Strategic Development & Major Gifts Director

Southwest Christian High School; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Christian High School is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising, major gifts cultivation, and capital campaigns in a Christ-centered education environment. The role focuses on building donor relationships with families, corporate partners, and the broader community.

As a member of the Executive Cabinet, this director partners with the Head of School to ensure long-term financial sustainability and acts as a public ambassador for SWCHS’s mission, values, and educational

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, development, or communications.
• Proven success in building relationships and securing major gifts.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns, annual funds, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Strategic fundraising and major gifts: identify, cultivate, and secure major donor prospects; develop and implement growth strategies; support annual campaigns and capital campaigns.
• Institutional gifts and funding: develop corporate partnerships; pursue foundation and corporate grants aligned with SWCHS.
• Special events: plan and execute events to engage community; recruit and manage volunteers.
• Alumni relations: create a robust alumni program; organize alumni events; serve as main contact for alumni.
• Department and database management: supervise Development Associate; oversee fundraising database and reporting; support annual audit.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Nonprofit communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Blackbaud databases

Job description

Southwest Christian High School is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising, major gifts cultivation, and capital campaigns in a Christ-centered education environment. The role focuses on building donor relationships with families, corporate partners, and the broader community.

As a member of the Executive Cabinet, this director partners with the Head of School to ensure long-term financial sustainability and acts as a public ambassador for SWCHS’s mission, values, and educational