Development Director: Education Fundraising & Partnerships

Confluence Academy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Academies in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting students and teachers. You will build donor communities, oversee annual giving, major gifts, grants, and planned giving, and align resources with school priorities.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned development professional, able to supervise staff, cultivate donors, and partner with the CEO and board to advance education equity through engaging campaigns

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding writing ability to craft persuasive fundraising messages.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive development plan to meet revenue goals.
• Oversee annual giving, major gifts, grants, and special events.
• Cultivate and steward donors and build relationships with partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Blackbaud

Raiser’s Edge

CharityEngine

Job description

Confluence Academies in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program supporting students and teachers. You will build donor communities, oversee annual giving, major gifts, grants, and planned giving, and align resources with school priorities.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned development professional, able to supervise staff, cultivate donors, and partner with the CEO and board to advance education equity through engaging campaigns