Director of Development

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Employer: My Connect Community Job Title: Director of Development Job Reports to: President & CEO Date Issued: October 2025 Part/Full-Time: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid ( Houston-based office 1 to 3 days per week, remote, and community-based work. Must be local to the Houston, Texas area .) PURPOSE OF JOB The Director of Development will lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support My Connect Community’s mission to build community and opportunity in the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate donors, while working to develop a strong culture of philanthropy across the organization. This position will not initially manage direct reports but will work collaboratively across departments and report directly to the President & CEO. As the department grows, this role may expand to include supervision of development staff or interns. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Donor Engagement & Relations Cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and institutional funders aligned with My Connect Community’s mission. Develop and implement donor communication strategies, including appeals, acknowledgments, and donor impact reporting. Coordinate donor engagement events, community tours, and site visits to deepen connection with the work on the ground. Build and sustain a pipeline of major donors through thoughtful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Fundraising Strategy & Support Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board, and Finance Committee to create annual fundraising plans that include individual giving, corporate partnerships, and campaigns. Provide leadership and strategic direction for special fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns and legacy giving efforts. Track and analyze fundraising performance data to inform decisions, improve donor retention, and ensure targets are met. Grants & Institutional Funding Collaborate with the organization's grant writer to support foundation and government funding strategies, including identifying opportunities, gathering content, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Support post-award stewardship activities such as funder reports, updates, and compliance coordination. Maintain up-to-date records on grant activity and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met in collaboration with relevant staff. Marketing & Communications Support development-related content creation for digital and print communications including newsletters, social media, web content, annual reports, and appeals. Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across fundraising and public-facing materials. Collaborate with communications and program staff to gather impact stories and data for use in fundraising materials. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Minimum 8-10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, with a track record of success in donor cultivation and revenue generation. Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field preferred. Experience working in community-based or place-based nonprofit settings is strongly preferred. Experience establishing and sustaining long-term partnerships and donors. Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce), donor research tools, and digital marketing platforms. Instrumentl grant platform experience. Strong understanding of development operations, donor lifecycle management, and nonprofit communications best practices. CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) credential preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to set goals, prioritize, and implement effectively. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders. Passion for equity, community development, and My Connect Community’s mission. Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with flexibility for remote work, regular in-person meetings, and community-based activities. 1-3 days per week on site are expected for this position. Requires occasional evening and weekend availability for events. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally for event support and materials. Compensation: $100,000 to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: Four weeks of paid vacation annually All paid federal holidays off Office closure and paid time off during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Medical, dental, visions plans Retirement contributions Professional development support My Connect Community is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply. Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year We seek to take the burden and over-whelm of your financials and back-end business tasks off your plate; offering you a sense of relief and time to focus your attention on building your business. What Sets Us Apart We are relationship-driven and focused on providing successful solutions for our clients. Transparency and efficiency are key values we hold true to in our work. We support, we lead and we provide. We work in your business, so that you can focus your attention on growing your business. We reduce costs Hiring and training full or part-time staff can be very expensive. Paying for an employee with benefits is costly. Many companies and nonprofits either do not need a full-time position OR need additional help that does not require an additional in-house employee. Working with Capital CFO+ lets you focus your human resources where you need them most. We improve efficiency When you have an expert working on a project, they will be faster, effective, and efficient. Working with Capital CFO+ gives owners and leaders an essential competitive advantage. By outsourcing activities that are routine, administrative, or require specialized skills, you can focus more on core functions and ensure that your company thrives and succeeds. We level the playing field Most small firms simply can’t afford to match the in-house support services that larger companies maintain. 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