Halifax Christian Academy News and Updates

Development Director

Written by Communications | May 17, 2023 4:52:20 PM
Salary/Wages To be discussed.
Type: Full Time
Location: Halifax Christian Academy (Halifax)
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Business, Communication, or a related field 
Experience Required: At least 5 years experience in fundraising efforts across major gifts, mid-tier, and lower-tier donor segments. 
Closing Date: 2023-07-30 12:00PM
HCA seeks a highly motivated and experienced Director of Development to lead our fundraising, marketing, and volunteer management efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the school's mission and strategic goals. The Director of Development will work collaboratively with the Executive Director, Principal, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to achieve fundraising targets. 

Responsibilities 

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive development plan focused on annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special events. 
  • Setting and managing ambitious annual fundraising goals and tracking progress to adjust outreach efforts accordingly. 
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with donors and prospects to secure gifts and sponsorships. 
  • Providing leadership and direction to the fundraising, marketing, volunteer management staff and/or volunteers. 
  • Acting as the primary contact person for external vendors supporting advancement efforts
  • Working collaboratively with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders to identify fundraising priorities and develop strategies to meet them. 
  • Overseeing the maintenance of accurate records to measure progress and effectiveness
  • Leading fundraising campaigns tied to cultural focus points such as Back to School, Giving Tuesday, and Year-End Giving. 
  • Overseeing developing and implementing a marketing strategy to raise the school's profile and promote its programs and services. 
  • Overseeing developing and implementing a volunteer management strategy to engage volunteers in fundraising and other activities. 
  • Keeping up-to-date records of current donor trends and opportunities. 
  • Managing the budget and reporting on progress and requirements. 
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to fundraising and marketing. 
  • Monitoring and reporting fundraising, marketing, and volunteer management activities and results to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders. 

Requirements 

  • Involvement in a local Christian church 
  • Experience with school-wide organizing and planning 
  • Demonstrates administrative experience 
  • Demonstrates educational leadership and vision 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Business, Communication, or a related field and/or at least 5 years experience in fundraising efforts across major gifts, mid-tier, and lower-tier donor segments. 
  • Demonstrated track record of success in identifying, building, and nurturing relationships with donors, as well as experience in securing funds from private foundations and individual donors.
  • Experience in executing capital campaigns and strategic funding initiatives requiring multi-year donor commitments. 
  • Experience with and an understanding of a private Christian school. 
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations. 
  • Competent and comfortable taking on a leadership role. 
  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills. 
  • Experience with Donor Software and spreadsheets. 
  • Empathetic, sociable, charismatic, a problem solver and visionary, exhibit a servant's heart.
  • Knowledge of the Christian faith and commitment to the mission of the school. 

How to apply

Please send your resume, Statement of Current Knowledge of Independent Christian Education and a Pastoral Reference by Sunday, July 30, 2023 to: 

Dr. A. J. Penney, Executive Director 
 
Halifax Christian Academy
114 Downs Avenue, Halifax, NS, B3N 1Y6 

Phone: 902.475.1441 Fax: 902.475.1441 
Email: apenney@halifaxchristianacademy.ca
 

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.