Development Associate- Annual Giving & Events Support-Part Time at Linfield Christian School

Job Title: Development Associate-Annual Giving and Events Support

Department: Development

Reports to: Executive Director of Development

Supports: Development Coordinators-Data Analytics 7 Events/Alumni

Classification: Non-Exempt; Part Time (up to 28 hours/week)

DEFINITION

The Associate will lead the Development Department’s Annual Giving efforts to identify, engage, cultivate, solicit and steward donor prospects focusing on the Donor Cycle and utilizing “Moves Management”. The employee will help grow the “Every Lion Every Year” Annual Giving Program through meaningful engagements with current parents, alumni parents, grandparents, alumni, volunteers and friends. The employee will also support the Development Department’s Data and Events Coordinators and be a Team player. Candidate must be positive, energetic, organized, a self-starter, flexible, and believe fervently in building a culture of philosophy at Linfield Christian School.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Annual Giving

• Responsible for overseeing the school’s “Every Lion Every Year” Annual Giving Program.
• Recruit, organize, and train “Development Ambassador” volunteers.
• Develop strategies to increase parent and staff giving dollars and participation.
• Interact and meet with Donors and potential Donors.
• Work closely with entire Development team to track, analyze and report giving numbers & participation.

 Events

• Support and attend all Development events, including set-up and tear down (Annual Giving kick-off, Back to School Nights, Moms’ Breakfast, Auction, Christmas Celebration, etc.).
  • Includes ordering supplies and budget support.
• Annual Auction
  1. Help solicit and secure Live and Online Auction items
  2. Assist in data entry of auction items and digital resources

 Data Support

• Bulk mail projects, thank you letters, data entry (as needed).

 Communication

• Maintain confidentiality in handling private financial and personal information
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organization/Implementation

• Work effectively and efficiently under occasionally demanding situations, meeting deadlines and being adaptable to change.
• Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

 KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge Donor management software (or similar product), Canva and Greater Giving a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google

 ABILITY TO

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality in handling private financial and personal information.

EDUCATION

• 4-year college degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years Development experience in school environment preferred.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: Some lifting, carrying, and/or pulling; significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 75% sitting, 15% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a clean and healthy environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

QUALITIES

• Exhibits a public and private, intimate, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Possesses a clear philosophy of passion for excellence in Christian Education and Linfield Christian School.
• Fosters optimum employee/employer relationships.
• Demonstrates integrity in leadership style and decision making.