• Must embrace the mission of Academy 4 to connect churches to schools and their communities to mentor 4th graders in leadership.

• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising.

• Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills.

• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff and volunteers.

• Have the desire and ability to get out of your home office and build external relationships.

• Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.

• Be organized and exhibit “follow through” on tasks and goals.

• Display a positive attitude, showing love and compassion for people and the community, demonstrate versatility in communication, exhibit self confidence, possess common sense, and listen actively.

• Be professionally networked in the fundraising community with professional education and/or certification.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.

• 2–5 years of experience in professional fundraising or a related field is required.

• Meet with prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.

• Develop and implement a major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors in Austin.

• This role is responsible for raising $800,000 annually to support Academy 4’s mission and growth in the Greater Austin area.

• Seek and assist with grant funding opportunities including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.

• This is a hybrid position that combines remote work with in-person responsibilities across the Greater Austin area.

• The Austin Director of Development will attend Academy 4 program sites as needed to introduce the program to prospective donors and build meaningful community connections.

• Assist VP of Development in an annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.

• Coordinate fund raising special events in the Greater Austin area.

• Oversee prospective donor research in Greater Austin area.

• Make public appearances & accept speaking engagements to share information about Academy 4 with the community.

• Participate in Committee meetings.

• Assist in fundraising database and tracking systems.

• Collaborate on publications to support fundraising activities.

• Assist in appreciation and retention programs.

• Always demonstrate professional conduct.

• Perform other related duties as requested.

Competitive/commensurate with experience and other qualifications.