Director of Development - Heritage Christian Academy - Rockwall

We are excited to present the opportunity to join Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) of Rockwall, TX as the Director of Development (DOD). This unique opportunity comes at a pivotal point in the life of HCA and its mission to provide Christian education with an unwavering, immersive Biblical worldview.

HCA is recognized as one of the leading Texan Christian schools in the northeast Dallas region. Beginning in 1995, HCA has been providing an exceptional educational experience characterized by challenging academics, a commitment to spiritual development of each student and preparation for their roles as the next generation of Christian leaders. HCA has experienced significant growth now serving approximately 570 students in elementary, middle, and high school, and is the premier private Christian school in the northeast Dallas region. To serve its growing student base, HCA has recently embarked on multiple capital expansion projects through its fundraising arm, Heritage Foundation, and its capital campaign, Heritage Forward.

While reporting to the HCA Head of School, the Director of Development will work in tandem with Heritage Foundation to take up the mantle on existing fundraising efforts, steward major donor relationships, and build out a comprehensive, sustainable development program to fuel HCA’s continued work. The DOD will shepherd the Heritage Forward capital campaign through continued fundraising efforts to complete current expansion projects and fund additional future improvements.

A successful DOD will be a highly relational fundraiser with the capacity to foster transformational donor relationships, build and grow a comprehensive development function, and ultimately usher HCA into its next chapter of growth. If you feel deeply called to serve and shape the future of fundraising at HCA and see the lives of students prepared for a lifelong relationship with Christ, we invite you to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Growing operational funding for the HCA through charitable donations
• Developing and implementing a donor recognition and stewardship program
• Keeping individuals, families, foundations, corporations, auxiliary groups, volunteers and community members aware of the mission accomplishments and needs of the school.
• Creating an annual Development Plan that will be used to measure progress throughout the year.
• Developing, promoting and sustaining effective relationships with constituents and supporters.
• Engaging the HOS, School and Foundation Boards, and staff in development activities.
• Communicating and coordinating the Development Plan and development activities with the Boards.
• Carrying a donor portfolio and working with the HOS and the Boards to engage them with this portfolio.
• Manage relationships with corporations, foundations and grant-giving entities through facilitating site visits and stewardship practices.
• Working closely with the HOS and others to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective donors.
• Support the Capital Campaign and actively engage with campaign donors as a separate but unified strategy with the annual fund.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Exemplary planning and time management skills.
• Self-starter who enjoys new challenges and adapts well to changing priorities.
• Advanced skills in current Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn web-based, cloud-based software such as Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience with a CRM or non-profit database system.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships and work well as a team member with staff, board, community professionals, and volunteers.
• High level verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work with diverse perspectives. Strong strategic planning skills.
• Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented and flexible, possessing a positive attitude, tact, good judgment, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to always maintain composure and professionalism.
• Prior experience in major donor fundraising and capital campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Development/Fundraising experience.
• Experience with K-12 Christian private schools.
• Experience with owning and managing a prospect portfolio. Grants and Foundation knowledge.

Compensation range is $110,000 to $125,000 commensurate with the successful candidate's abilities and experience. In addition, HCA is proud to offer an attractive work environment and benefits package.