LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - Director of Development

Location 1717 S Union Ave,Tacoma, WA, 98405-1997,United States Base Pay $80,172.00 - $85,000.00 / Year Employee Type FT Exempt Contact information Name HR Team Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Title: Director of Development Staff Level Administrative Classification Non-exempt/Exempt (dependent on rate of pay) Status Full time, 12-month Overall Responsibilities The Director of Development will support the mission of LCA by building new relationships and nurturing existing relationships with donors and families of LCA. This role will present opportunities to stakeholders to partner with LCA to advance the LCA mission. The position must exemplify spiritual integrity and strong leadership, and be an outstanding role model for the staff, parents, students, and the community at large. Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with donors, keeping them abreast of the needs of the school and impact of donations Lead annual fundraising events and initiatives including DREAMS Auction and golf tournament Organize internal family events such as mother/son, father/daughter, Senior breakfast, Veterans' Day, Back to School BBQ Provide and present monthly reports to the Head of School and the LCA Advisory Board (as requested) Develop and implement strategies for promoting LCA, its personnel, and students within the school and greater community Serve as school’s liaison with community organizations Collaborate with Advancement Team to develop strategic plan for marketing, advertising, publication, and communication Create and administer an effective volunteer engagement program Create sponsorship revenue via business relationships to promote partnerships between sponsoring businesses and LCA Solicit annual fund corporate sponsors in coordination with the Director of Donor Relations Coordinate invitational events to educate and engage the donor community in the work of LCA Communicate about and coordinate events with the LCA alumni community Create a donor recognition system to honor donors and endear LCA to its donors Collaborate on the placement of advertisements in local and national publications Collaborate with directors to create annual marketing and advertising campaign Draft annual budget proposal and manage approved budget Work with Life Support Communications Team to ensure visibility and flow of information for LCA events within this role’s purview Oversee and assist with the monthly eView publication (in liaison with Communications Assistant) Establish and maintain a healthy atmosphere of donor relations in collaboration with the Director of Donor Relations Non-voting member of the Life Christian Foundation Board Other reasonable duties as assigned AcommitmenttoJesusChristandthephilosophyofChristian Education Ability to work independently and with a team Adhere to ethical fundraising principles and guidelines Exceptional written and oral communication skills A willingness to stay current with development trends Strong Microsoft Suite Proficiency or the ability to become proficient in specific LCA technology platforms including FACTS, Canva, etc. Certifications and Licensure First Aid/CPR a plus but not required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required, degree in marketing or business preferred 1-3 years relevant experience preferred Cultural Attributes Required Passionate Personal Relationship with Jesus Biblical Ethics & Integrity Role Competent Stewardship Teamwork Minded Adapti-Positive Mission Focused Self-Developer Helpful Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; crouch; stoop; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Safely handle typical chemicals used to clean and sanitize in a commercial setting. Travel Travel to and from the worksite. Occasionally attend offsite training or conference. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Hours Work hours are 40 hours per week (may occasionally require weekend and evenings). Monday – Friday during window of 8:00am – 4:30pm. Full Time: Paid holidays, vacation, personal day, sick leave, health insurance, life/ad&d/long term disability, and 403b match opportunity all in accordance with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies, Practices, and Procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future