Caldwell Zoo

Senior Director of Development

Tyler, Texas

Senior Director of Development

Caldwell Zoo

As a highly regarded and well-loved cultural attraction in Tyler, Texas, Caldwell Zoo is seeking a Senior Director of Development (Sr. DOD) to bring experience in fundraising practices to a brand-new development program. After decades of service, the leadership of The Caldwell Foundation has launched a deliberate transition plan to preserve its assets while setting the Zoo up for perpetual success. With the launch of Caldwell Zoo, Inc. in January 2025 as a public charity, the Sr. DOD will build a culture of philanthropy and capitalize on its upcoming 75th anniversary.

Reporting to the President & CEO of CZI, the Sr. DOD will grow the relatively new Development Program to broaden the zoo’s philanthropic support base, including the long-term planning and full implementation of the current upper-level giving membership program. In collaboration with marketing team members, the successful executive will implement fundraising programs such as annual giving, planned giving, sponsorships, grant writing, fundraising events, and capital campaigns.

Travis Hillier and Carlos González Peña are leading the search. For more information about the Caldwell Zoo, the Director of Development role, and the ideal candidate for this position, please review our Search Profile.

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Caldwell Zoo

Senior Director of Development

Tyler, Texas

Senior Director of Development

Caldwell Zoo

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Travis Hillier

Carlos González Peña