Position Title: Director of Development

Reports to: Head of School

Job Status: Salary/ Exempt

Ministry Overview:

Delaware Christian School is a ministry of Delaware Bible Church. Our vision is to prepare graduates to be Christ-centered leaders in their families, churches and communities by thinking critically and living biblically. DCS is a K-12 traditional school partnering with parents to bring an academically excellent education with a biblical worldview. DCS is committed to excellence not only in academics but in athletics, music, art, drama and numerous service opportunities.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing DCS's comprehensive fundraising program to enhance the mission and vision of the school. This includes major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns. This position also oversees alumni relations with DCS graduates.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans and programs for cultivation of new and existing relationships over a broad stakeholder base for the involvement of annual giving, capital campaigns, and projects.

• Provide stewardship counseling and encouragement in donor philanthropy

• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects, this will mean some travel and off site work

• Create and implement a strategic fundraising plan for DCS

• Develop and implement a communication plan of activities that support the relationship between DCS and all donors.

• Organize and maintain relationships with alumni to foster information and fundraising opportunities.

Biblical Position Requirements:

• Proclaim and maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ

• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Be a member of a local church with like faith of Delaware Bible Church

• Faithfully uphold DCS in prayer

• Demonstrate behavior aligned with DCS's mission, vision, core values and handbooks

Skill Position Requirements:

• Familiar with Biblical-stewardship approach to fundraising

• Knowledge of major gift fundraising and planned giving

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

• Exceptional interpersonal skills

• Goal driven

• Good listening skills

Education Positions Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience

• Familiar with alumni/donor database applications

• Experience with private education

Working Position Requirements:

• Typically office environment

• Travel may be required

• Extended work hours may be needed