SpringSpirit
Senior Director - Development @ SpringSpirit | MBA in Organizational Management @ Eastern University
SpringSpirit Overview
SpringSpirit is a Houston-based, Christ-centered, nonprofit organization that is committed to creating opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Its mission is to provide safe pathways for youth to realize life opportunities using a holistic ‘Whole Child’ approach that incorporates sports, education and mentoring programs that are based on Christian principles. SpringSpirit accomplishes its mission through distinct, yet interconnected programs that are designed to help youth find their path in life, including:
Recreational and competitive sports programs to help participants develop physically while building healthy habits, and life skills,
Educational initiatives focusing on a range of support elements, including elementary school literacy, academic intervention, STEM, College and Career Guidance, and post-grad transition support,
Ministry content including devotionals, small groups and summer camp opportunities,
Development programs for parents, and
Mentoring events that provide opportunities for participants to meet with compassionate and caring mentors.
SpringSpirit currently serves approximately 2000 youth, ages 4-18, and their families at two first‑class sports facilities in the heart of the North Spring Branch community. More information can be found at https://www.springspirit.org/.
Position Overview The Development Manager – Major Gifts and Stewardship supports SpringSpirit’s fundraising goals by cultivating donors, managing events, and driving major gift strategies. Working closely with the other Development Manager and Development Coordinator, this role helps lead donor engagement, communication efforts, and data‑informed fundraising to grow support across individual, church, and corporate partners.
Position Responsibilities
Lead donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, including post‑event follow‑up and acknowledgments.
Work in tandem with the other Development Manager to maintain and manage a donor pipeline across giving levels, ensuring consistent movement from cultivation to solicitation to stewardship.
Co‑develop and oversee a donor communication strategy—newsletters, segmented updates, and campaigns—alongside the other Development Manager and in partnership with the Development Coordinator, who handles content execution.
Represent SpringSpirit at community, church, and partner events to grow awareness and relationships.
Organize and lead volunteer‑driven fundraising initiatives.
Train board members and ambassadors in donor engagement and support their outreach efforts.
Plan and execute SpringSpirit’s signature events, including the annual Breakfast for Champions, in collaboration with the other Development Manager and in coordination with the Development Coordinator.
Collaborate with the other Development Manager to develop and manage a comprehensive annual fundraising calendar aligned to individual, church, and corporate revenue goals.
Collaborate with team and volunteers to ensure seamless event logistics, reporting, and post‑event stewardship.
Track key event metrics and oversee follow‑up strategies to maximize donor retention and engagement.
Cultivate and steward major gift donors ($25,000+) with personalized strategies and outreach plans.
Identify and pursue new funding sources, including foundations and corporate partners.
Support the implementation and tracking of restricted gifts and designated donations in coordination with the finance team.
Work jointly with the other Development Manager to oversee donor segmentation strategy and ensure data accuracy within SpringSpirit’s CRM.
Collaborate with the Development Coordinator on data entry and reconciliation tasks, while generating key reports and dashboards to monitor giving trends, donor engagement, and renewals.
Coordinate recruitment, training, and management of fundraising volunteers in partnership with the Development Coordinator.
Identify and implement system improvements that enhance donor tracking, reporting, and stewardship processes.
Partner with the Development Coordinator to produce and distribute donor‑facing content across print, email, and social channels.
Organizational Relationships
Accountability: Senior Director of Development
Essential and Preferred Personal Attributes, Skills and Experience
5+ years of nonprofit development experience, including major gift solicitation
Proven success managing large‑scale fundraising events and donor programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM platforms
Spiritually grounded in the Christian tradition with alignment to SpringSpirit’s Faith Statement.
Servant leadership mindset and team‑first approach.
Compensation Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management
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Recreational and competitive sports programs to help participants develop physically while building healthy habits, and life skills,
Educational initiatives focusing on a range of support elements, including elementary school literacy, academic intervention, STEM, College and Career Guidance, and post-grad transition support,
Ministry content including devotionals, small groups and summer camp opportunities,
Development programs for parents, and
Mentoring events that provide opportunities for participants to meet with compassionate and caring mentors.
SpringSpirit currently serves approximately 2000 youth, ages 4-18, and their families at two first‑class sports facilities in the heart of the North Spring Branch community. More information can be found at https://www.springspirit.org/.
Position Overview The Development Manager – Major Gifts and Stewardship supports SpringSpirit’s fundraising goals by cultivating donors, managing events, and driving major gift strategies. Working closely with the other Development Manager and Development Coordinator, this role helps lead donor engagement, communication efforts, and data‑informed fundraising to grow support across individual, church, and corporate partners.
Position Responsibilities
Lead donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, including post‑event follow‑up and acknowledgments.
Work in tandem with the other Development Manager to maintain and manage a donor pipeline across giving levels, ensuring consistent movement from cultivation to solicitation to stewardship.
Co‑develop and oversee a donor communication strategy—newsletters, segmented updates, and campaigns—alongside the other Development Manager and in partnership with the Development Coordinator, who handles content execution.
Represent SpringSpirit at community, church, and partner events to grow awareness and relationships.
Organize and lead volunteer‑driven fundraising initiatives.
Train board members and ambassadors in donor engagement and support their outreach efforts.
Plan and execute SpringSpirit’s signature events, including the annual Breakfast for Champions, in collaboration with the other Development Manager and in coordination with the Development Coordinator.
Collaborate with the other Development Manager to develop and manage a comprehensive annual fundraising calendar aligned to individual, church, and corporate revenue goals.
Collaborate with team and volunteers to ensure seamless event logistics, reporting, and post‑event stewardship.
Track key event metrics and oversee follow‑up strategies to maximize donor retention and engagement.
Cultivate and steward major gift donors ($25,000+) with personalized strategies and outreach plans.
Identify and pursue new funding sources, including foundations and corporate partners.
Support the implementation and tracking of restricted gifts and designated donations in coordination with the finance team.
Work jointly with the other Development Manager to oversee donor segmentation strategy and ensure data accuracy within SpringSpirit’s CRM.
Collaborate with the Development Coordinator on data entry and reconciliation tasks, while generating key reports and dashboards to monitor giving trends, donor engagement, and renewals.
Coordinate recruitment, training, and management of fundraising volunteers in partnership with the Development Coordinator.
Identify and implement system improvements that enhance donor tracking, reporting, and stewardship processes.
Partner with the Development Coordinator to produce and distribute donor‑facing content across print, email, and social channels.
Organizational Relationships
Accountability: Senior Director of Development
Essential and Preferred Personal Attributes, Skills and Experience
5+ years of nonprofit development experience, including major gift solicitation
Proven success managing large‑scale fundraising events and donor programs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM platforms
Spiritually grounded in the Christian tradition with alignment to SpringSpirit’s Faith Statement.
Servant leadership mindset and team‑first approach.
Compensation Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management
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