Development Director

Global Evangelism Inc • San Antonio, TX

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Director role is for a passionate relationship builder and strategic leader who thrives on connecting people to purpose and is ready to expand the reach and impact of a growing, mission-driven organization. This role focuses on building trusted relationships, inspiring generosity, and advancing a mission that transforms lives, rather than just generating revenue. Global Evangelism, Inc. (GEI) is a faith-based, mission-driven organization dedicated to spreading the Gospel globally and across generations through Christ-centered education, media, and ministry initiatives, aiming to build people and create lasting, eternal impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5–7+ years of progressive development experience with demonstrated success in major gifts and donor growth
• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue goals through relationship-driven engagement
• Experience securing foundation or institutional support
• Strong ability to confidently and clearly invite financial partnership
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills that connect mission to impact
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and follow-through
• Highly relational, with the ability to build trust across diverse audiences
• Organized and disciplined in managing pipelines, priorities, and follow-ups
• Experience with CRM systems and development analytics

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or CFRE preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive development strategy with a strong emphasis on major gifts, foundation partnerships, and long-term philanthropic growth
• Build and manage a healthy donor pipeline with clear strategies for identification, cultivation, invitation, and stewardship
• Establish measurable goals for revenue growth, donor engagement, and retention
• Regularly evaluate performance and refine strategies to ensure sustained impact
• Personally steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospective partners
• Initiate and lead meaningful conversations that confidently invite investment in GEI’s mission
• Cultivate relationships through consistent in-person and virtual engagement
• Move individuals and partners from interest to active, ongoing investment
• Identify, pursue, and secure foundation and institutional support aligned with GEI’s mission
• Develop compelling proposals, cases for support, and impact reports
• Build long-term relationships with foundation leaders and grant-making organizations
• Establish scalable systems for grant prospecting, submission, and reporting
• Represent GEI in strategic environments to expand visibility, influence, and partnership opportunities
• Intentionally build relationships within networks and communities with capacity to give
• Collaborate with executive leadership and board members to open doors and strengthen connections
• Proactively pursue opportunities that advance philanthropic growth
• Design meaningful donor experiences that clearly connect generosity to impact
• Ensure consistent, personalized communication that reflects gratitude, transparency, and vision
• Strengthen donor retention and lifetime engagement through intentional stewardship
• Create opportunities for partners to see, hear, and experience the transformation they are supporting
• Partner with leadership, program teams, and creative services to translate impact into compelling stories
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate reporting and build donor confidence
• Equip and support board members in their role as ambassadors and partners in development
• Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking within CRM systems
• Provide regular reporting on pipeline health, donor engagement, and revenue progress
• Ensure disciplined follow-up and consistent execution across all opportunities

Benefits

• 100% CCS tuition discount for employees’ children
• 100% employee daycare and extended care tuition discount
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Supplemental coverage options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a Christ-centered environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees