Director of School Development - Franklin

General Description

• Develop and lead organizational fundraising strategy and implementation plan to grow current annual and capital campaigns.
• Develops and administers the department budget to ensure expenses and revenue are within the budget.
• Establish systems, processes, and tools to maximize fundraising capacity including overseeing donor management database and working with data entry staff person.
• Expand and manage the Giving Societies including the creating of a planned giving program.
• Manage a portfolio of 25 major gift donors and prospects, developing and implementing tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans.
• Manage efforts to research and apply to foundations for grant awards for various programs as needed; manage all aspects of post-award grants including reporting requirements.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and provide regular reporting to Vice President for Advancement, Head of School and the Board of Directors.
• Develop print and digital marketing collateral related to fundraising in collaboration with the marketing department
• Lead and collaborate with staff on the management and planning of fundraising events and donor receptions.
• Coordinate fund raising special events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Fundraising and donor relations experience, preferably in a Christian school or nonprofit organization. Bachelor’s degree required. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Classical education background and familiarity with the Great Texts and dialectical education preferred. Familiarity with the Orthodox Church’s ethos, theology, and traditions, and commitment to support it. Excellent writing and communication skills. Excellent community builder and networker. Willingness to “roll up one’s sleeves” and do what is needed. Interest and experience in teaching or coaching K-12 students.

Reports To: Head of School

Salary Classification: Full-time, non-exempt, twelve months

Hours Per Week: 40

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health insurance paid by the school (family coverage at employee’s option and cost)
• Life insurance, long term and short term disability, paid by the school
• Access to Dental, Vision, 401K and Voluntary Group Life insurance plans

It is the policy of The Saint Constantine School (TSCS) to make all employment-related decisions for its employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. TSCS hires individuals who are committed to supporting the school’s beliefs, as expressed in the Religious Requirements for Employed Administrators, Faculty, and Staff of The Saint Constantine School. TSCS will employ only persons who are authorized to work in the United States. All new hires must abide by the TSCS Employee Handbook.