Director of Development
The Director of Development is responsible for leading all fundraising, donor relations, and strategic development initiatives. This role is critical to the long-term sustainability and growth of City Academy of Atlanta and supports scholarships, operations, capital improvements, and program expansion.
Key responsibilities of the Director of Development include but are not limited to:
Fundraising & Revenue Generation
- Develop and execute a comprehensive annual development strategy aligned with CAA’s mission and growth goals
- Cultivate and solicit individual, major, corporate, and foundation donors
- Lead all grant research, writing, submission, and reporting
- Plan and manage fundraising campaigns and events
- Build and maintain a donor pipeline and long-term stewardship strategy
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Strengthen relationships with donors, families, alumni, and community partners
- Design communication strategies including donor updates, appeals, recognition, and impact reporting
- Manage donor database and acknowledgment systems
Strategic Planning & School Collaboration
- Partner with school leadership to align fundraising with operational priorities
- Forecast financial development opportunities
- Represent CAA at community and outreach events
Communications & Marketing Support
- Assist with mission-driven messaging across fundraising, website, and reporting materials
- Ensure transparency and accountability in donor communications
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor development staff, volunteers, or committees
- Report regularly on fundraising results and progress to the City Academy Board
- Model Christ-centered professionalism and integrity
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of fundraising or development leadership experience
- Proven success in donor engagement and revenue growth
- Strong communication and grant writing skills
- Experience in education, nonprofit, or faith-based organizations preferred
- Deep personal alignment with Christian education and CAA’s mission
Desired Attributes
- Passion for supporting families and Christian education
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Collaborative leadership style
- High integrity and professionalism
Additional Information
City Academy of Atlanta (CAA) employees come from a broad range of church backgrounds. All employees are expected to be members in good standing of a Christian church whose doctrinal convictions are not in conflict with CAA’s beliefs. To ensure unity in our theological foundations, employees must affirm CAA’s Statement of Faith and the Testimony and Lifestyle Statement and seek to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the biblical beliefs and values expressed in that statement.
City Academy of Atlanta is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian nonprofit religious organization. CAA makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. As a religious organization, CAA reserves the right to hire employees who affirm and support the school’s Christian mission, Statement of Faith, and religious beliefs, which are central to our identity and daily operations.
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