Job Description

School: Classical Academy, The

Job Title: Director of Development and Staff Appreciation

Category: Full-time

Classification: Development/Fundraising, Administrator/School Leadership, Operations/Business Office/Administrative

Work Year: 2010-2011

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelors / Masters Degree in the field of education or business / management equivalent are preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION:   GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
• Primary responsibility is to assist the President of The Classical Academy (TCA) in developing financial partnerships with individuals, corporations, and foundations who share our passion and commitment not only to the quality education of TCA’s students, but also, to the support and development of TCA’s staff.
• Charged with raising gifts and involving key personnel in the regular contact with prospects.
• Strategically plans and implements initiatives that will advance perspective donors relationships with The Classical Academy.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the President.

SCOPE OF INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
Wide range of people (parents, staff, students, corporations, school districts, foundations, and advertising/news media)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in an office setting and off campus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
• Occasional lifting of boxes 15 lbs or less.
• Moving light materials around the school (Chairs, tables, etc.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:   
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by incumbents in various locations. The Classical Academy reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
• Develops and maintains data bases of individual donors, corporate donors, and foundations.
• Develops a list of prospects through surveys and historical events.
• Identify and train key players in the development philosophy.
• Builds a "personalized" development program which moves prospective donors along a path that will produce a financial return for TCA.
• Planning, organizing, and orchestrating regular contacts with prospective donors.
• Directs capital campaigns.
• Coordinates staff appreciation efforts school wide
 
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Assisting the President in administrative duties to include preparation of power point presentations, writing drafts of correspondence (newsletters, letters, media releases, thank-you notes, etc.), and other duties necessary for the operation of the President’s office.
• Attending TCA school board meetings as required, taking note of action items, and giving periodic assessment reports.
• Act as the President’s representative at appropriate meetings when the President is unable to attend.
 
EXPERIENCE:
• Teaching / administrative experience and or management experience.    
• Fundraising experience at the corporate level. 
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and application of computer software use (Word, Excel, Power-point, ACT, etc.).
• Knowledge and application of research techniques.
• Good writing skills.
•  Adept at public speaking.
•  Able to organize and implement multi-tasking assignments.
•  Strategic planning skills.
• Event planning expertise.
• Applies public service and business techniques associated with reliable customer service practices.
• Works well with people in a team environment.
• Courteous and amenable office presence.
• Helpful attitude.  Customer service mentality.
• Adhere to confidentiality laws and restricted release of personal information.
• Able to conduct / facilitate meetings.
• Good listener.
• Capable of working under stressful conditions with a wide range of projects with time sensitive deadlines.
• Will handle information that requires confidentiality and strict adherence to laws governing the release of personal information.
•  Flexible and patient.
•  Must have own vehicle

OTHER INFORMATION:   
Conditions of Employment:
1. Per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the selected applicant shall be required to verify, within 72 hours of employment, her/his legal right to be employed in the United States.
2. Selected applicant will be subject to a background and reference investigation.

The Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, or any other protected status in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment).
APPLY TO:   Apply online at www.tcad20.org

SALARY:   DOE
FLSA Status:  Exempt
START DATE:   Immediately Upon Hire
For additional information on how to apply, click here.

Date Posted: 2010-01-25

Closing Date: 2010-04-25