Part-Time Development Director for Christian Education

THE DELAWARE COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETY; Newtown Square (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Phileo Shared Services is seeking a Part-Time Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution across a network of Christian school partners. This role is ideal for a development professional who is passionate about Christian education and skilled at building donor relationships, systems, and strategies.

The Development Director will work in close partnership with school leadership and advancement staff to grow donor engagement and meet annual fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising or development experience (education or nonprofit sector preferred).
• Proven success in annual fund, donor relations, and event fundraising.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, self-motivated, and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize development processes at partner schools.
• Build and execute annual development calendar for communications, appeals, and events.
• Lead donor engagement, cultivation, and recognition strategies.
• Manage EITC/OSTC outreach and seasonal campaigns; support major gifts and capital campaigns.
• Identify grant opportunities and manage grant submissions and reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Job description

Phileo Shared Services is seeking a Part-Time Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution across a network of Christian school partners. This role is ideal for a development professional who is passionate about Christian education and skilled at building donor relationships, systems, and strategies.

The Development Director will work in close partnership with school leadership and advancement staff to grow donor engagement and meet annual fundraising goals.