Immanuel Christian School · 3 months ago
Director of Development
Springfield,VA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveImmanuel Christian School (ICS) is seeking a relational and mission-driven Director of Development to lead their fundraising initiatives. This role involves cultivating relationships with donors, designing development strategies, and collaborating with various teams to promote the school's mission of inspiring students for purposeful lives. The Director will also oversee donor engagement and manage data systems to track and report on fundraising efforts.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors, including parents, grandparents, alumni, and community partners
Develop personalized engagement strategies that reflect donor values and deepen their connection to ICS’s mission
Serve as a visible and trusted ambassador of ICS, sharing compelling stories of impact
Design and execute a comprehensive development plan encompassing annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, and planned giving
Collaborate with the Head of School and School Board to identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities
Lead donor events, community gatherings, and campaigns that foster connection and generosity
Partner with admissions, communications, and academic teams to ensure consistent and mission-aligned messaging
Promote a culture of gratitude, transparency, and shared purpose across the ICS community
Support and mentor development staff and volunteers, encouraging innovation and spiritual alignment
Engage actively in school life, building relationships with parents, students, and staff
Oversee donor database and CRM systems to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship
Leverage data to inform strategy, measure impact, and celebrate milestones
Monitor year-over-year performance using established KPIs
Qualification
Required
Relational and mission-driven
Ability to lead fundraising initiatives
Strategic leadership skills
Ability to build authentic relationships
Inspiring generosity
Connecting families, alumni, and community partners to the transformative impact of Christ-centered education
Fostering a culture of joyful giving
Stewarding meaningful donor relationships
Advancing the mission of ICS
Partnering with families to inspire students for purposeful lives of learning, godliness, and service
Cultivating and strengthening relationships with current and prospective donors
Developing personalized engagement strategies that reflect donor values
Serving as a visible and trusted ambassador of ICS
Designing and executing a comprehensive development plan
Collaborating with the Head of School and School Board
Leading donor events, community gatherings, and campaigns
Partnering with admissions, communications, and academic teams
Promoting a culture of gratitude, transparency, and shared purpose
Supporting and mentoring development staff and volunteers
Engaging actively in school life
Overseeing donor database and CRM systems
Leveraging data to inform strategy, measure impact, and celebrate milestones
Monitoring year-over-year performance using established KPIs
Preferred
A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with ICS's Statement of Faith
Is currently, or will become, a member of Immanuel Bible Church
Proven success in major gift solicitation, donor relations, or nonprofit development leadership
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a gift for storytelling and relationship-building
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
Demonstrated business and financial acumen
Experience with donor management systems
Passion for Christian education and the mission of Immanuel Christian School
Company
Immanuel Christian School
A K-12 private Christian school located just outside Washington, D.C., we partner with families to inspire students for purposeful lives of learning, godliness, and service.
Founded in 1976
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase