Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for The Oaks Academy's advancement strategy, aligning philanthropic priorities with the school's mission, growth objectives, and long-term financial sustainability
• Lead and oversee all fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, annual giving, capital campaigns, planned giving, stewardship, events, and donor engagement
• Partner with the CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees to advance philanthropic goals and cultivate a strong culture of giving across the organization
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects, building meaningful relationships with individuals, families, foundations, corporations, and community leaders
• Develop and execute strategies to increase philanthropic support and grow The Oaks Academy endowment
• Lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, foundation, and corporate donors
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for a high-performing advancement team of four professionals
• Create and manage a comprehensive planned giving program
• Ensure ethical stewardship of donor relationships and compliance with all fundraising policies, procedures, and best practices
• Oversee advancement operations, including budgeting, donor databases, prospect research, reporting, and supporting systems and processes

Requirements

• Demonstrates a relationship-first approach to fundraising and donor engagement
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in a faith-based, educational, or nonprofit setting
• Proven success in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts
• Experience leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated track record of fundraising success, including achieving ambitious philanthropic goals
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align advancement initiatives with organizational priorities and long-term objectives
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Committed Christian who actively supports and embraces the Christ-centered mission, values, and culture of The Oaks Academy