LCA is accepting applications for the position of Development Coordinator .

The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, managing, and preserving the integrity of the donor database by tracking revenue through constituent data entry and management, gift processing, and acknowledgment with a sharp focus on stewardship. The Coordinator analyzes data to inform decision-making and supports portfolio management for the Director of Development and Head of School.

The Coordinator will:

• Manage data in Raiser’s Edge donor database to ensure record accuracy and completeness:

  • Create and update constituent records

  • Record donations accurately utilizing appropriate funds and appeal codes

  • Generate donor acknowledgment letters and gift receipts

• Maximize the functionality of the donor database by identifying and implementing best practices to most effectively manage all stakeholder data

• Act as the primary lead for donor database projects, updates, and conversions

• Think strategically about donor engagement, segmentation, and appeal opportunities. Working with the Director of Development on campaigns and marketing initiatives to best reach key constituencies.

• Using tools including RaisersEdge/NXT, LinkedIn, institutional annual reports, and other resources to creatively identify potential new high-capacity prospects.

• Additional responsibilities to support the development and alumni work of the school will be added over time

Candidates should have:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• Understanding of LCA’s mission and goals, and the ability to articulate the school’s values and importance in the independent school landscape.

• Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with the expectations of the Head of School and Director of Development, and established school policies and procedures.

• Ability to plan, set priorities, and implement work in a disciplined manner to keep multiple projects progressing to completion simultaneously with minimal direction.

• Strong computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation creation, social networking, and web-based technologies. The ability and willingness to adapt and upgrade computer skills if needed; and ability to quickly learn and utilize new technologies.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications. Competitive benefits package is also available.

In addition to submission of your resume/CV, a complete application includes a cover letter .

ENVIRONMENT

LCA is a grade 6-12, independent college preparatory school that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of a complete commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others.