Director of Development

Newman Services • Dallas, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

Many say it—few actually do it.

At Newman Ministry, we believe faith is meant to be shared and lived in community. We’re on a mission to ensure every student feels needed and known—building vibrant Catholic community across the country through three integrated initiatives:

Newman Connection – A national nonprofit connecting Catholic high school seniors to campus ministries and activating dioceses, schools, and donors to reach the next generation.

Called – A technology platform empowering ministry leaders to grow discipleship and strengthen community.

Newman Student Housing Fund – A mission-driven student housing initiative creating Inspired Living communities near public universities.

Together, we are building a scalable national movement for the Church.

We’re seeking a Director of Development to expand the movement.

If you’ve ever said, “Just give me the opportunity—I’ll make it happen,” this might be your moment.

Location: Remote | Dallas Strongly Preferred

Requirements

• 2–7 years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, ministry advancement, or comparable relationship-driven performance roles
• Demonstrated evidence of closing financial commitments, contracts, partnerships, or campaigns
• Strong relational intelligence and executive presence
• High personal ownership and disciplined follow-through
• Comfort operating within CRM and fundraising technology systems
• Willingness to travel nationally
• Alignment with the Catholic mission of Newman Ministry

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Catholic diocesan development, campus ministry advancement, political fundraising, or Catholic media
• Experience building or scaling a fundraising program
• Grant writing experience
• Bilingual or culturally connected to diverse Catholic communities
• Proven Builder: You have closed gifts at scale and can immediately generate revenue while refining systems and expanding reach.
• High-Capacity Emerging Leader: You demonstrate exceptional relational aptitude, measurable performance in prior roles, and a strong desire to master donor development. With coaching and structure, you are ready to scale quickly into revenue ownership.

Responsibilities

• Donor Portfolio Management
• Build, cultivate, and steward a qualified portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Close recurring and major gifts in alignment with annual revenue targets.
• Execute disciplined pipeline management within CRM systems (HubSpot + Classy).
• Provide weekly reporting on revenue, activity, and forecast accuracy.
• National Growth & Strategy
• Collaborate with executive leadership to refine and execute a national donor growth strategy.
• Contribute to segmentation, recurring giving programs, and major gift pathways.
• Participate in long-term revenue modeling and donor journey optimization.
• Events & Activations
• Plan and execute intimate donor gatherings and strategic activation events.
• Represent Newman Connection at Catholic conferences, diocesan events, and key gatherings.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the mission in key Catholic markets and events.
• Grant Development
• Identify, research, and pursue aligned grant opportunities.
• Lead proposal writing, submission, and reporting processes.
• Build a repeatable grant acquisition system aligned with national expansion.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Marketing to develop compelling storytelling and campaign strategy.
• Align with program leadership to translate measurable impact into donor-facing narratives.
• Contribute to the development of scalable systems that reduce dependency on individual effort.

Benefits

• Mission That Matters – The opportunity to shape one of the most important Catholic movements of this generation.
• 100% Remote Work Environment – Eastern or Central Time Zones required
• Technology Set Up – Company MacBook and a stipend for tools to help you succeed.
• Great Company Culture – We are a team. We work as one. We act as one.
• Work that Stays at Work – Genuine work/life balance.
• Rest and Relaxation – Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays plus company-wide closure from Christmas to New Year.
• Health & Retirement Benefits – Comprehensive coverage to support your overall well-being and future. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental benefit options, and a 401(k)-retirement plan.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed