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Director of Development

Deacon Recruiting, San Antonio, TX, United States


Director of Development

San Antonio, TX

THIS COMPANY OFFERS…

A long‑standing, impact‑driven nonprofit with a strong commitment to transforming lives through opportunity and support

A period of strategic growth and organizational evolution, creating an ideal time for a development leader to make significant impact

A newly created role offering the chance to architect the development function from the ground up.

Meaningful work that directly strengthens communities and expands access to opportunity

YOUR TYPICAL DAY…

Lead the development and execution of the annual fundraising plan, shaping revenue strategy and guiding organizational priorities

Cultivate, solicit, and manage a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, and foundations

Direct all grant activity, including identification, cultivation, proposal development, compliance, and reporting

Strengthen donor stewardship efforts through meaningful communication, impact reporting, and executive level partnership

YOU HAVE / BACKGROUND PROFILE…

Nonprofit fundraising experience with a track record of securing corporate and major gifts and managing a broad portfolio.

Passion to further expand budgets to provide more career training opportunities. Hands on approach that is strategic and tactical.

Proven Leaders that has kick started a new Development group or sector successfully

Proficiency with donor management systems - Virtuous Giving preferred

Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree required

Reside in San Antonio, TX or be willing to relocate

EXTRA CREDIT / NICE TO HAVES…

Experience scaling a development team or department

CFRE or advanced degree

For a Confidential Conversation and/or Personal Meeting regarding this outstanding career opportunity please contact:

Holly Esquivel | 210.807.5602 | Hesquivel@DeaconRecruiting.com

Our most successful Candidates come from referrals, so if this position doesn’t look like a great opportunity for you - but you happen to know or have coached this special talent - please forward this email to them, or refer me their name in confidence. Thank you for your consideration!

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