Family Giving and Community Engagement Officer

Great Hearts Academies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer 401(k) match

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Family Giving and Community Engagement Officer in Scottsdale, AZ. You will lead donor development, manage family and corporate giving, and collaborate with campus leadership to meet fundraising goals and strengthen community involvement.

You will engage with parents, faculty, and volunteers, coordinate with the Regional team, and promote philanthropy across school events and communications. Strong public speaking and relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, marketing, communications, or related fields preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the academy’s Strategic Development Plan and fundraising policies.
• Develop and meet fundraising goals and benchmarks for family participation and gifts.
• Serve as liaison between parents, staff, donors, and volunteers to strengthen engagement.
• Collaborate with Headmaster and Parent Service Organizations on campus development activities.
• Support major gift initiatives and funding opportunities with the Major Gift Officer.
• Represent fundraising efforts in community events and academy communications.

Skills

Public speaking

Cold calling

Customer service

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Confidentiality

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Position Title: Family Giving and Community Engagement OfficerLocation: Scottsdale Prep/Archway Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZReports To: Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign ManagerFLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time (eligible for benefits)Compensation Amount: $50,500 - $60,500About Great Hearts AcademiesGreat Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally.Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.What does Great Hearts have to offer?We offer a range of distinctive benefits designed to support the well-being and growth of our faculty and staff:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution.Retirement Planning: A competitive 401(k) with employer match.Supportive & Mission-Driven Culture: Join a workplace centered around true collegiality, collaboration, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.Position SummaryThe Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer serves as the lead fundraiser dedicated to the development of individual and corporate matching funding resources for their K-12 school community.This individual implements the donor cycle in accordance with the predetermined Annual Campaign Strategic Plan. They are responsible to meet on-going fundraising benchmarks around family participation, total new gifts, total renewal gifts, and financial goals associated with the most important campaign(s) at the academy – Community Investment and the Tax Credit Drive (AZ region specific).The Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer serves as the liaison between the parent community and the school, creating a space for the community to engage with the Academy in a meaningful way and in compliance with fundraising and gift acceptance policies. In direction from the Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager and in close coordination with the Regional Director of Philanthropy this position provides the following services:Strategic Development & Fundraising Leadership· Lead the implementation and successful execution of the academy’s Strategic Development Plan in full alignment with all Great Hearts Academies fundraising policies, procedures, and gift acceptance policies.· Meet defined fundraising goals and deliverables through disciplined planning, execution, and accountability.· Serve as the academy’s primary fundraising leader and public-facing representative, advocating for the mission and fostering a strong culture of philanthropy.Campus & Community Partnership· Cultivate and steward relationships with faculty, parents, administration, donors, and volunteers to strengthen engagement and community investment.· Serve as the central liaison and fundraising partner to the Headmaster and Parent Service Organizations for all campus development activities.· Meet weekly or bi-weekly with the Headmaster to ensure alignment of fundraising priorities, integration with parent engagement efforts, and compliance with board-approved network-wide policies.Major Gifts & Strategic Initiatives· Partner with the assigned Major Gift Officer to support academy-based major gift initiatives, including:Capital campaignsDesignated giftsGrant opportunitiesLeadership Society initiatives· Conduct direct major gift solicitations when directed.· Promote, secure, and manage Athletic sponsorships in collaboration with the Athletic Director andMajor Gift Officer.Meetings & Cross-Functional Collaboration· Attend weekly status meetings with the assigned Senior Family Giving Officer.· Participate in monthly meetings with the Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager.· Engage in quarterly Regional and America network-wide Development team meetings.· Build trust and transparency through positive collaboration with fundraising colleagues to achieve collective goals as one unified team.Community Engagement & Representation· Regularly attend and participate in constituent gatherings such as:Academy Advisory BoardsParent Service OrganizationsCommunity investment discussions· Inform and engage the community around Community Investment, Tax Credit initiatives, and fundraising policy implementation.· Serve as a communications liaison for school newsletters.· Manage and post social media content related to fundraising and development initiatives.· Act as a public speaker at key academy events to promote and represent the Culture of Philanthropy, including:Prospective family toursInformation nightsEnrollment meetingsCoffee talks with the HeadmasterCurriculum nightsMeet-the-Teacher eventsAthletic banquetsOther academy eventsOperational & Compliance Responsibilities· Align work schedule with school activities, including before- and after-school events requiring in-person engagement.· Oversee all philanthropic deposits and serve as liaison to the Development Data Specialist for accurate gift entry.· Adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights in all fundraising practices.Qualifications, Competencies, and StrengthsEducation/Certification: Bachelor’s degree required.Required/Preferred Experience: Employment or volunteerism experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, marketing, communications, or other like relative employment.Required/Preferred Skills:Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great HeartsSuperior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.Superior organization, communication, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Is resourceful, a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members at their academy and regional office and donor constituentsCreative problem-solving skillsAbility to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.Strong and fearless Public Speaking and Cold Calling skillsPhysical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.