Advancement Director

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Impact Christian Academy (ICA) is a thriving educational institution in Jacksonville, Fl committed to providing a high-quality education with a Christian worldview. At ICA, we believe in nurturing not only the academic success of our students but also their physical and spiritual well-being. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Advancement Director to join our team and inspire students in grades 6 through 12 to lead healthy and active lifestyles.

THE POSITION

The full-time Advancement Director reports to the Principal and is responsible for the overall planning, management, coordination, and evaluation of the enrollment management, development, communications, and constituent/public relations programs of the school – activities that create a supportive climate for enrollment and fundraising. This is all in an effort to provide sufficient resources to ensure the school can achieve its mission.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Enrollment Management

● Responsible for the planning, management, and implementation of the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students. This includes but is not limited to open houses, campus visits, tours, re-registration, literature creation, social media posts, etc. This includes working directly with the Administrative Assistant for Admissions.

● Working closely with key volunteers, coordinating the external and internal marketing efforts.

and initiatives that attract and retain students in sufficient numbers to support the programs of the school.

● Plan, collect data, make projections, and report enrollment management data.

Development

● Responsible for the planning, management, and implementation of all fundraising and friend-raising initiatives.

● Plan, manage, and implement annual giving, major gifts, and events. This includes, but is not limited to: prospect identification and research, cultivation, solicitation, gift processing, acknowledgments, and stewardship.

● Educate and engage key volunteers (i.e. Home & School and Athletics) in implementing mission-based fundraising.

● Works to create and support a culture of philanthropy within the school.

Governance and Strategic Planning

● Promote understanding, acceptance, and support of the vision and mission statements, and objectives of the school.

● Work with Partners in Mission as one of the key contacts for the Strategic Planning initiative.

● Set priorities to meet annual goals.

● Work closely with the advancement committee of the board to set and achieve goals and objectives.

Communications

● Responsible for setting and maintaining professional writing and design standards for school communications. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Print publications including school newsletter/magazine, annual report, marketing
• materials, giving program brochures, and direct mail pieces
• Electronic communications including website and email
• Frequent Interactive Social Media posts: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
• Media relations including advertising and press releases in local newspapers, and local media coverage of school events.

Constituent Relations

● Identify, recruit, and engage volunteers including prospects, parents, alumni, grandparents, clergy, students, faculty, administrative staff, etc.

● Volunteer planning and management.

● Building relationships with local organizations that align with our vision and culture.

● Work closely with the school board, staff, and volunteers to assist them in their activities

● Work to build an alumni network.

● Seek third-party recognitions, grants, special funding, etc.

Operations

● Database planning: data acquisition and management.

● Database management: oversee the management of databases as it relates to enrollment management and development, especially the updating and maintaining of the alumni database

● General office processes and procedures.

● Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Must have experience in enrollment management, development, sales, marketing, communication, and/or volunteer management, preferably in the field of education.

● Ability to appreciate and communicate a passion for Christian education

● Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in developing and accomplishing organizational goals.

● Ability to build a team, effectively recruiting and managing volunteers.

● Superior communication skills, the ability to conceptualize and execute strategic plans, the ability to interact confidently and effectively with school staff, students, donors, trustees, school administration, the media, and alumni.

● Working knowledge of Google Apps and Microsoft Office and the Internet.

● Experience in a Christian education, upper education or not-for-profit environment is preferred.

● A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32225 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person