Director of Development

Oakland Christian School


Type of Job Full-Time
Job Category Administration
Post Date January 31, 2025

Job Description

General Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and execute a comprehensive fundraising program including annual, capital and planned giving components. Develop annual communication strategy to support the fundraising programs.
  • Identify prospective donors for both annual and major gifts throughout the local community and beyond. Active and visible in local communities to build relationships and opportunities for support – local chambers, businesses, community events, etc.
  • Maintain relationships with a portfolio of major donors, cultivating them toward meaningful support of the school.
  • Coordinate with the Superintendent in the maintenance and cultivation of donor relationships.
  • Support the development and execution of alumni engagement strategies to promote involvement and eventual support of alma mater.
  • Maintain a visible presence in the school community by attending events in order to engage prospects and donors and build upon relationships.
  • Work with Oakland Christian School Board of Trustees and Advancement Committee Chairperson on development activities and strategic planning.  Attend/report at Advancement Committee meetings; report at Board meetings as requested.
  • Serve as liaison between OCS and the Lancer Foundation.
  • Work with the Lancer Foundation Board to communicate and advertise the formation of the Lancer Foundation 501©3 for donors to use as a vehicle for contributions.
  • Aid in the development of fundraising goals for the Lancer Foundation.
  • Attend bi-weekly senior administrative team meetings.
  • Develop and administer the annual budget for the development department.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Admissions and Communications teams to further advancement efforts.
  • Perform public speaking within the community on behalf of the school.
  • Assist with other duties, as assigned.

 Administration

  • Reports to the Superintendent.
  • Full time, Exempt
  • 12 month position

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of three years’ experience involving direct solicitation of prospects.
  • Experience managing a team of both professionals and volunteers.
  • Proven ability to secure support at various levels.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Independent, self-starter, leadership ability
  • Well organized and detail oriented with excellent multitasking abilities.
  • Strong technical aptitude; ability to quickly learn and navigate new systems.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage a wide variety of tasks in a dynamic setting.
  • Ability to procure and increase gifts from alumni and donors
  • Experience in marketing, public relations, and communications is desired.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, ability to recruit and work with volunteers, belief in a team approach to mission-driven goals.
  • Natural ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Ability to keep confidences and operate with highly sensitive information.
  • High degree of comfort with public speaking.
  • Values and deeply appreciates Christian education.
  • Exudes a positive attitude and love for OCS wherever he/she goes.
  • Has a growing and vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Demonstrates Biblical maturity and serves as a Christian role model.
  • Maintains active participation in a protestant evangelical church.

Education Requirements

Bachelors degree


Related Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K, with company match
  • Paid Time Off

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