Director of Development

The United Methodist Church
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • $20,000–$30,000 Per Year
20 days ago

Job Description

TCU Wesley Foundation

Fort Worth, Texas 76109

Part Time , Hybrid

TCU Wesley is searching for a Director of Development who narrates our story and inspires generosity in a diverse donor base that includes local church, parent, and alumni support. As Director of Development, you will also get to know the ministry and students of TCU Wesley, and you will develop and distribute content. This involves producing writing and campaign materials, grant applications, as well as creating and holding events that invite people, churches, and foundations into giving. You'll help build the case for support behind a future capital campaign. This role is perfect for someone with experience in nonprofits, fundraising, or donor stewardship and someone who is looking for minimal hours and flexible scheduling. Additionally, this job might be suited to someone with interest in fundraising/marketing who is looking to build a portfolio of work.

Reports to: Executive Director

Collaborates with: Board of Directors & Capital Campaign Task Force

Hours: On average 10 per week, remote or in-person

Pay: $20,000-$30,000 annually

Benefits: This job does not have health benefits, but you will have total flexibility with your schedule to set your own hours outside of shared meetings, on-site visits, and fundraising events.

Deliverables:

Monthly impact emails and bi-monthly newsletters

Email strategy and donor communications copy for annual campaigns, including North Texas Giving Day, year-end giving, and recurring-giving while incorporating segmented audiences

Direct mail campaign copy and coordination with designers and printers

Automated donor journeys / follow up to move individuals through a generosity pathway

Grant research, prospecting, and writing, plus reporting for funded grants

Donation platform support with compelling, high-conversion copy for online giving

Donor event support: invitations, run-of-show, follow-up, and thank-you communication

Capital campaign communications including landing pages/web-design, presentation material (digital/print)

Qualifications:

At least 2 years of experience in development/advancement

Strong nonprofit and donor centric writing samples: appeals, impact stories, and grant proposals

Experience and proficiency with software & technology including, but not limited to:

Microsoft Office programs / Google Suite

Email marketing software

CRMs, or equivalent donor databases

Canva

Donation platform

Web design

Ability to write and interact in a warm, faith-informed voice with donors of diverse backgrounds

Comfort managing your own schedule and deadlines (organizational skills, coordinating multiple tasks concurrently)

Preferred: higher-ed, campus ministry, or faith-based nonprofit experience.

How to apply: Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Review of applications will begin on 11/1/2026; positions will remain open until filled.

Organization: TCU Wesley Foundation

Contact: Sarah Walters

Phone: 8179245639

Closing Date: 11/01/2026

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Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Worth, TX
Salary$20,000–$30,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Campaignsunmatched
  • Content Delivery/Distributionunmatched
  • Content Developmentunmatched
  • Direct Mailunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • Fundraisingunmatched
  • Grant Writingunmatched
  • Health Planunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Newsletterunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Printersunmatched
  • Research Grantsunmatched
  • Sales Prospectingunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Stewardshipunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Web Designunmatched
  • Website Conversionunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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