Director of Growth & Partnerships
About The Position
The King's Academy (TKA) is seeking a high-output, sales-driven leader to build and execute the donor acquisition engine for its new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Initiative. This is a front-line growth role focused on daily outreach, building referral partnerships, and converting conversations into committed donors. The initiative aims to leverage a new federal tax credit allowing individuals to redirect funds toward scholarship funding, thereby expanding access to high-quality, faith-based education for families in South Dallas. The ideal candidate is a 'hunter' who is competitive, driven by goals, comfortable asking for money, and relentless in follow-up, with a passion for Christian education.
Requirements
- 3+ years in sales, fundraising, or business development
- Proven track record of hitting measurable targets
- Strong in-person and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing and closing a pipeline
- CRM experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Engage with 50–100+ new prospective donors per week through calls, meetings, events, and introductions.
- Build and activate relationships with financial advisors, CPAs/tax professionals, business leaders, churches, and community networks to create a repeatable system for donor referrals.
- Launch and scale outreach channels such as church presentations, small group gatherings, community events, and 1:1 meetings.
- Clearly communicate the opportunity to redirect taxes for scholarship funding, confidently make the ask, and overcome objections to close commitments.
- Own and maintain pipeline numbers in CRM, including new conversations, meetings held, and donors committed, operating with full accountability for results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
