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Job description
Founding Director Of Development & Strategic Partnerships
Oikos Community Development Corporation is seeking a highly relational, entrepreneurial, mission-driven leader to help build a new model of affordable and supportive housing in Houston.
Oikos exists to develop beautiful, dignified, community-centered housing and wraparound services for individuals and families vulnerable to homelessness and housing instability. Our work sits at the intersection of affordable housing development, faith-rooted community transformation, philanthropy, design, and long-term neighborhood flourishing.
This is not a typical nonprofit role. We are looking for someone who can help build an organization from the ground up alongside visionary leadership during a critical season of growth.
The ideal candidate is strategic, highly organized, deeply relational, and energized by meaningful work that requires both creativity and execution.
The Founding Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships will work closely with Chris Seay and the leadership of Oikos to help expand fundraising capacity, cultivate major donors and foundations, strengthen organizational systems, coordinate strategic partnerships, and help shape the long-term growth of the organization.
This role will also support communications, campaigns, and selected operational initiatives connected to affordable housing development and community partnerships.
The position is ideal for someone who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and is excited about helping create something innovative, hopeful, and lasting.
Key Responsibilities
Development & Fundraising
Help cultivate relationships with major donors, family foundations, and philanthropic partners
Assist in planning and executing fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies
Coordinate donor meetings, tours, presentations, and follow-up communication
Research new funding opportunities and assist with grant and proposal development
Help steward long‑term donor relationships and partnerships
Strategic Partnerships & Communications
Assist in developing partnerships with churches, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, civic leaders, and community stakeholders
Help shape public‑facing storytelling, presentations, campaign materials, and organizational messaging
Coordinate communications and strategic initiatives connected to housing projects and community development efforts
Support branding, media, and digital communication efforts as the organization grows
Operations & Organizational Development
Help establish organizational systems, workflows, and operational structures
Assist with board communication and organizational coordination
Support project coordination across consultants, vendors, and external partners
Help prioritize and manage high‑level organizational initiatives
Qualifications
Strong relational and communication skills
High emotional intelligence and maturity
Exceptional organizational and follow‑through abilities
Ability to operate independently in fast‑moving environments
Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to help build systems from scratch
Passion for community development, affordable housing, nonprofit leadership, or mission‑driven work
Experience in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, communications, brand strategy, partnerships, marketing, or organizational development preferred
Ideal Characteristics
Strategic thinker
Trusted relationship-builder
Calm under pressure
Creative and solutions‑oriented
Strong writer and communicator
Mission‑driven without being performative
Comfortable working across nonprofit, civic, philanthropic, and faith‑based environments
Competitive salary based on experience, with significant opportunity for long‑term organizational growth and leadership.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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