Development Director

Responsibilities 

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive development plan focused on annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special events. 
• Setting and managing ambitious annual fundraising goals and tracking progress to adjust outreach efforts accordingly. 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with donors and prospects to secure gifts and sponsorships. 
• Providing leadership and direction to the fundraising, marketing, volunteer management staff and/or volunteers. 
• Acting as the primary contact person for external vendors supporting advancement efforts
• Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to identify fundraising priorities and develop strategies to meet them. 
• Overseeing the maintenance of accurate records to measure progress and effectiveness
• Leading fundraising campaigns tied to cultural focus points such as Back to School, Giving Tuesday, and Year-End Giving. 
• Overseeing developing and implementing a marketing strategy to raise the school's profile and promote its programs and services. 
• Overseeing developing and implementing a volunteer management strategy to engage volunteers in fundraising and other activities. 
• Keeping up-to-date records of current donor trends and opportunities. 
• Managing the budget and reporting on progress and requirements. 
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to fundraising and marketing. 
• Monitoring and reporting fundraising, marketing, and volunteer management activities and results to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders. 

Requirements 

• Involvement in a local Christian church 
• Experience with school-wide organizing and planning 
• Demonstrates administrative experience 
• Demonstrates educational leadership and vision 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Business, Communication, or a related field and/or at least 5 years experience in fundraising efforts across major gifts, mid-tier, and lower-tier donor segments. 
• Demonstrated track record of success in identifying, building, and nurturing relationships with donors, as well as experience in securing funds from private foundations and individual donors.
• Experience in executing capital campaigns and strategic funding initiatives requiring multi-year donor commitments. 
• Experience with and an understanding of a private Christian school. 
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations. 
• Competent and comfortable taking on a leadership role. 
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills. 
• Experience with Donor Software and spreadsheets. 
• Empathetic, sociable, charismatic, a problem solver and visionary, exhibit a servant's heart.
• Knowledge of the Christian faith and commitment to the mission of the school. 

How to apply