Development Manager

Elijah House Academy•Richmond, VA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Elijah House Academy (EHA) is a diverse and Christ-centered school community that currently serves over 185 students, transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. After more than three decades of storied work with the children of Richmond, EHA finds itself in a dynamic moment. We are actively growing enrollment. We are also years into a shift in pedagogy associated with the renewal of our educational philosophy, influenced by both classical and Charlotte Mason approaches. Finally, we recently wrapped up a major capital campaign and construction project for a 12,000 square foot multipurpose building. The Development Manager is a team-leader position in the development office whose primary focus is administrating annual fund donations and its sources, coordinating volunteers, communicating print and digital pieces to donors, and orchestrating events. As an organizer of people, the Development Manager orchestrates meaningful experiences for the first-time donor and empowers the high-capacity volunteer to play a meaningful role in that process. As a champion of high-capacity volunteers, the Development Manager understands that volunteers are the driving force behind your success. It is critically important that the Development Manager recognizes the importance of distributing leadership across a team of enthusiastic and talented volunteers in order to ensure efforts are accomplishing their goals from year to year. The Development Manager develops a deep appreciation for the new donor's role in an overall fundraising strategy. With every gift that is acknowledged, beginning with the very first gift, the donor should be extended an invitation to transition into a more meaningful relationship with EHA. This is a full-time, 12-month position, typically 8-4:30, with paid Fridays off in the summer.

Requirements

Agree with the EHA statement of religious beliefs.
Embody the mission, vision and values of EHA.
Demonstrate an ability to build relationships, communicate and collaborate with our diverse community.
Hold at least a bachelor's degree with a preference for a focus in marketing or communications.
Have experience in a development office (preferable).
Protect EHA privileged information.
Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions.
Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity, spiritual growth and loyalty in action and word.
Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives.
Assist team members to facilitate school-wide wins.
Assume collaborative responsibility for operating plan goals and fiscal stewardship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a development office

Responsibilities

Oversee donation administration including donor data entry, gift tracking, and recognition.
Review and report on donor data.
Administer NAP and EISTCP tax credits (shared).
Manage donors <$1,000.
Inspire and Coordinate Volunteers, including understanding volunteer opportunities, advertising and connecting volunteers, tracking and managing volunteer experiences, administering volunteer applications and background checks, and seeking out new sources of funding and partnership.
Communicate with the donor community by creating and distributing newsletters, stewardship reports, annual fund plans, year-end plans, and communication plans.
Update development and employment opportunities on the website.
Manage EHA photography and videos and coordinate creation of videos when needed.
Order printing materials and supplies.
Oversee events and special initiatives such as the annual gala, Partner Day, and other events as led by volunteers and the team.
Assist a homeroom teacher with morning discipleship and student mentoring.