I Care San Antonio | San Antonio, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt | Reports To: Executive Director | In-Person Role
Better Vision. Better Life.
Join a mission-driven organization committed to restoring sight, dignity, and hope to San Antonians in need. I Care San Antonio is a faith-based nonprofit providing essential eye care to underserved individuals and families, powered by a compassionate team and 40+ volunteer eye care professionals.
We’re looking for a Director of Development—a strategic, relationship-focused professional—to lead and grow our fundraising efforts. In this role, you will drive all aspects of development, including major gifts, donor cultivation, annual giving, event planning, and oversight of grant writing. While this is currently a one-person development team, you'll work closely with our Executive Director to shape and implement strategies that support the organization's growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute annual and major gift strategies.
Donor Engagement: Build lasting relationships with donors, ensuring thoughtful communication and stewardship.
Event Management: Plan and execute fundraising events, managing logistics, vendors, and volunteers.
Grants Oversight: Supervise a contracted grant writer, supporting the grants process from research to reporting.
Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate donor records, use donor management systems, and provide insights to leadership.
What We’re Looking For:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in fundraising, sales, or marketing preferred.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication
Donor relationship management
Event planning expertise
Proficiency with fundraising software
Strong organization and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000
Benefits Include:
Health insurance
Onsite vision care
Dental supplement
Generous PTO (including a full week off at Christmas)
Paid holidays
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan (3-year vesting)
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Megan Burkes at mburkes@icarevision.org.