Associate Director of Annual Fund

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Associate Director of the Annual Fund for Southside Christian School (SCS) will report to the Director of Development and is responsible for planning, directing, and executing a comprehensive annual giving program that supports the school's mission and strategic priorities. The Associate Director will build and strengthen relationships with all school constituencies-including parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and staff-and solicit gifts that support the annual fund, known as "The Fund for SCS". This role requires a dynamic and experienced professional who is a practicing Christian and committed to the mission and values of Southside Christian School. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and highly organized self-starter with a proven track record of successful fundraising in an educational setting.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fundraising Strategy and Execution:Develop, implement, and manage a multi-faceted annual giving strategy that increases unrestricted support, donor retention, and overall participation rates.
• Donor Relations: Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of annual fund donors and identify prospects for major and planned giving.
• Donor Meetings: Maintain a full schedule of donor meetings for both solicitation and cultivation of donors.
• Donor Communications:Partner with the Marketing/Communications team to produce compelling annual fund appeals and marketing materials for print, digital, and social media channels.
• Volunteer Management:Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers to assist with peer-to-peer solicitations and fundraising events.
• Data and Analysis: Manage the donor database to track gifts, generate reports, and analyze results to improve future annual fund efforts.
• Events Management:Assist in planning and executing fundraising and stewardship events, including annual giving days and donor recognition gatherings.
• Team Collaboration:Collaborate with the Director of Development and other development team members to align annual giving with overall fundraising goals.
• School Representation: Serve as a representative of SCS at various on- and off-campus events to cultivate donor relationships.
• Other Duties: Assist the Director of Development and Head of School with other duties as assigned.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ; be involved with an evangelical, protestant church of like faith and practice; and agree with the philosophies, Mission, Vision, Values, Biblical Beliefs, Statement of Faith of Southside Christian School and Statement of Christian Life Commitment of Southside Christian School.
• Must be willing to enroll eligible children at Southside Christian School.
• Preferred consideration will be given to candidates who have a minimum of 5 years of progressive fundraising experience, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding annual fundraising goals, preferably in an independent school environment.
• Experience in developing and executing multi-faceted solicitation strategies using direct mail, email, social media, and personal outreach.
• Proven success in building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and prospects, including personal gift solicitation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with fundraising databases, preferably Raiser's Edge, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A firm commitment to the mission and statement of faith of Southside Christian School.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for events.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.