Senior Development Director

Focus: Major & Strategic Giving

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Status: Full-time, Exempt (40 hours/week)

Our Mission: The Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation develops and allocates

resources to the Round Rock Independent School District to enrich, enhance, and maximize the

quality of education for all students.

Position Overview

The Senior Development Director is a key leadership role responsible for driving the Foundation’s

long-term revenue growth through major gifts, legacy and planned giving, endowment growth,

large grants, and multi-year sponsorships. This position leads strategy and high-level fundraising

for the Gala, Golf Tournament, and other flagship campaigns, cultivating strong relationships with

top individual, corporate, and foundation partners.

Working closely with the Executive Director, the Senior Development Director creates and

implements a comprehensive development plan focused on sustainable, mission-aligned growth

that supports innovative programs across Round Rock ISD.

Primary Responsibilities

• Major & Strategic Giving

o Develop and implement a strategic plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward

major donors and large corporate partners.

o Manage high-capacity individual, corporate, and foundation prospects and donors.

o Lead legacy and planned giving efforts, including donor education, outreach, and

stewardship.

o Drive endowment growth strategies to support long-term financial sustainability.

• Grants & Institutional Funding

o Identify, prepare, submit, and manage large grant proposals to foundations,

corporations, and other funding entities in alignment with the Foundation’s strategic

priorities.

o Partner with the Round Rock ISD Grant Coordinator on large district and multi-year

grant opportunities.

o Track all grant activity and provide regular updates and reports to the Executive

Director and Board.

• Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

o Design and secure multi-year sponsorship packages and high-level underwriting

opportunities.

o Cultivate and steward corporate partners to deepen engagement and renewals.

o Collaborate with the Development Director and marketing support to ensure

fulfillment and recognition of sponsor benefits.

• Signature Events Leadership – Gala & Golf Tournament

o Serve as the fundraising lead for the annual Gala and Golf Tournament.

o Set and manage revenue goals for sponsorships, underwriting, major gifts, and large

auction items.

o Work closely with event chairs, board members, and volunteers to maximize

fundraising impact.

o Partner with the Development Director on guest experience, marketing, and

stewardship components.

• Planning, Reporting & Collaboration

• Co-create with the Executive Director a multi-year major giving and endowment plan with

clear goals and metrics.

• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the CRM and generate regular reports on

goals and progress.

• Represent the Foundation at key community events and meetings as requested by the

Executive Director.

• Collaborate with the Development Director to ensure alignment between major giving,

monthly and annual giving/communications strategies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; CFRE preferred.

• 7 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or related fields (major

gifts, planned giving, corporate partnerships, or large grants).

• Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure gifts and managing a robust donor

portfolio.

• Experience with grant writing and managing large grant awards.

• Strong relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency with CRM systems (For example: Better Unite, Network for Good, Salesforce,

etc.) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

• Ability to think strategically and creatively, work independently, and manage multiple high-

level priorities.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

• Ability to recruit, motivate, and partner with volunteers and board members.

• Comfortable representing the Foundation in front of donors, district leadership, and

community groups.

Essential Functions / Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work at a computer.

• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 30 pounds (for events such as the Gala and

Golf Tournament).

• Ability to travel locally to meetings, campuses, and event venues.

Work Conditions

• Primarily in-person office environment (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 226-day work calendar).

• Requires some evening and weekend work for events (Gala, Golf Tournament, School

Supplies initiative, and other major donor activities).

• Flex time available in response to approved evening/weekend responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Based on experience ($85,000 )

• Medical: Annual stipend ~$5,616 toward health/dental insurance (pro-rated monthly).

• Retirement: Simple IRA (currently 3% match).

• Generous PTO based on the Round Rock ISD Administration Calendar published annually

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

• Completion of federal Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) with acceptable

documentation proving identity and authorization to work in the U.S.

• Submission of three (3) job references