Job Title

Advancement Specialist

Job Status

Full-Time, 11 Months

Exempt Status : Exempt

Exempt

Department

Marketing & Communications

Reports to

Director of Marketing & Communications

Job Summary

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for an Advancement Specialist who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school's Christ-centered mission.

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide leadership and management of the development activities of the school with a particular emphasis on alumni relations.

Essential Job Functions

Development

Define measurable goals for a comprehensive fundraising program

Plan, execute, and measure

targeted fundraising campaigns

Create content that fosters a culture of generosity and builds connections within TKA

Develop campaigns to welcome and cultivate new donors and increase the number of supporters

Create and execute experiments to increase online giving via improved traffic and conversion rates

Ensure that gifts received are designated correctly in alignment with the donor's intent

Guarantee a positive donor experience by promptly generating acknowledgment letters

Marketing, Events and Communications

Create systems and processes for maintaining strong relationships with school alumni

Manage the alumni portal, alumni newsletter, and alumni activities

Design and coordinate invitation mailings and follow-up calls / emails for development events

Prepare weekly email bulletins for the school community

Collaborate on developing creative content and copy for brochures, invitations, and other marketing materials for development events, as well as social media posts

Administrative

Develop data reports and presentations that show progress in achieving program goals, and identify areas where improvement is needed

Track all relevant data and enter donation information in the database

Pull reports and queries from the database as needed

Develop a development budget and track expenditures to stay within budget

Participate in school activities, such as mentoring a group of students as part of the school's home group program and participating in retreats and service trips

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required

5 years experience in fundraising, development, alumni relations, and / or event planning preferred

Experience writing copy for internal and external publications, social media, and advertisements

Skills and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate, build alliances, and achieve results

Able to work both independently and in a team setting

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite

Experience with CRM like DonorPerfect, and auction software (Greater Giving) is a plus

Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality with respect to prospects and donors

Core Characteristics

Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school's mission

A self-starter who is always willing to learn and identify ways to improve results

A servant leadership mindset, seeking to understand and meet the needs of others

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented

Able to understand, love, and relate to students

Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers

Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith

and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Required to use the computer throughout the day

Work will be performed from the campus

Will move throughout the campus during the day

May occasionally have to lift up to 40 pounds

Work is generally performed,

year-round

Mon-Fri, 7 : 30am to 4 : 00pm

This position will require you to work night and weekends per the events calendar

You will receive 22 days off during the summer

Salary & Benefits

TKA offers a

comprehensive benefits package

that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additionally, TKA has an HSA and FSA plan, Employee Assistance Program, 403(B) base with matching contributions, basic life insurance, paid time off, and paid professional development.

Pay Grid : Specialist IV

Pay Grid Range : $78,349 to $93,634

$78,349 to $93,634

This position is paid based on a preset salary grid, and the actual salary will be determined by applicable education and experience as determined by the Human Resources department.

The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum experience and education requirements. The top pay range represents the top of the pay grid for this position.

It is rare for a candidate to enter this position at the top of the pay grid. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of the pay grid, depending on experience and education.

Please Note :

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;

therefore, this job description is subject to change.

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Last updated : 2024-05-22