Part-Time Development Director for Christian Education

Delaware County Christian School; Newtown Square (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 42,000; 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 focuses on building donor relationships, systems, and strategies.

The Development Director will work with school leadership to grow donor engagement and meet annual fundraising goals. It is a hybrid position with up to 20 hours per week and occasional in-person meetings in the greater Philadelphia region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fundraising or development experience in education or nonprofit sector.
• Proven success in annual fund, donor relations, and event-based fundraising.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic, self-motivated, and highly organized.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and adapt to different school cultures.
• A passion for Christian education, paired with a commitment to DC’s mission and alignment with biblical values.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ with evidence of a godly lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize development office processes and procedures at partner schools.
• Build and execute an annual development calendar to guide communications, appeals, and events.
• Help establish or manage a Development Committee to support and extend fundraising capacity.
• Lead EITC/OSTC outreach, including planning and executing a fall informational breakfast.
• Develop and implement seasonal campaigns and year-end giving strategies.
• Collaborate on materials to support annual fund, major gift, and capital campaign efforts.
• Identify relevant grant opportunities and support the grant writing process.
• Maintain organized records of grant submissions, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Team 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 focuses on building donor relationships, systems, and strategies.

The Development Director will work with school leadership to grow donor engagement and meet annual fundraising goals. It is a hybrid position with up to 20 hours per week and occasional in-person meetings in the greater Philadelphia region.