Director of Advancement
Website Capstone Classical Academy
Position Description
Capstone Director of Advancement Job Description
Pray for Capstone Classical Academy’s Headmaster, board, leadership team, faculty, staff, and families.
• Represent Capstone Classical Academy’s mission, and most importantly, Jesus Christ, by submitting to the
Holy Spirit in interactions with donors, colleagues, and families to the glory of God.
• Oversee and direct the work of the advancement office assistant.
• Keep written records of all contacts and meetings within the CRM.
• Manage the advancement budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial
goals and guidelines.
• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support academy goals.
• Golden Gryphon Fund and Golden Gryphon Society
• Work with the Headmaster to set Golden Gryphon Fund (GGF) goals.
• Develop and implement a coordinated strategy for the GGF.
• Recruit, train, and encourage GGF volunteers.
• Maximize employer-matching gift programs.
• Coordinate Giving Hearts Day.
• Maximize ND Tax Credit Program.
• Work with the Headmaster to plan and implement capital campaigns.
• Direct and oversee all advancement events.
• Work with the Headmaster to create and implement a planned giving program.
• Personally conduct calls and visits for leadership-level gifts
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, prospects, and alumni to enhance engagement and
secure philanthropic support.
• Identify grant opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, and manage grant reporting requirements
to secure and maintain external funding sources.
• Chair the advancement team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate fundraising effectiveness, identify trends, and
make data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies.
• Work closely with marketing and communications team to develop messaging, campaigns, and materials
that effectively communicate the academy’s mission and impact to donors and the public.
• Work with the Headmaster to identify and cultivate relationships with key families in the community.
• Lead the cultivation of a culture of giving with newly enrolled families each year.
• Attend important school events to maintain rapport with constituents.
• Provide helpful observations and critique to the Headmaster for the purpose of helping him to improve
relationships with donors and other key advancement stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned by the Headmaster
To apply for this job email your details to pfisher@capstoneclassical.com