Our school association has been blessed by a loving and supportive community which continues to give our school(s) the strength it needs to equip students with knowledge and wisdom for service in God’s world. God has entrusted us with so much. He gave us this world to tend and care for, He gave us the resources to provide Christian schools, He gave us our children to learn about Him and the world they live in. Whether we are students, alumni, future parents, parents, grandparents, church communities or business leaders, each one of us is a strand in our community blanket. A blanket that is woven with many strands provides strength and durability.

A strong organizational structure incorporating a Development Director enables us to better serve our mission, fulfill our vision and achieve the goals of establishing and nurturing life long supporters of Christian education.

1. Job Title :

Director of Development

The qualified applicant will:

• Have the ability to clearly articulate the vision for Kitchener-Waterloo Christian School Society
• Be a committed evangelical Christian, exhibiting a strong commitment to Christian stewardship, and displaying a solid Christian lifestyle.
• Have a bachelors degree or equivalent with three years relevant experience
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, self motivation ability to recruit and work with volunteers, leadership ability and belief in a team approach to mission-driven goals.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software eg Desktop publishing
• Be able to prioritise and manage a wide variety of tasks within a range of broad objectives.
• Be familiar with the OACS governance structure and have a good understanding of the roles of board, staff, and various administrative committees.
• Be willing to work flexible hours (eg evenings and Saturday workshops,conferences)

1. Overall Objectives
   • Articulate the Schools (Society’s Vision)
   • Build & nurture long term relationships
   • Share & practise a biblical view of stewardship
   • Develop, implement, review and revise a School development & Marketing action plan.
   • Raise significant short & long term funds.

    

   D Specific Responsibilities

   These responsibilities have been grouped around 3 main areas, namely Public Relations, Finance, and Structure.

   Public Relations

   • Informs the members of the school society and the Christian community about the progress and needs of the school.
   • Oversees the production of written materials such as brochures or pamphlets, which are suitable for promotional purposes
   • Submits articles and newsworthy items about the school in the Christian and secular press and/or church bulletins.
   • Will endeavour to continue and expand on involving alumni in School life.
   • Maintains close personal contact with pastors of the churches in the area and keeps them informed about the school.
   • Will actively seek out opportunities to speak at public meetings in support of the school.
   • Works closely with the principal in the promotion & recruitment of students.

   Finances

   • Will work in tandem with the Finance Committee when the annual operating budget is being prepared, and submits to the committee a detailed plan on how to raise the necessary funds for short and long term needs.
   • Ensures a current mailing list of current, and prospective members and supporters is maintained together with mailing lists for Churches and other organizations.
   • Ensures (working with the bookkeeper) that accurate and current records of all gifts are received, assuring that all donations are promptly acknowledged and donors are appropriately thanked for their donations.
   • Organizes and directs special drives for Capital projects, paying special attention to the training and encouragement of volunteer workers.
   • Actively promotes deferred giving programs, such as wills, annuities trusts, and endowments – working closely with G.R.A.C.E.
   • Pays special attention to keeping personal contact with major donors.
   • On a regular basis, contact churches in the constituency soliciting both financial and prayerful support.
   • Will research & develop other areas of financing for the school.

   Structure

   • For the effective and harmonious functioning of the school, it is clearly understood that the principal is the CAO and the position of DD is subordinate to the principal. It is expected that the Principal and DD will work together as a team to facilitate their individual and corporate objectives.
   • In educational matters, including student recruitment, the principal (working with the Board ) is the final decision maker.
   • In all other areas the DD is responsible to the Board .

    

    

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