation and stewardship programs, ensuring timely and meaningful donor communication.
2. Ensure use of data analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) to strengthen donor segmentation, prospect research, campaign performance analysis, and reporting.
3. Uphold the highest ethical fundraising standards, including adherence to gift acceptance policies, donor confidentiality, and compliant solicitation practices.
D. MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND BRAND GOVERNANCE
1. Oversee all internal and external communications, including website content, digital strategies, print materials, media relations, and public relations efforts.
2. Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and organizational materials.
3. Coordinate with the CEO on crisis or sensitive communication needs.
4. Guide storytelling to ensure accuracy, cultural responsiveness, and ethical representation of children and families served.
E. DATA MANAGEMENT, REPORTING, AND COMPLIANCE
1. Collaborate with the CFO and Finance team on reconciliation, revenue reporting, gift processing, and accuracy of donor records.
2. Oversee preparation of development reports for the CEO, Executive Management Team, and Board of Directors.
3. Ensure compliance with all government funding requirements, contract obligations, grant reporting, and philanthropic regulations.
4. Guide storytelling to ensure accuracy, cultural responsiveness, and ethical representation of children and families served.
5. Maintain and update the annual fundraising and communications calendar.
F. BOARD AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1. Serve as staff liaison to the Fundraising/Marketing and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Board Committees; support additional Board committees as needed.
2. Provide coaching, tools, and support to Board members to strengthen their engagement in fundraising and community ambassadorship.
3. Serve as a spokesperson for the organization with the public, donors, partners, and media as appropriate.
4. Build strong relationships with community leaders, philanthropic partners, and key stakeholders.
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