Director of Development

Director of Development

Reports to: Head of Schools

Location: Colbert Upper Campus

GENERAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Director of Development will manage and oversee the entire development team encompassing everything from the Impact and annual auction events to alumni relations, marketing, planned-giving, capital campaigns, and other community events.

Job Qualifications

• Christian Commitment:   This position shall model a life of personal commitment to Jesus Christ. He/she will agree to the Schools’ Statement of Faith and participate as an active member of a local, Bible-believing church.

• Vision:  This position will embrace the concept that God has a unique vision for NWCS.  They will understand that this is a God-given vision, is not static but dynamic as the school’s leadership teams implement and perpetually assess its progress.  As a leader they will communicate the casting of vision by seeing it clearly, showing it creatively and saying it constantly.

• Team Player:  This position must demonstrate a flexible mindset when working on responsibilities, duties, and group projects.  They shall demonstrate their leadership skills not from the top but as a team player who can serve effectively for another team leader.

• Regular attendance in a local evangelical church.

Job Responsibilities

Administrator

• Collaborate with the Head of Schools and Board of Regents to determine the strategic direction for fundraising and capital campaigns.

Team Leadership:

• Lead development team in all activities and create a culture of fun, gratitude, community, and recognition for staff and supporters alike.

Event Leadership/Oversite:

• Lead event team in current (Impact & Auction) and possible future fundraising events assisting with theme, venue, speakers, etc. to maximize revenues, control costs, and increase community connection.

Donor Relations/Community Engagement:

• Approaches NWCS families and supporters for sponsorships and donations to annual fundraising events, capital campaigns, and endowment donations.

• Cultivates new and develops current relationships with foundations (in conjunction with grant writer), companies, alumni, past parents, and other interested parties for funding of operations or other capital projects.

• Spearhead all personal phone calls for requests and to personally thank donors.

• Manages all correspondence regarding contributions with families, foundations, companies, and other interested individuals.

Data Management:

• Collaborates with database manager to make sure data is accurate and to track giving trends and opportunities.

• Reviews, updates, or creates policies related to all development functions including giving, designated & undesignated funds, records management, etc.

• Maintains membership in development/fundraising organizations and stays current on trends and issues through professional development.

Planned Giving:

• Oversee and grow the organization’s planned giving program by cultivating relationships with donors, promoting legacy giving opportunities, and coordinating with donors and professional advisors to facilitate gifts that support the organization’s long-term financial sustainability.

Campaign Management:

• Works with marketing to develop collaterals on giving opportunities at NWCS.

• Works with event team and Head of Schools on planning and coordinating major events throughout the year including Impact, the annual auction, Anniversary celebrations, and any future events or campaigns.

• Coordinates with the Crusader Club and Arts department on fundraising initiatives for sponsorships so that we coordinate financial asks without overburdening potential donors.

• Works with alumni relations staff to continue to grow alumni relationships, create connections between alumni, and foster a sense of community with alumni and the greater NWCS community.

• Works with marketing coordinator on all collaterals for event as well as annual business directory, and semi-annual magazine.

• Work with marketing coordinator on maintaining strong internet and social media presence to promote events and tell the NWCS story.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. (Master’s degree preferred or equivalent experience)

• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, event management, sales and marketing, or relationship management.

• Understanding of finance and accounting related to non-profits.

• Positive and encouraging personality who is excited to tell the story of NWCS. 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Proficiency in donor management software and fundraising technology.

• Innovative and creative personality who does not shy away from challenges and avoids drama.

   

BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE

• Salary Range: Based on credentials, graduate or post-graduate education and experience.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday – School Holidays, Closures and Breaks will be off.

• Eligible for Medical and Dental policies

• Tuition discount, vacation, and allotted personal sick leave.

• Professional development enrichment opportunities.

• Eligible to contribute annually up to a maximum of 1.5% of their gross salary for their retirement fund.