Texas Annual Campaign Director

JOB SPECIFICATION

POSITION: Texas Annual Campaign Director

DEPARTMENT: Development

LOCATION: San Antonio or North Texas

REPORTS TO: VP of Development, Texas

FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-time $65K-$75K

Purpose: The Texas Annual Campaign Director oversees the Directors of Academy Giving and ensures that they receive the support, mentorship, in-person coaching, and problem solving needed to successfully conduct annual campaigns to meet budgeted annual goals.

The Annual Campaign Director directly reports to the Great Hearts Texas Vice President of Development.  The Annual Campaign Director directly supports all Academy specific on-site development personnel who serve at their respected communities. They are the point person for problem solving around compliance with development policies and procedures at the academy level in support of on-site fundraising activities.  In addition, they backfill for on-site team members when a vacancy is determined.  In consultation and coordination with the GHTX Vice President of Development, the Annual Campaign Director is responsible for the recruitment, screening, and on-boarding for new annual campaign officers, when needed.  The Annual Campaign Director is also the point person to support on-site team members to execute funding raising initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Arranges in-person meetings with each DAG to ensure best practice coaching and other guidance is provided and ensures accountability through quarterly check-ins.

• Ensuring DAGS receive the support, mentoring, and coaching needed.
• Act as the point person for problem solving regarding compliance with development policies and procedures to ensure support and prioritization of on-site fundraising activities.
• Provide accountability to ensure that DAGs execute predetermined development strategies and achieve budgeted annual goals for annual campaigns.
• Escalate concerns to the relevant team member or GHTX VP of Development a problem is identified by annual campaign officers.
• On occasion, identify parents that have great capacity and/or a need for a more concierge donor cycle approach. This could include current parents, corporations, foundations, and one-off requests driven by the potential donor.
• Serve as the GHTX VP of Development’s liaison to DAGs.
• Serve as central point of contact for Headmasters regarding annual campaign officer performance or support needs.
• Arrange support and/or backfill for DAGs when there is a vacancy.
• Recruit, screen, and on-board new annual campaign officers.
• Assists the GHTX VP of Development.

The Texas Annual Campaign Director:

• Participates in weekly 1:1 meeting with the GHTX VP of Development and joins regular meetings with the Annual Campaign Manager serving all other regions.
• Facilitates bi-weekly Zoom calls with annual DAGs to review the weekly development report and offer clarity, provide solutions, and share best practices.
• Holds quarterly 1:1 in-person meetings with every DAG.
• Provides one-off reports when requested.
• Reviews and recommends marketing and constituent list requests to the Great Hearts Foundation.
• Attends bi-monthly Development team meetings hosted by the GH Foundation, bi-monthly training sessions offered by Zoom, and Parent Service Organization leadership meetings.
• Facilitates bi-monthly meeting for DAGs.
• Attends and assists in the development of the Annual Development Retreat

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Related Experience

• Prior experience as an Academy Giving Manager or Director of Academy Giving preferred.
• Prior experience in service of or working in collaboration with Academy Giving Managers/Dir. of Academy Giving or in a similar function within a private or charter school preferred.
• Prior experience using database and Raiser’s edge software preferred but not required.
• Prior experience raising funds through annual campaigns at a local branch, school, or not-for-profit organization.

Special Skills:

• Commitment to the philosophy, mission, and core values of Great Hearts Academies.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Excellent organization, communication, and computer skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members and constituents.
• Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

Must successfully pass a Texas DPS background and fingerprint screening.

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Travel required: May need to travel approx. 20% between San Antonio, North Texas and nationally.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please apply on our website using this direct link:

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=GREATHEARTS&cws=40&rid=1666