Development Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Grace Christian School

Job Description

Development Officer

Reports to: Head of School

Classification: Exempt

Purpose

This position supports the school’s leadership by cultivating a culture of generosity and expanding relationships with families, grandparents, alumni, churches, businesses, and other friends of GCS with the purpose of increasing donor giving. This individual must be spiritually mature and will reflect the purpose of the school, which is to honor Christ at all times and grow the mission of Grace Christian School.

Candidate Profile

Spiritually

The candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect:

• Acceptance without reservation of Grace Christian School’s statement of faith.
• A strong, clear Christian testimony.
• A mature, godly spirit.
• A person of faith and prayer.
• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by prayer life, Bible study and spiritual outreach to others. 
• Actively participate in a Bible-believing church.
• Have a conviction that God has called her/him to Christian school ministry.
• Follow the Matthew 18 Principle in dealing with conflict.
• Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, and good taste consistent with school policy.

Professionally

The candidate shall:

• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Be computer literate
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail in project assignments.
• Possess disciplined time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have integrity in dealing with confidential information and understand the importance of discernment and direction in the operation of the school.
• Have the gift of being flexible and supportive of job assignments.
• Be highly self-motivated.
• Possess the customer service and public relations skills necessary to welcome the general public.
• Have the ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Possess humility and a willingness to be a team player.
• Ability to treat others with courtesy, patience, friendliness, dignity, respect, and a good sense of humor.
• Respectfully submit to constituted authority.
• Maintain any appropriate certifications as directed by the superintendent/principal.

Personally

The candidate’s life shall reflect:

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity.
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness to needs.
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel.
• Education level – high school diploma minimum

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors as vital members of the GCS community. This relational fundraising philosophy is aligned with our core values and commitments as a school community. 
• Steward the Annual Fund Program to connect donors to support the growth and financial sustainability of Grace Christian School. 
  • Design and execute the annual fund calendar of events, programs, and communications. 
  • Manage the SGO Initiative
• Manage the Communication Calendar focused on development and opportunities to support GCS. 
• Manage the Donor Database to ensure consistent communication, acknowledgment of gifts, and donor records. 
• Participate in local community events and networks (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, Associations, Networks) as a representative of Grace Christian School.
• Support the Head of School with fundraising efforts that include campaigns, major gifts, and storytelling.
• Other duties and responsibilities as coordinated with the Head of School.

Additional Notes: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.