Development Manager

Elijah House Academy; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse educational institution located in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a full-time Development Manager who will lead fundraising efforts and coordinate donor communications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, experience in development, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing donations, inspiring volunteers, and managing donor relations through newsletters and events. Join a team committed to building a Christ-centered educational community with a focus on growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with a diverse community.
• Experience in a development office is preferred.
• Protect privileged information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donation administration, including donor data entry and recognition.
• Coordinate and manage volunteer experiences.
• Create and distribute newsletters to the donor community.
• Track events and special initiatives effectively.
• Assist in student mentoring.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organization

Excellent problem-solving ability

Professionalism

Good planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications

Job description

Development Manager

Position Summary

Elijah House Academy (EHA) is a diverse and Christ-centered school community serving over 185 students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is actively growing enrollment and evolving its educational philosophy toward a blend of classical and Charlotte Mason approaches. EHA recently completed a major capital improvement phase, opening a 12,000‑square‑foot multipurpose building.

The Development Manager is a team‑leader position that focuses primarily on administering the annual fund program, coordinating volunteer services, managing donor communications, and leading fundraising events.

This role is full‑time, 12‑month, and typically scheduled 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Position Reporting Responsibility

The Development Manager reports directly to the Director of Development and supervises the Advancement Database Coordinator.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Agree with the EHA statement of religious beliefs.
• Embode the mission, vision, and values of EHA.
• Demonstrate the ability to build relationships, communicate, and collaborate with our diverse community.
• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications.
• Have experience in a development office (preferred).
• Protect EHA privileged information.
• Model servant leadership, grace, and love in all relationships and interactions.
• Develop relationships with colleagues to achieve teamwork, relational unity, spiritual growth, and loyalty.
• Provide team support for all matters, processes, and initiatives.
• Assist team members in facilitating school‑wide wins.
• Assume collaborative responsibility for operating‑plan goals and fiscal stewardship.

Position Skills

• Welcome and delight in relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability, judgment, and sound decision making.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Professionalism.
• Confidentiality.
• Technological skills.
• Excellent people‑management skills.
• Good coaching, counseling, mentoring, and advising skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and high accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee donation administration
   • Donor data entry, gift tracking, and recognition.
   • Review and report on donor data.
   • Administer NAP and EISTCP tax credits (shared).
   • Manage donors < $1,000.
2. Inspire and coordinate volunteers
   • Understand the volunteer landscape at EHA.
   • Advertise and connect remarkable volunteers to opportunities.
   • Track, oversee, and manage volunteer experiences, relationships, and appreciation.
   • Administer volunteer applications and background checks.
   • Seek new sources of funding and partnership among individuals, foundations, and churches.
3. Communicate with the donor community
   • Create and distribute quarterly newsletter and monthly e‑newsletters.
   • Create, with the advancement team, the annual stewardship report, annual fund plan, year‑end plan, and communication plan.
   • Update development and employment opportunities on the website.
   • Other donor/community mailings.
   • Manage EHA photography and videos (limited).
   • Coordinate creation of videos when needed.
   • Order printing materials and supplies.
4. Events and special initiatives
   • Annual gala – database tracking, vendors, volunteers, and communication pieces.
   • Partner Day.
   • Other events led by volunteers and the team.
5. Assist a homeroom teacher with morning discipleship and student mentoring.