Director of Advancement

*Director of Advancement Job Description and Responsibilities* This position serves as a full-time member of the senior administrative team of Annapolis Christian Academy and reports directly to the Head of School.
The Director of Advancement is responsible for executing a comprehensive plan that includes fundraising, constituent relationships, marketing and communications, events, and other similar activities.
*Spiritual Leadership:* The Director of Advancement/Development should exhibit the following: * Be a Christian with a strong Christian testimony and evidence of spiritual maturity.
* Be in agreement with the school’s statement of faith.
* Possess the qualities of Christian leadership and servanthood.
Although this individual will not function in a pastoral capacity, we desire them to aspire to the highest levels of character (1 Timothy 3:2-12; Titus 1:6-9; Matthew 20:26-27 and Mark 9:35).
* Personally model Christian maturity through a settled and deliberate giving practice.
* Serves as a spiritually mature role model by exhibiting the virtues of the fruit of the spirit.
* Demonstrates a submission to the vision, mission and policies of the school.
*Academic Requirements:* Education * Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master’s Degree preferred.
* Or a combination of education and experience sufficient to get the job done.
* Other * Experience in fund development with a proven track record of success in raising funds and experience working with budgets and clear financial expectations.
* Extensive organizational and people skills with experience in working independently.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
* Proficient with G Suite applications and donor database software *Professional Requirements:* * Create a positive culture of stewardship and cultivate/maintain donor relations.
* Enthusiasm for the school’s purpose and ability to share that excitement with others.
* Able to build relationships that can lead to financial support, particularly in the sensitive area of dealing with friends and family of the school.
* Desire to build a small and highly motivated volunteer team who can help meet the financial vision of the school.
*Fundraising:* * Work with the Head, Board, and Institutional Advancement committee in formulating annual goals to fund the precise vision expansion needs of the school.
* Develop and design a comprehensive annual plan to raise funds through individuals, corporations, businesses, and foundations.
* Prepare/complete annual calendar of fundraising activities/events.
* Report regularly to the Head of School and Institutional Advancement Committee.
* Maintain an existent donor management system.
This system should ensure timely acknowledgment of all donations and establish a system for identifying who should acknowledge gifts at various giving levels.
* Grow the school’s endowment fund.
* Expand the School Sponsorship Program by soliciting new business partnerships.
* Seek out, solicit, and prepare proposals for foundations and other grant-making organizations.
* Organize and manage project-based and capital improvement campaigns, as needed.
* Attend continuing education and advancement opportunities that involve school development.
* Plan and facilitate activities/occasions that will put administrators, trustees, and others in contact with present and prospective donors * Participate in local service and networking organizations in an attempt to build relationships with community members and businesses.
*Marketing & Communications:* * Provide leadership to monthly email and quarterly newsletters.
* Work with the communications director to get announcements out through Constant Contact.
* Provide leadership to pertinent social media strategy & website updates.
* Coordinate advertising with local media outlets.
*Events:* * Lead the school’s fundraising events throughout the year.
* Work with the Development Committee in the planning and execution of those events.
* Effectively manage volunteers to assist with events.
* Work within the budget and meet targeted fundraising goals.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Relocation assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Evenings as needed * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to Relocate: * Corpus Christi, TX 78411: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person