Director of Development

ppfigureimg srchttpsimagesteamtailorcdncomimagessteamtailorproductiongallerypicturevimageuploadsdeabcccabdecoriginalpng altScreenshot at PMpngfigurehrpstrongPosition TitlestrongDirector of DevelopmentppstrongLocation strongLouisville KYstrongbrstrongppstrongDepartment strongDevelopmentppstrongFLSA Designation strongExempt FulltimeppstrongReports To strongHead of SchoolppstrongDate CreatedRevised strongbrphrpstrongGENERAL DESCRIPTIONstrongbrppppThe Director of Development plays a crucial role in fundraising and cultivating relationships to support the mission and goals of Portland Christian School Directs fundraising strategies campaigns capital development initiatives and operations to support the overall organizational development and revenue objectives Implements donor stewardship programs to identify develop retain and nurture a portfolio of individual and institutional donors Works to develop potential corporate or governmental partnerships and grant funding opportunities Creates collaborative coordination between staff and internal stakeholders to plan events and communications to increase donor engagement Implements and leverages technology to manage and monitor donor information and produce datadriven measurement and reporting of the progress of fundraising goalsphrpstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESstrongbrppstrongFundraising Strategy and ExecutionstrongpulliDevelop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the financial needs and growth of the schoolliliCreate and manage annual giving campaigns major gift solicitations and planned giving programsliliIdentify and pursue grant opportunities from foundations and other sourcesliliCultivate relationships with donors alumni parents and community members to secure financial support for the schoolliliCooperate with the Board of Directors in implementing all policies procedures and directives governing the operation of the schoolliuldivbrdivpstrongDonor Cultivation and StewardshipstrongpulliBuild and maintain positive relationships with donors and potential donors ensuring excellent stewardship of their contributionsliliConduct research to identify new potential donors and develop strategies for donor cultivationliliPlan and execute events to engage donors and showcase the impact of their contributionsliliDevelop and implement a donor recognition program to acknowledge and appreciate the generosity of supportersliuldivbrdivpstrongMarketing and CommunicationsstrongpulliCollaborate with the MARCOM team to create and execute effective communication strategies for fundraising effortsliliDevelop compelling marketing materials including brochures newsletters and fundraising appeals to promote the schools mission and fundraising goalsliliUtilize various communication channels such as social media email campaigns and website content to engage and inform potential donors and the community about the schools fundraising initiativesliliPromote the schools mission and vision to the school families school friendsdonors and the public in generalliuldivbrdivpstrongRelationship BuildingstrongpulliCultivate and maintain relationships with alumni parents and other stakeholders to enhance their engagement and support for the schoolliliServe as a liaison between the school and external community organizations faithbased groups and business partners to develop partnerships and collaborationsliliRepresent the school at community events conferences and networking gatherings to promote awareness and donor involvementliliRecognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner liliCollaborate with the schools leadership team including the President Board of Directors and other administrators to align fundraising strategies with the overall goals and initiatives of the schoolliliProvide guidance supervision and mentorship to development staff and volunteers fostering a positive and productive team environmentliuldivbrdivpstrongBudgeting and ReportingstrongpulliDevelop and manage the departmental budget ensuring responsible allocation of funds for fundraising activitiesliliPrepare regular reports on fundraising progress analyzing data and identifying areas for improvementliliCollaborate with the finance team to accurately track and account for all donations received and maintain donor recordsliliProvides reports to the Head of School and Board of DirectorsliuldivbrdivpstrongProfessional Development and Community EngagementstrongpulliVisit exemplary programs in other Christian schools attend conferences workshops and appropriate professional meetingsliliUtilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growthliliSupport the broader program of the school by attending extracurricular activities when possibleliulhrpstrongPORTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS STATEMENT OF FAITHstrongpppp We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible authoritative inerrant Word of God strong(II Timothy II Peter )strongpp We believe there is one God eternally existent in three persons Father Son and Holy Spirit strong(Genesis Matthew John )strongpp We believe in the deity of Christ strong(John )strong His virgin birth strong(Isaiah Matthew Luke )strong His sinless life strong(Hebrews Hebrews )strong His miracles strong(John )strong His vicarious and atoning death strong(I Corinthians Ephesians Hebrews )strong His resurrection strong(John I Corinthians )strong His ascension to the right hand of the Father strong(Mark )strong His personal return in power and glory strong(Acts Revelation )strongpp We believe that all people sin and can be saved only by Gods grace through faith in Christ crucified and raised from the dead strong(Romans Ephesians I Corinthians )strong that such are justified freely through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus strong(Romans Ephesians )strong that unless one is born again of water and the Spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God strong(John )strong that repentance is an essential part of true faith strong(Mark Luke Acts )strong that the outward way of demonstrating ones inward faith and repentance and the union with Christ that results is through immersion in water strong(Matthew Acts Romans )strongpp We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost they that are saved unto the resurrection of lifeand they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation strong(John )strongpp We believe God created the sacrament of marriage to be the union of one man and one woman and is a reflection of Christs relationship to his church strong(Ephesians )strongpp We believe that God wonderfully created each person as distinctly male or female These two distinct complimentary genders together reflect the image and nature of God strong(Genesis )strongpp We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ strong(Romans I Corinthians Galatians )strongpp We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life strong(Romans I Corinthians I Corinthians Ephesians Ephesians )strongpp We believe that Christians top priorities are the Great Commandment and the Great Commission that we should seek for ourselves and our students that we love the Lord with all our being and love our neighbor asourselves and seek to make disciples of the Lord Jesus in all the world strong(Matthew Matthew )strong pololhstrongemFinal Authority for Matters of Belief and ConductemstronghpemThis Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs The Bible itself as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth morality and the proper conduct of mankind is the sole and final source of all that we believe For purposes of Portland Christian Schools faith doctrine practice policy and discipline our Board of Directors is the final interpretive authority on the Bibles applicationemphrpstrongQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSstrongbrpulliAssociate degree in Business Communication Marketing or related fieldliliFive () years of administrative office experience requiredliliThree () years of fundraising donations coordination and development activities experience preferredliliTwo () years of marketing coordination experience preferred including social media creation coordination and publishingliliProficient in fundraising donor management and related activitiesliliAbility to interface effectively with diverse personalities and positions internal and externalliliEnergetic selfstarter and peopleorientedliliPositive ambassadorliliAbility to maintain strict confidentialityliliWorks well under pressure and with sense of urgencyliliHighly proficient in Microsoft Outlook Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint and online related products programs and software solutionsliliExperience with donor database systems internet and related programsliulhr