Executive Director of Development

Cole Valley Christian Schools•Meridian, ID

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About The Position

Our Mission: Partnering with Christian families to shepherd and challenge students toward their individual potential to impact the world for Christ. Cole Valley Christian Schools (CVCS) is seeking to mature and expand its Office of Development with a dynamic and experienced Executive Director of Development to lead our school into the next chapter of growth and impact. This is a senior leadership position reporting to the Superintendent, who is responsible for leading the development team in all fundraising, donor relations, and strategic advancement initiatives to support our mission and sustainability. Cole Valley Christian Schools, established in 1972, is the largest Christian school in Idaho, serving approximately 1,400 students from early childhood through 12th grade with a culture of grace, truth and love. We desire to strive for the excellence that God calls us to in preparing our students to impact the world for Christ. Therefore, we are seeking someone who first and foremost has a strong relationship with Christ that is evidenced in all aspects of their life.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Christian education a plus.
Master’s degree or CFRE certification preferred.

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.