Director of Advancement needed in sunny Tucson, Arizona

Kathy Elliott

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy

Tucson, AZ

"The mission of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is to teach our students to become like Christ through a classical Christian education within a covenantal community."

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for leading all advancement efforts at the school, including establishing a growth strategy for fund development, marketing and communications, and admissions. Responsible for improving all aspects of fundraising with particular emphasis on building a thriving culture of philanthropy within the PRCA board, parent, faculty, and staff constituencies, while at the same time expanding and nurturing the top end of the donor base. Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of the marketing plan and clear, mission centric communication throughout the school community. Also responsible to coordinate with the Director of Enrollment to recruit students and families that align with PRCA’s mission statement. Each aspect of advancement - fund development, admissions, and communications - has a team that includes a coordinator level position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee high functioning teams in fund development, marketing and communications, and admissions.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet fundraising goals and admissions goals.
• Identify, prioritize, develop, and solicit major donor relationships.
• Manage relationships with prospective and existing donors in all aspects of the gift cycle, including identifying and initiating contact with potential donors; making solicitations when appropriate; and maintaining stewardship contacts with donors.
• Delegates and oversees the creation of fundraising, communications, and marketing materials including, but not limited to, letters, emails, newsletters, proposals, videos, and presentations.
• Oversee staff responsible for data entry and gift processing.
• Work closely with Blackbaud database administrator to ensure accuracy of database records and gift reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or nonprofit leadership
• Five years fundraising experience or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in communications and admissions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Public relations, prospecting, business development, and negotiation skills
• Ability to interact not only at the executive level but also with all levels of constituents
• Outstanding work ethic. Self-directed, motivated, and a life-long learner
• Proven experience managing a team
• Ability to work independently and prioritize
• Strong organizational skills
• Personal faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to the mission of Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
• Preferred experience with Christian school or faith-based ministry development and advancement

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