Development Director

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORTS TO: Director of Advancement DIRECT REPORTS: Indirectly, campaign-related staff, contractors, and volunteers POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Develpment Director serves as the lead strategist and driver of fundraising campaigns at Heritage Christian School, with primary responsibility for directing the annual Heritage Fund, the current two-year $6 million comprehensive campaign, and future capital campaigns supporting campus expansion and strategic priorities. This role provides frontline major gift leadership, campaign architecture, donor portfolio management, and executional oversight across all phases of fundraising: planning, quiet phase, public phase, and closeout. Working in close partnership with the Director of Advancement, Head of School, and key volunteer leaders, the Heritage Fund Manager builds strong donor relationships, advances solicitations, manages campaign pipelines, and ensures disciplined movement of prospects through the gift cycle. The Development Director plays a critical role in advancing a culture of generosity and positioning Heritage Christian School for long-term philanthropic sustainability. QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS: The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education. In addition, the ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships, representing Christ and HCS professionally and positively with the HCS community-at-large, including faculty and staff, Board members, parents, volunteers and others is crucial to the success of this role. EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s in business or related field of study. 5+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or campaign leadership. Demonstrated success securing major gifts. Experience with annual funds and capital campaigns. Proficiency with donor CRM systems ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - Relationship builder - Strategic and analytical thinker - Results-oriented and disciplined - Comfortable with asking for gifts - Organized project manager - Collaborative team player - Ability to attend evening and weekend events - Ability to use computer and standard office equipment MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: ##### Campaign Strategy & Architecture - Design and manage overall strategy for the Heritage Fund, current $6M campaign, and future capital campaigns - Develop campaign frameworks including case for support, gift range charts, pyramids, naming opportunities, and phased timelines - Establish solicitation strategies for lead, principal, major, and leadership annual gifts - Partner with Director of Advancement to align campaign priorities with institutional strategic plans Major Gift & Leadership Annual Giving - ##### Manage a portfolio of major and leadership annual gift prospects and donors - Conduct qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship visits - Personally solicit major gifts and campaign commitments - Prepare tailored proposals and gift conversations in partnership with the Director of Advancement and Head of School - Advance donors toward multi-year commitments and stretch giving Volunteer & Leadership Engagement - ##### Recruit, train, and support campaign cabinet members and key volunteers - Prepare volunteers for peer-to-peer cultivation and solicitation - Coordinate solicitation assignments and track outcomes - Provide clear briefing materials, talking points, and follow-up support Campaign Management & Execution - ##### Manage day-to-day execution of campaign plans - Maintain campaign prospect pipelines and stage movement - Monitor progress toward goals and adjust st…