What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Specialist position at Atlas Schools?
Who We Are
Donor Portfolio & Stewardship
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Position Closes: When Filled
- A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
- Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
- Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
- Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development
- 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
- 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
- 56% English Language Learners
Donor Portfolio & Stewardship
- Build and manage a personal portfolio of donors and prospects, cultivating relationships that contribute directly to the $200,000 annual fundraising goal.
- Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify new donor opportunities.
- Lead stewardship activities including donor acknowledgments, newsletter updates, and annual report production.
- Assist in developing an engaging stewardship plan for current and prospective donors.
- Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in the CRM.
- Support the Director of Development in executing three annual donor events (one fundraising event and two stewardship events) including logistics coordination, materials preparation, and day-of support.
- Support the Director of Development on the Colorado Gives Day Campaign and other giving campaigns.
- Track campaign timelines, materials, partner relationships, and internal communications across all campaigns.
- Represent Atlas at community meetings, civic group events, networking gatherings, and speaking opportunities.
- Build relationships with local giving groups (Rotary, Kiwanis, Elks, church groups, service associations, etc.) to grow philanthropic awareness and support, feeding prospects into the donor portfolio.
- Pitch Atlas impact stories to local media outlets.
- Support the development of Atlas's first structured alumni giving program.
- Work with Post-Secondary Success Team to maintain and update alumni contact lists and manage outreach campaigns.
- Coordinate alumni spotlights, giving appeals, and small engagement events.
- Partner with the community team to tell the Atlas story across social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Coordinate storytelling assets and social media content requests in support of campaigns and ongoing development communications.
- Salaried/Exempt
- Signing Bonus: $1,000
- Annual Range $56,385 - $66,225 (DOE)
- Full Time; Monday - Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
- Approximately 8 weeks of paid school breaks
- 64 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
- 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
- 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of employee discounts
- 223 work days per academic year
- Start Date: July 13, 2026
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience* in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, public relations, sales, or a related field:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience; OR
- Associate’s degree and at least 4 years of experience; OR
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly social and comfortable representing Atlas in community settings and engaging with partners, volunteers, donors, and families.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for events.
- Candidates with significant knowledge of the Atlas mission, community, and organizational culture, combined with demonstrated relationship-building and communication skills, may be considered in lieu of direct fundraising experience.
- Experience with donor databases or CRM platforms.
- Familiarity with community foundations, civic giving groups, or annual giving campaigns.
- Experience with alumni outreach, volunteer management, events or grassroots fundraising.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in person, virtually, and through written communication.
- Use standard office technology and equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and virtual meeting platforms.
- Perform work in both office and community settings.
- Occasionally travel locally for meetings, donor visits, networking opportunities, and events.
- Occasionally move and transport event materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Support event setup, coordination, and breakdown activities as needed.
- Work occasional evenings or weekends in support of fundraising campaigns, donor events, and community engagement activities.
Position Closes: When Filled
Salary : $56,385 - $66,225