Mount Dora Christian Academy · 1 day ago
Associate Vice President of Development
Mount Dora, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expMount Dora Christian Academy & Children’s Home is a key institution focused on educating and empowering children through Christ-centered programs. The Associate Vice President of Development will lead fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and execute a comprehensive development strategy to support the organization's mission.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Support and help implement a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the institution’s strategic plan
Manage components of capital campaigns, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Oversee annual giving initiatives, including direct mail, online giving, Giving Tuesday, and donor acquisition
Collaborate with the President and VP for Development on high-level donor strategies and key solicitations
Track and measure progress toward fundraising goals and provide regular reports
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects (typically $10,000+)
Conduct regular donor visits, prepare proposals, and coordinate personalized stewardship experiences
Build meaningful relationships with individuals, churches, corporations, foundations, alumni, and community partners
Represent MDCA&CH at events, church presentations, community gatherings, and donor engagement opportunities
Provide leadership in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the President’s Dinner, benefit dinners, golf tournaments, and other campus events
Collaborate with marketing and communications to ensure consistent, mission-centered messaging across development materials
Work with the development support team to maintain accurate donor records, gift acknowledgments, and reporting processes
Ensure strong coordination with the Children’s Home, Residential Program, and Academy operations regarding development priorities
Assist in the creation of case statements, proposals, grant applications, and campaign collateral
Help manage donor naming opportunities and capital project fundraising efforts
Support the development of scholarship funds, estate planning initiatives, planned giving, and endowment growth
Serve as a visible ambassador for MDCA&CH’s Christ-centered mission and values
Support the spiritual culture of the institution and uphold Christlike service, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions
Partner with faculty, staff, and resident care teams to understand the life-changing work happening on campus and translate those stories into donor impact opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit leadership, or related field
Proven ability to cultivate and solicit major gifts
Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
Ability to travel regularly for donor meetings, church visits, and events
Commitment to Christian values and the mission of MDCA&CH
Ability to exercise good judgement
Exhibit a strong faith and exemplary lifestyle
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships
Ability to accept direction and professional development
Active member of the Church of Christ - All applicants must be members of a local congregation of the Churches of Christ and able to sign and abide by the MDCA Statement of Faith in order to be considered
Background Check conducted through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
Preferred
Experience in faith-based or educational fundraising
Familiarity with capital campaigns and major gift pipeline development
Knowledge of donor management software (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud)
Experience presenting to groups (churches, civic organizations, donors, boards)
Company
Mount Dora Christian Academy
Mount Dora Christian Academy is an award-winning, premier Christian school in Central Florida serving more than 900 students from preschool through grade 12.
Founded in 1945Mount Dora, Florida, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase