MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Association of Christian Schools International•Colorado Springs, CO

just now•$74,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Execute regional business development efforts that strengthen relationships with schools and drive engagement with school-affiliated donors, local/regional businesses, churches, and community partners. Working under the direction of the Senior Director of Business Development, this role serves as the primary field representative for direct outreach, equipping schools to effectively participate in CTF programs and cultivate contributor relationships that result in increased giving and program growth. This is a remote position performed from a home office anywhere in the contiguous United States. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

Spiritually the ideal candidate shall possess characteristics that reflect a demonstrated acceptance without reservation of the ACSI Statement of Faith, a strong, clear Christian testimony, acknowledging Christ as Savior and seeking to live as His disciple, a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his/her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach to others, a mature, godly spirit, a Christian role model (Luke 6:40) in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. (This includes being committed to God’s biblical standards for sexual conduct.), a person of faith and prayer, a broad acceptance of and by the evangelical Christian community, a strong knowledge and understanding of Scripture, a servant leader, an active participation in a local Bible-believing church.
3 or more years of relevant experience fundraising, sales, or business development
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate well with all levels of ACSI and CTF management, staff, schools, contributors, and third parties
Ability to problem-solve and multi-task effectively
High level of attention to detail and ability to deliver positive outcomes
Strong self-motivation and ability to be productive in a remote work environment
Desire to examine business processes and outputs for constant improvement and efficiencies
Excellent presentation skills and ability to handle objections
Driver’s License required to be kept current and in effect as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Implement targeted outreach strategies to grow participation among schools and contributors within assigned regions
Establish and strengthen relationships with school leaders, equipping them to engage donors and effectively utilize CTF programs
Develop relationships with individuals, businesses, churches, and community partners to generate new and recurring contributions
Deliver presentations and meetings with schools and contributors to educate stakeholders on CTF opportunities and benefits
Partner with schools to identify, approach, and engage school-affiliated donors and supporters
Work closely with marketing and program staff to ensure consistent messaging and effective use of outreach tools and materials
Establish goals and KPIs and track performance, adjusting strategies to improve outcomes and maximize impact
Support schools through the CTF sign-up process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience
Identify opportunities for increased engagement within existing schools and expansion into new communities and states
Lead and/or support special projects and initiatives as they arise
All other duties as assigned