AFP TX Coastal Bend Job Center

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

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Please submit your résumé, a cover letter outlining your experience in strategic scaling and fund development, and three professional references to: emily@coastalbendcasa.org.

Note: References will not be contacted without prior candidate notification.

Salary Range: $100,000-$111,000+

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ABOUT CASA OF THE COASTAL BEND

CASA volunteers have spoken up for the best interests of children in foster care, ensuring they are seen, heard, and supported throughout their child welfare journey. CASA of the Coastal Bend trains, equips, and mentors volunteers who provide critical advocacy to courts, attorneys, and child-serving partners — shaping outcomes and creating brighter futures.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

CASA of the Coastal Bend is seeking a visionary and growth oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to architect the future of advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Nueces and Aransas counties. The CEO leads with purpose, serving as the primary strategist and external face of the organization, partnering with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders so every child has a powerful voice in court and the opportunity to thrive in a safe, permanent home.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong nonprofit leadership experience, a commitment to mission-centered stewardship, and a passion for strengthening communities through advocacy and collaboration, we invite you to apply. The ideal candidate will bring experience leading organizational growth by advancing sustainable revenue strategies, including diversified and philanthropic funding, strategically growing volunteer capacity to serve 100% of children in need, and strengthening partnerships that expand impact.

The Chief Executive Officer will be a dynamic executive leader who builds trust, drives organizational performance, and advances the mission through strong financial stewardship, strategic partnerships, and scalable volunteer engagement. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing operations, and ensuring the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree or greater from an accredited institution in a related field (e.g., social work, public administration, nonprofit management, business administration, psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, law, human services, or communications) combined with relevant experience
• Minimum three years of management experience with emphasis on fiscal policies, grant management, and fund accounting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals, families, children, and volunteers from all backgrounds
• Strong skills in financial management, strategic planning, resource development, and organizational leadership
• Technological proficiency in databases, Microsoft products, financial management tools, and presentation software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster respectful relationships with community partners and stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively with volunteer boards and committees
• Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate budgets
• Ability to lead, manage, and develop people
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, plan, and implement initiatives that further organizational goals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The strongest applicants will bring the following:

• Minimum five years of executive management experience with a heavy emphasis on strategic planning, major gift solicitation, and diversified revenue generation.
• Proven success in closing major gifts ($10,000+) and developing corporate or foundation partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to scale volunteer programs and recruitment pipelines to meet growing community demand.
• Strong skills in financial architecture and stewardship, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term sustainability planning; leveraging data for strategic decision-making; and organizational leadership.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteer boards to transition from operational to strategic governance.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and implement high-level initiatives that strive to achieve 100% service coverage for children in need.

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FUND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Salary Range: $45,000- $50,000 Annually

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The Development Manager (DM) plays a vital role in advancing the mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by leveraging strong communication skills and strategic development expertise to cultivate sustainable funding. This position collaborates closely with the CEO and other leadership staff to coordinate key fundraising initiatives, including the Annual Giving Campaign, CASA Superhero 5K, Day of Giving and other fundraisers adopted by the CASA Board of Directors.

In alignment with CASA’s Three-Year Strategic Plan, the DM is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting capital and planned gifts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about CASA’s mission, uphold organizational policies and procedures, and serve as a dynamic ambassador within the community.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

 Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, individuals, foundations, and corporations.
 Handle donor communications, acknowledgments, and ensure they feel appreciated and engaged.
 Keep donor records accurate and secure using the donor database Bloomarang.
 Help plan and run fundraising events and donor recognition activities already in place.
 Seek sponsorship and act as CASA’s representative at external fundraising events.
 Set performance goals, track progress and provide a monthly report to improve CASA’s fundraising
program.
 Train and support Board members and volunteers to be effective fundraisers.
 Develop creative and diverse fundraising strategies to meet financial goals.
 Represent the organization in public forums, coalitions, and policy discussions, build strategic
partnerships with community leaders, government agencies, and other nonprofits

Digital Content Management - Fundraising
 Maintain and update the organization’s fundraising and donor recognition on the CASA website using
WordPress, ensuring content is current, accessible, and aligned with CASA’s mission.
 Develop and schedule engaging content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) to
promote fundraising events.
 Design compelling graphics for social media, email campaigns, flyers, and event materials using the
database as well as Canva and Photoshop.
 Create promotional materials for fundraisers, the CASA Superhero 5K, Annual Campaign and Day of
Giving and any other fundraisers adopted by the CASA Board of Directors.
 Capture photos and videos at events for use in future promotions.
 Create recap posts and highlight reels to showcase community engagement.

Experience
 Comfortable managing multiple projects and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
 Strong team player with collaborative spirit
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including:
Drafting compelling stories, proposals, and press releases.
Delivering presentations to varied audiences
 Exceptionally organized and self-motivated problem solver.
 Train and support Board members and volunteers to be effective fundraisers.
 Charismatic and confident, with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal finesse.
 Resilient under pressure, maintaining professionalism and humor
 Diplomatic and persistent in motivating volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
 Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
 Certified Fund-Raising Executive.
 Knowledge of the philanthropic community in the Corpus Christi area.
 Mathematical skills necessary for preparing budgets, analyzing financial reports, projecting revenues
and expenses and reviewing grant reports.
 Experience working with Board committees and volunteers.
This is a Full Time Exempt position requiring flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed for
meetings, events, or projects. Benefits are provided as follows: health insurance, retirement at 3 years vested,
paid holidays and paid leave.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000  

ABOUT SU CASA DE ESPERANZA

Su Casa De Esperanza is a house of hope for families living in Texas’ lower Rio Grande Valley. We are wedged between dynamic communities and flourishing farmland, but there are pockets of extreme poverty. Our focus is on two of these impoverished areas: Las Milpas in Pharr, Texas, and Progreso, Texas, on the Texas/Mexico border.

The place where children are born can affect their chances for a strong start in life. Babies need good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences to foster their healthy brain development and help them realize their full potential.

Our centers in south Pharr and Progreso serve 633 participants. Staff equip and support families even before a new baby enters the world, and then, provide early childhood education services to the entire family.

Through the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, churches and foundations, we are able to offer services at no cost to our families.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Executive Director embraces the vision of Su Casa De Esperanza; leads the day-to-day operations of the two centers; supports the Board with regard to Su Casa’s direction and organizational priorities, provides effective supervision while coaching and mentoring the staff; secures funding for priority initiatives; serves as an active and visible liaison to the community; and collaborates with community partners to ensure that Su Casa continues to provide early learning experiences and support services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in partnership with families now and in the future.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chair of the Board and other members of the Board, the Executive Director will manage a dedicated staff of nine (9) and will work to ensure Su Casa De Esperanza remains fiscally sound. Additionally, the Executive Director will oversee program effectiveness, and will work in partnership with a team of board, staff, and community partners to ensure every child will have good health, strong family support, and positive early learning experiences to reach their full potential.

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SENIOR GRANTS MANAGER

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Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 (salary based on experience level).

ABOUT THE TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT

The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is a community lawyering organization boldly serving the movement for equality and justice in and out of the courts, seeking to advance a vision of a Texas where all communities can thrive with dignity and justice, without fear. For more than thirty-five years, the Texas Civil Rights Project has been a committed partner to community organizers, families, and advocacy groups statewide. Whether through litigation or legal advocacy, the attorneys and advocates at TCRP work to dismantle mass incarceration, fight discrimination in voting and civic participation, and right injustices occurring at the Texas border, all under a race equity lens. TCRP’s lawyers work with coalitions of community-based organizations to identify injustices facing Texas communities and develop systemic solutions using litigation and other legal advocacy tools. For additional highlights about TCRP’s work and to learn more about TCRP, visit www.txcivilrights.org. 

TCRP comprises three regional offices across Texas, with over 50 employees and an annual budget exceeding $7 million. TCRP operates under a hybrid work policy, allowing full remote work from anywhere in Texas and requiring travel and in-person attendance for specified work activities. The in-person activities are typically based out of any of TCRP’s locations: Alamo (in the Rio Grande Valley), Austin, Houston, and. Exceptions to required in-person activities can be made on a case-by-case basis.

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Grants Manager secures grant funds supporting general operations, restricted projects, collaborative fundraising efforts, multiple entities, and other agency initiatives. This role also helps set the direction for TCRP’s grants work, including which funding opportunities to pursue and how the organization builds and maintains relationships with funders. 

Specifically, the Senior Grants Manager creates grant applications and reports by coordinating multiple departments within TCRP, including Development, Finance, and program teams. The Senior Grants Manager also oversees the Grants Manager, their grant portfolio, and grants prospecting efforts. The Senior Grants Manager is a key member of TCRP’s Development team and reports directly to TCRP’s Director of Strategic Partnerships & Development.