Development Manager

ICSV - International Christian School of Vienna; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 35 000 - 65 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established institution is seeking a passionate Development Manager to spearhead its fundraising efforts. This role involves building relationships with donors, alumni, and the community to promote the school's mission. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills and a strong drive to achieve financial goals through innovative fundraising campaigns. If you are motivated, organized, and committed to a faith-based educational environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community and support the mission of the school.

Leistungen

Health insurance

Company paid pension insurance

Paid vacation

Financial support for professional development

Tuition and fee discounts for staff with children

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in fundraising in a not-for-profit role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the school’s development program and report to the School Director.
• Identify fundraising opportunities and develop relationships with donors.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Cross-Cultural Experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

HIRING NOW

ICSV is currently seeking a full-time Development Manager to join our team on 1 August 2025 or earlier.

In this role, the development manager is responsible for leading the school’s development program as adopted by the School Board and will be reporting directly to the School Director. (S)he is also responsible for developing and maintaining active and productive relationships with staff members, donors, alumni, and the school’s local community as appropriate and promoting the school’s mission to both internal constituencies and the community at large. (S)he will use expert communication skills and a sense of initiative to identify fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, design and implement fundraising campaigns throughout the calendar year, and reach ICSV’s financial goals through major gifts.

The ICSV development manager must be motivated, self-driven, creative, professional, and organized. We are looking for someone who believes in the mission of our school and has exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts, as well as strategizing and reaching our fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, marketing, business, public relations, or related field
• Preferably, at least three to five years of experience in organizing fundraising (donation programs, capital campaigns, etc.) in a not-for-profit development role
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment
• Have an understanding of international Christian education
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• German language skills a plus

Spiritual Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Committed to support ICSV’s Christian mission and faith-based education
• Willing to honor and uphold all standards outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Able to sign the ICSV Statement of Faith
• Active member of a church that supports the school’s Statement of Faith

Key Competencies

• Must have experience in development work or be willing to attend ongoing professional development training
• The ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with board members, donors, parents, administrators, and faculty
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to carefully listen with an empathetic understanding for the funders’ needs and interests
• The ability to meet deadlines and work independently with little or no supervision
• The ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning multiple events
• The ability to be resourceful, optimistic, innovative, and flexible to embrace new opportunities
• The ability to work as a leader and as part of a team
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• An enthusiasm for pioneering and creating new materials and resources, and in some cases, adapting existing materials for use in fundraising for ICSV

Benefits For Eligible Employees

• Health insurance
• Company paid pension insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Financial support for professional development
• Tuition and fee discounts for staff with children

If you are passionate about Christ and furthering the mission of ICSV excites you, we would love to get to know you.

Please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to the HR Department at [e-mail]

This is an exciting time to join ICSV!