Senior Director, Development – Texas
Skills
- Proven major gifts solicitation and stewardship
- Regional philanthropic market knowledge (Texas)
- CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred)
- Pipeline management and revenue forecasting
- High-capacity donor cultivation
- Event-based donor engagement
- Independent regional leadership and collaboration
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects focused on gifts of $25,000+
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects across Texas
- Design and implement a regional fundraising strategy aligned with enterprise revenue goals
- Engage technology-sector leaders, corporate partners, and family foundations for strategic partnerships
- Use regional events and engagement opportunities for donor cultivation and pipeline development
- Partner with Development leadership, Chapter Support, and national teams to align campaigns and initiatives
- Track portfolio activity, pipeline progression, and revenue forecasting using CRM systems
- Represent Blue Star Families at regional philanthropic, corporate, and civic events
- Travel regularly within Texas and occasionally nationally; participate in required in-person gatherings
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred but not required
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and disability insurance
- Communications allowance
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Flexible work options and remote-first environment
- PCS leave for Active Duty military spouses
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