Director of Development

Rebuilding Together Houston is the region’s expert in home repair and disaster recovery. We believe that everyone has a right to a safe, healthy, and resilient home that protects them against disaster. Low-income homeowners, including veterans, seniors, and working families, are living in homes that are hazardous to their health. Without our services, the families we serve are in danger of potential displacement and homelessness. We estimate that over 100,000 low-income families in Houston and Harris County need our services. Rebuilding Together Houston is the only organization in our region to provide free home repairs for hundreds of families annually. In the last 43 years, we have served more than 15,000 neighbors at no cost to them. For the cost of building one new house, we can repair up to 12. Together with our corporate supporters and community partners, our mission is Repairing Homes, Revitalizing Communities, and Rebuilding Lives.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Position Overview:

The Director of Development collaborates closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to design and execute comprehensive fundraising plans, encompassing both short-term and long-term objectives, for an organization with a budget of $3-4 million. This role oversees all facets of fundraising, including cultivating major gift donors, securing funding, and developing sustainable pipelines across community and mid-level giving tiers. The Director identifies funding priorities, fosters a culture of philanthropy within the organization, and establishes internal infrastructure to support enduring fundraising success. The ideal candidate demonstrates self-direction, strategic acumen, and exceptional writing skills; thrives in a streamlined environment; brings creativity and analytical rigor to donor engagement; and is deeply committed to the mission of rebuilding the community

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy, Vision and Leadership

• Drive the execution of annual fundraising plans, calendars, and forecasts, achieving at least a 10% year-over-year increase in development revenue and increasing donor engagement using data-driven reporting to drive strategy.
• Spearhead special campaigns—including year-end giving and milestone anniversaries to generate increased contributions and expand donor participation.
• Support CEO and the Construction team in writing RFPs and grants for state and federal funding.
• Partner strategically with the Volunteer Program Team and Special Events to create high-impact donor cultivation experiences, resulting in increased stewardship and long-term support.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to produce the Annual Report, Constant Contact email and social media using storytelling to align with fundraising strategies
• Lead the development and execution of strategic goals and objectives for the Development Team, driving measurable growth in fundraising outcomes and team performance.

• Promote the organization's mission to stakeholders through clear messaging and build partnerships to support fundraising and community impact.

• Maintain proactive, transparent communication with the CEO, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues and alignment on strategic fundraising priorities.

Team Development

• Promote a culture focused on high performance, learning, and quality.
• Ensure timely staff training and development.
• Set, monitor, and review staff goals; assign responsibilities and conduct annual appraisals.
• Support staff growth through mentoring and collaboration.
• Guide the Board Development Committee and continually engage the full Board to maximize their ideas and connections in the community.

Operations

• Oversee cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Expand community and individual giving programs through appeals, online fundraising, and new revenue strategies.
• Establish a donor-focused stewardship program to strengthen existing relationships and attract new supporters.
• Represent the organization in the philanthropic community to promote its mission.
• Design and implement a breakfast or lunch fundraiser in year one.
• Maximize and improve the use of CRM database and dashboard tools for forecasting, donor data, calendars, and sponsor reporting.
• Create and maintain an AI Development Library.
• Write persuasive grant proposals and sponsor reports that support the organization's mission to rebuild the community.
• Increase fundraising results through events, partnerships, and strategic follow-up.
• Monitor fundraising progress to ensure alignment with annual budget goals.
• Review and enhance policies, internal controls, and development procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has direct oversight of the Development Coordinator position.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:

• Business or Management Degree required
• At least 5 years in nonprofit fundraising with a record of building successful, sustainable programs
• Strong ability to build donor relationships, mentor, coach, and ensure accountability
• Excellent management skills; able to motivate staff and volunteers
• Proven success in grant writing, reporting, and securing foundation and corporate funding
• Knowledgeable in strategic planning, donor development, stewardship, and reporting
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative team leader who drives initiatives
• Outstanding written, oral, and presentation skills for working with senior management, board, and staff
• Committed to RTH's mission

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google products.

• Experience with CRM software, e.g., Salesforce

COMPENSTION AND BENEFITS:

Commensurate with experience, but generally includes:

• $75,000-$85,000 annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance benefits
• 14 holidays annually
• Vacation of 3 weeks annually and 40 hours of additional PTO for sick and/or emergency leave

For more information please visit our website:  www.rebuildingtogetherhouston.org

Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:  RTHHumanResources@rebuildinghouston.org