| Organizational Background The Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) is a comprehensive faith-based mental health resource dedicated to transforming lives and restoring hope through education, training, clinical services, and research. An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in 2012, the HHCI is located on St. Martin’s campus in Houston’s Galleria area. The HHCI presently employees 18 staff who are led by CEO Matthew S. Stanford, PhD. Our $3 million annual budget is funded entirely through the generous contributions of individuals and charitable foundations. Because we are growing, our funding needs have grown also, this position helps ensure that we have the professional bandwidth and experience needed to meet the needs of our thriving organization. Reporting Relationship The Senior Development Director, Major Gifts reports to the CEO on budgeting, development, the major gifts program, and implementation of systems for reporting, measurement, and supporting revenue generation. Roles and Responsibilities - Lead the HHCI’s annual fundraising program, developing strategy and work plans, managing the program and ensuring that goals are met, and playing an active role in developing and stewarding donor relationships.
- Plan and lead the implementation of a diversified fundraising plan built on individual giving, major gifts, foundation solicitations, special events, and other activities.
- Develop and manage a major gifts portfolio of high-capacity, high-profile donors.
- Help our major gifts donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a relationship with our organization.
- Make direct, face-to-face solicitations, and assist the board and other staff with their solicitation (e.g. provide portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and help with donor communications).
- Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
- Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database.
- Provide day-to-day leadership for all development activities, including the supervision of staff and volunteers. Assume responsibility for creating, implementing, and updating development policies and procedures.
- Provide the CEO, Board of Directors, Development and Finance Committees with regular reports on fundraising progress.
- Remain apprised of issues and trends in the development field, as well as best practices, employing new ideas as appropriate for the HHCI.
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