Head of Advancement

REJOICE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL • Owasso, OK

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About The Position

The Head of Advancement supports the mission of Rejoice Christian School by providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for advancement-related functions, including Development and Marketing/Communications, while working in close partnership with the Admissions Office to support healthy, mission-aligned enrollment. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role integrates fundraising strategy, brand storytelling, and enrollment collaboration to advance institutional sustainability and mission impact. The Head of Advancement cultivates a culture of generosity, strengthens community engagement, and ensures that external-facing efforts are unified, compelling, and aligned with RCS’s Christ-centered mission. In practice, this position serves as the school’s senior leader for revenue-growth strategy through philanthropy and advancement initiatives, helping ensure that generosity, messaging, and engagement efforts are mission-aligned, coordinated, and sustainable.

Requirements

• Must be a committed Christian who demonstrates a Christ-centered lifestyle.
• Active member in good standing of a local church.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, development, marketing, nonprofit management, or related fields (Christian education preferred).
• Proven success in fundraising, donor relations, communications, or brand leadership.
• Strong relational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, emotional intelligence, and commitment to mission and culture.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Institutional Leadership
• Development & Donor Relations
• Admissions Collaboration & Enrollment Strategy
• Marketing & Communications Leadership
• Alumni & Community Engagement
• Team Leadership & Management

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, tuition discount, and professional development opportunities.
• The Head of Advancement is eligible for a performance-based incentive program tied to clearly defined, board-approved goals. Incentives may be based on observable leadership outcomes and mission-aligned performance (e.g., strategic execution, team leadership, donor stewardship systems, campaign progress, communications effectiveness, and collaboration that strengthens mission-aligned enrollment), and are reviewed annually by the Head of School in partnership with the School Board. Incentives will not be calculated as a percentage of funds raised, nor structured as commissions or finder’s fees, in order to protect donor trust and align with widely accepted nonprofit fundraising ethics standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees