Fundraising Coordinator - Choice Schools

Fundraising Campaign Coordinator

Part-time, estimated 20 hours a week (12 months)

Ivywood Classical Academy is a tuition-free public school that educates students using the virtues-based and rigorous classical education tradition. The classical curriculum is time-tested, research-based, and is proven to develop children into thoughtful, caring, educated, freethinking young adults. The curriculum emphasizes an education in the humanities, sciences, and arts, and integrates Spanish and Latin language to promote depth in learning.

Ivywood strives to produce students of high moral character who understand the world and what it means to be a contributing member of society. We place a strong focus on the why behind our lessons, which fosters a love for learning and inspires wonder in our students. Ivywood Classical Academy is a proud Hillsdale College Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI) Member School.

We are seeking to hire a dedicated Fundraising Campaign Coordinator to help us implement a capital campaign and ensure the longevity of our school. The Campaign Coordinator will report to the school leader and work alongside the fundraising committee to execute the organization's robust vision for growth over the upcoming years. You will be responsible for implementing strategies to secure donors and contributions to support the organization, provide oversight of the fund development program, monitor development activities, and manage the behind the scenes needs of the fundraising campaign. We are looking for someone who believes in classical education, has a strong passion for relationship building, and has the ability to manage multiple high-level projects.

The Campaign Coordinator is responsible for executing the day-to-day operations of all capital campaign activities. This position is school office-based, part-time with occasional night/weekend hours.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Foster a culture of philanthropy and ensure that fund development is executed in keeping with the organization's values, vision, and mission.
• Coordinate campaign fundraising activities for volunteers and staff
• Create all materials related to internal planning sessions, including agendas, reports, budget updates, campaign updates, letters (solicitation and recruitment of campaign leadership)
• Work with the Communications and Marketing Team to oversee the creation of all campaign materials (brochures, stationery, pledge forms, etc.)
• Provide support/follow-up/reminders to the fundraising leadership committee
• Manage volunteer leadership communications, solicitations, and cabinet meetings
• Coordinate prospect lists and manage donation documentation and ongoing updates
• Manage gift acknowledgment, data, and donor and volunteer correspondence with other staff
• Coordinate campaign events, including logistics, committee recruitment and management
• Coordinate and assist in the development of communication pieces, particularly e-blasts and social media
• Maintain organizational data in the donor database with consistency and attention to detail for all donor and gift entries.
• Help to recruit, train, and motivate fundraising volunteers.
• Keep abreast of developments in philanthropy and fund development.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and proven fund development and capital campaign experience preferred
• Experience working with high-level volunteers in a fund development setting
• Demonstrated ability to handle donor interest and personal information with tact and sensitivity, in a confidential manner
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with a strong customer service orientation
• Excellent organizational skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of donor database software, social media tools, and comfort with technology
• Professional presentation, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and an energetic and engaging personality
• Ability to set and meet realistic goals, establish work priorities, organize people and materials to reach goals, handle pressure well, and evaluate and report results
• Ability to multi-task while handling work expectations including telephone, basic office machines, reading, writing, typing, computer/data entry, and some travel

Travel:

This position will include an estimated 25% travel throughout Michigan.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Work Location: 14356 Genoa Ct, Plymouth, MI 48170

Please contact Sara Hogle, sarahogle@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Ivywood Classical Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Classical Model, Ivywood Classical Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding classical schools within the state. The Classical Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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