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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Development Officer is a full-time executive position reporting to the Executive Director, leading all fundraising and communications efforts for 6 Stones Mission Network. This role develops and executes annual fundraising plans, manages a portfolio of current and prospective philanthropic donors, leads development and communications teams, grows foundation and grant relationships, coaches staff in fundraising, and represents 6 Stones in the community while achieving fundraising goals.

We're looking for someone with proven fundraising leadership experience, strong donor relationship and major gift expertise, team leadership and development skills, and passion for resource development advancing community transformation.

WHAT YOU'LL DOStrategic Fundraising Leadership:

• Work with Executive Director and Resource Development Committee to develop and execute annual fundraising plan for programs and the general fund
• Develop quantitative fundraising objectives, specific strategies, and operating budget for plan implementation
• Meet or exceed personal fundraising goals determined annually and evaluated regularly

Donor Cultivation & Portfolio Management:

• Carry portfolio of prospective philanthropic donors with focus on securing financial donations
• Cultivate relationships with individuals, businesses, churches, foundations, and nonprofits to support local programs

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, coach, and manage development and communications teams (2 direct reports)
• Supervise, motivate, and regularly evaluate reporting staff members
• Coach and assist other staff and key volunteers in fundraising efforts

Communications & Marketing:

• Lead and manage development and execution of annual communication plan by Marketing Coordinator
• Oversee social media, email marketing, advertising, community partnership advertising, and various media streams

Grant & Foundation Development:

• Lead and manage the Grants Coordinator
• Continue and grow foundation and grant work across organization in partnership with development team

External Representation & Collaboration:

• Regularly represent 6 Stones in community via committee representation, Chamber attendance, public presentations
• Coordinate projects within timelines with attention to team development, correspondence, and updates
• Perform collaborative planning and decision-making with staff, ministry teams, volunteers, and stakeholders

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Fundraising leadership – proven experience developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies
• Major gift expertise – cultivates donor relationships, manages prospect portfolio, secures significant gifts
• Strategic planning – develops annual fundraising plans with quantitative objectives and strategies
• Team developer – leads, coaches, and manages development and communications staff; builds high-performing teams
• Grant proficiency – grows foundation and grant work; partners with development team
• Communications oversight – leads annual communication plan execution including social media, email, advertising
• Relationship builder – represents organization externally, engages community, builds partnerships
• Results-driven – meets or exceeds personal fundraising goals; achieves measurable outcomes

ABOUT 6 STONES MISSION NETWORK

6 Stones is a faith-based nonprofit focused on community transformation through three pathways: RESCUE (meeting immediate needs), RECOVERY (walking alongside), and RESTORATION (sustainable independence). We operate multiple programs, including Liga HEB soccer, Momentum and Momentum Generations mentoring, New Hope Center food assistance, Community Powered Revitalization home restoration, Operation Back to School backpack drive, and Night of Hope toy drive.

Our Core Values:

• Compassionate – We approach every neighbor with deep care and recognize each person's dignity.
• Honoring – We see the best in others and maintain dignity in all relationships.
• Relational – We prioritize authentic connections, knowing transformation happens through relationships.
• Integrity – We are consistent in word and deed, building trust through authenticity.
• Servant-hearted – We lead with humility, putting others' needs first with genuine joy.
• Transformational – We empower lasting change through Rescue, Recovery, and Restoration pathways.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.