Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer

Position Title: Family Giving & Community Engagement OfficerLocation: Chandler Prep/Archway, Chandler, AZReports To: Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign ManagerFLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time (eligible for benefits)Compensation Amount: $50,500-$60,500What does Great Hearts have to offer?We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Position Summary:The Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer serves as the lead fundraiser dedicated to the development of individual and corporate matching funding resources for their K-12 school community.This individual implements the donor cycle in accordance with the predetermined Annual Campaign Strategic Plan. They are responsible to meet on-going fundraising benchmarks around family participation, total new gifts, total renewal gifts, and financial goals associated with the most important campaign(s) at the academy – Community Investment and the Tax Credit Drive (AZ region specific).The Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer serves as the liaison between the parent community and the school, creating a space for the community to engage with the Academy in a meaningful way and in compliance with fundraising and gift acceptance policies. In direction from the Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager and in close coordination with the Regional Director of Philanthropy this position provides the following services:Strategic Development & Fundraising LeadershipLead the implementation and successful execution of the academy’s Strategic Development Plan in full alignment with all Great Hearts Academies fundraising policies, procedures, and gift acceptance policies.Meet defined fundraising goals and deliverables through disciplined planning, execution, and accountability.Serve as the academy’s primary fundraising leader and public-facing representative, advocating for the mission and fostering a strong culture of philanthropy.Campus & Community PartnershipCultivate and steward relationships with faculty, parents, administration, donors, and volunteers to strengthen engagement and community investment.Serve as the central liaison and fundraising partner to the Headmaster and Parent Service Organizations for all campus development activities.Meet weekly or bi-weekly with the Headmaster to ensure alignment of fundraising priorities, integration with parent engagement efforts, and compliance with board-approved network-wide policies.Major Gifts & Strategic InitiativesPartner with the assigned Major Gift Officer to support academy-based major gift initiatives, including:Capital campaignsDesignated giftsGrant opportunitiesLeadership Society initiativesConduct direct major gift solicitations when directed.Promote, secure, and manage Athletic sponsorships in collaboration with the Athletic Director and Major Gift Officer.Meetings & Cross-Functional CollaborationAttend weekly status meetings with the assigned Senior Family Giving Officer.Participate in monthly meetings with the Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager.Engage in quarterly Regional and America network-wide Development team meetings.Build trust and transparency through positive collaboration with fundraising colleagues to achieve collective goals as one unified team.Community Engagement & RepresentationRegularly attend and participate in constituent gatherings such as:Academy Advisory BoardsParent Service OrganizationsCommunity investment discussionsInform and engage the community around Community Investment, Tax Credit initiatives, and fundraising policy implementation.Serve as a communications liaison for school newsletters.Manage and post social media content related to fundraising and development initiatives.Act as a public speaker at key academy events to promote and represent the Culture of Philanthropy, including:Prospective family toursInformation nightsEnrollment meetingsCoffee talks with the HeadmasterCurriculum nightsMeet-the-Teacher eventsAthletic banquetsOther academy eventsOperational & Compliance ResponsibilitiesAlign work schedule with school activities, including before- and after-school events requiring in-person engagement.Oversee all philanthropic deposits and serve as liaison to the Development Data Specialist for accurate gift entry.Adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights in all fundraising practices.Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths:Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree required.Experience: Employment or volunteerism experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, marketing, communications, or other like relative employment.Special Skills:Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.Superior organization, communication, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Comfortable navigating multiple Development and Financial systems and online databases/CRM.Is resourceful, a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members at their academy and regional office and donor constituents.Creative problem-solving and creative thinking skills.Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.Strong and fearless Public Speaking and Cold Calling skills.Additional Requirements:Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.Travel required: May need to travel locally or across regions to meet with academy families and attend school activities and occasional annual conferences.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Hearts Academies