Fund Development | Vice President of Development

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE•Houston, TX

About The Position

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need. The Vice President of Fund Development serves as the organization’s chief fundraising strategist and leader, responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive fund development program that supports the mission and long-term sustainability of the Agency. The Vice President will lead the Development and Marketing teams while managing a personal portfolio of donors for cultivation and stewardship. This role is responsible for identifying and pursuing new avenues of philanthropic funding and will work closely with the President & CEO to engage, cultivate, and steward the organization’s most significant donors. The VP serves as the liaison to the Board’s Development Committee and is a key member of the executive management team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Five (5) years of managerial/fundraising leadership experience
Ten (10) years of progressive fundraising/development experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or similar donor database and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities with keen attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate through personal leadership and professional credibility.
Flexible and adaptable approach; capable of influencing both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the President & CEO and Board of Directors to engage donors in advancing Catholic Charities’ mission, vision, and values.
Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals and growth plans
Establish annual and long-range fundraising targets across all fundraising channels
Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and planning
Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior leadership and the board
Design and implement a stewardship program to deepen donor relationships, retain current supporters, and increase philanthropic contributions.
Lead and manage major gift initiatives, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level donors
Maintain a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects
Build long-term, meaningful relationships with donors and prospects through personalized engagement strategies
Oversee donor stewardship programs to ensure donor satisfaction, retention, and growth
Lead, mentor, and manage the fund development and marketing team, fostering a results-driven and collaborative culture
Oversees the donor database team, ensuring accurate gift reporting, mailing lists, and constituent information
Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans for development staff
Ensure fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and compliance with relevant regulations
Coordinate with senior leaders and program directors to identify program needs and funding opportunities.
Collaborate with the VP of Finance on financial accounting, gift recording, and timely reporting of donations and grants.
Partner with the CEO and board leadership to engage board members in fundraising initiatives
Provide fundraising training, tools, and coaching to board members and key volunteers
Provide leadership to the Development Committee of the Board of Directors.
Serve as a primary advisor to campaign chairs and key campaign ambassadors
Perform other duties as assigned.