Advancement Assistant

Delaware County Christian School is accepting applications from qualified persons to serve as a full time Advancement Assistant. The Advancement Assistant is a full time/year round position that supports the Advancement Department and manages and assists in the overall functions of the office. Please check the our Statement of Faithand apply if you believe that we are a best-fit school for you to develop personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Duties & Responsibilities:

A successful Advancement Assistant effectively executes a variety of distinct tasks. As such, while the following does not represent a comprehensive list, it aims to outline the primary areas of responsibility:

• Managing the constituent database:
  • Recording gifts and statements of intent
  • Logging donor communications and conversations
  • Pulling mailing and donor lists
  • Tracking mailing and other campaigns
  • Generating reports and dashboards
• Helping to coordinate fundraising events
• Managing the donor acknowledgement process
• Assisting with donor research and prospective donor identification
• Fielding inquiries into the office with professionalism and sociability
• Helping to coordinate development communications
• Managing office, including inventory, file storage and other administrative needs
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and solid understanding of the Word of God. There should be evidence of a godly lifestyle based on a commitment to Jesus Christ.
• A passion for Christian education, paired with a commitment to DC’s mission and alignment with biblical values

Education & Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Two years or more of experience in nonprofit development, communications, or related field

Skills Required:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong personal relationship skills and the ability to work closely with a wide range of people
• Office management skills
• A high level of professionalism, including a high level of discretion and respect for confidentiality
• Project management skills
• Computer literacy and aptitude, including Microsoft Office products and CRM databases. Background in Raisers Edge NXT preferred.

Note: position requires some nights and weekends for special events