Cole Valley Christian Schools ยท 1 month ago
Executive Director of Development
Meridian, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveCole Valley Christian Schools is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director of Development to lead their Office of Development. This senior leadership role focuses on fundraising, donor relations, and strategic advancement initiatives to support the school's mission and sustainability.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Build a full-service Office of Development with capacity for capital campaigns, sustained giving, planned giving, foundation and corporate relationships, alumni giving, special events and advancement services
Administer the completion of a major multi-phased capital campaign to fund the construction of a new campus, including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
Develop and implement an ongoing strategic fundraising plan aligned with the CVCS mission and vision
Identify, solicit and cultivate relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to procure significant gifts and grants
Lead donor stewardship programs, ensuring meaningful engagement and recognition of contributors
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including untapped corporate and private sources
Oversee and monitor the execution of fundraising events, including donor outreach, event logistics, and post-event follow-up
Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling campaigns and materials that highlight the impact of donor support
Manage and evaluate the performance of the development team staff and volunteers, providing training, vision and leadership
Develop and provide comprehensive tracking of fundraising activities, preparing detailed progress reports for the Superintendent and School Board
Oversee donor database, reporting, and fundraising communications
Provide strategic oversight to the Director of Development across all fundraising, donor engagement, campaign initiatives, relationship-building efforts, and development events
Provide strategic leadership to the Director of Advancement to drive community programs with alumni and parents in meaningful ways to build community and philanthropic support
Ensure adherence to ethical fundraising practices and compliance with relevant policies and regulations
Perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent
Qualification
Required
A testimony of faith in Jesus Christ
Desire to invest in and disciple students in their relationship with the Lord
A heart to serve our families, staff and students
Demonstrated ability to work in unity as part of a team, serving others
A passion for the CVCS mission and Christian education
Significant and successful experience in nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in major gifts and capital campaigns
Proven success in fundraising, donor relations, and business development, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors and inspire support
Proficiency in donor database systems and fundraising software
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, fostering collaboration and accountability within a team
Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university required
Preferred
Master's degree or CFRE certification
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits.
50% tuition discount. Does not include fees.
5 personal days, 9 sick days and 3 days bereavement leave per fiscal year.
Company
Cole Valley Christian Schools
CVCS is an interdenominational school representing over 100 churches in the Treasure Valley
Founded in 1972
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase