PURPOSE

Brookstone Schools is looking for an experienced and well-connected fundraiser in the Charlotte area, who would call themselves a self-starter, passionate for Christian education, and drawn to highly relational positions of influence.  This position will support the fundraising efforts of Brookstone Schools by providing oversight of donors in an assigned major gift portfolio ($5,000+), while cultivating relationships and prospective relationships through effective communication of the organization's Christian educational purposes--soliciting funds to advance the mission of Brookstone Schools.

ABOUT

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Brookstone Schools serves students in grades JK-8, offering a Christ-centered, academically excellent education.  With 90% of students in grades 3-8 at/or above grade level in both reading comprehension and math, the school has prepared 99% of their alumni to graduate high school over the past decade.

Since its founding in 2001, Brookstone has partnered with families, churches, and the community to provide children with opportunities for growth and achievement that would otherwise be unavailable.  The school's mission is to glorify God by equipping under-resourced students academically, socially, and spiritually for lives of future leadership and service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand, embrace, and integrate the Brookstone Schools philosophy and theology of fundraising into all donor relations.
• Effectively communicate Brookstone Schools' Christian mission and vision of education to existing and prospective donors.
• Provide sound stewardship and direction to donors, guiding them to support Brookstone's mission and vision on an annual and seasonal basis.
• Develop and implement processes to streamline donor engagement and retention within the assigned portfolio, as well as across the development program.
• Oversee and execute the production, maintenance, and updating of weekly and monthly gift reports.
• Expected to take initiative, adapt as responsibilities shift, and lean into both donor-facing and collaborative team functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely daily data entry into the CRM for proper donor management and tracking.
• Align daily duties with annual goals and objectives set by executive leadership.
• Collaborate with the Head of School, development, marketing/special event staff, and Board to ensure donor requests are handled efficiently and with excellence.
• Lead, oversee or support fundraising and events as assigned by Brookstone's executive leadership and development team--working alongside marketing/special event planners and administrative team members to execute a successful engagement.
• Serve as a liaison with Brookstone staff and third-party partners to complete fundraising projects effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned aligned with advancing donor relationships

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside in Charlotte, NC, and engage regularly in the local community.
• Must fully agree with and commit to upholding Brookstone Schools Statement of Faith in word and deed.
• A born-again believer in Jesus Christ who has an active faith and maintains faithful fellowship with other believers (Hebrews 10:25)
• Demonstrates a Christ-like attitude in dealing with others on behalf of Brookstone Schools.
• Upholds integrity in professional and personal life--supporting the ministry through prayer.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-years+ of fundraising and/or revenue-generating experience (major company/nonprofit)--preferred expertise as a Major Gift Officer, especially in acquisition, donor development, and program growth.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills--both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new fundraising ideas and strategies.
• A collaborative team player who fosters unity and embraces a service mindset.
• Passionate about advancing the mission of Christian education for under-resourced children.
• 3-5 references preferred

REPORTS TO

Head of School