Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

Development Director

Are you a passionate relationship builder and strategic leader who thrives on connecting people to purpose? Are you ready to help expand the reach and impact of a growing, mission-driven organization?

This role goes beyond generating revenue—it’s about building trusted relationships, inspiring generosity, and advancing a mission that is transforming lives.

About GEI

Global Evangelism, Inc. is a faith-based, mission-driven organization committed to taking all the Gospel to all the world and to every generation. Through Christ-centered education, media, and ministry initiatives, we are dedicated to building people and creating lasting, eternal impact.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Development Leadership

• 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

Major Gifts & Relationship Management

• 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

Foundation & Strategic Partnerships

• 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

External Presence & Opportunity Creation

• 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

Donor Experience & Stewardship

• 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

Collaboration & Internal Alignment

• 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

Systems & Accountability

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE preferred
• 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

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in San Antonio, Texas, with regular in-person engagement both on campus and throughout the community. The nature of this role requires a visible, relational presence to effectively build trust, cultivate partnerships, and advance the mission.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships that directly advance life-changing ministry
• A role with meaningful visibility and partnership alongside executive leadership and key stakeholders
• The opportunity to see your work directly translate into measurable impact across ministries
• A Christ-centered environment where faith is lived out daily—not just talked about
• A team deeply committed to our mission: We Build People
• The chance to be part of something bigger than a role—work that carries lasting, eternal significance

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, along with outstanding benefits that support our employees and their families:

• 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

Join Our Mission

If you are passionate about connecting people to purpose and want your work to have lasting impact, this is your opportunity.

Join us in building relationships, advancing the mission, and being part of something that reaches far beyond what we can see.