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