Program Development Director Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Development Director

Location: Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg

Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer

Job Summary:

As the Development Director, you are responsible for leading and driving revenue-generating strategies to support the CSAGH's mission and growth. You will design and execute the school's comprehensive development plan — including the annual fund, major gifts, grants, and community partnerships — while overseeing donor stewardship, fundraising events, and the business partnership program. You will work closely with and provide strategic support to the Chief Advancement Officer and represent development efforts to the School Board as needed. This role is ideal for a strategic, relationship-driven leader with strong experience in fundraising, project management, and leadership.

Desired Attributes:

• Professes a strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates regular attendance at a Bible-believing church aligned with the CSAGH Statement of Faith.
• Agrees with and upholds the principles outlined in Articles II, III, and XII, section 1 of the Constitution of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Exhibits a clear commitment to Christian Education and a wholehearted embrace of CSAGH's vision.
• Demonstrates servant leadership and models the school's faith and mission in donor and community relationships.
• Be willing to work as a team member or independently as projects require.
• Self-motivated, dynamic, well-organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable individual.
• Cultivates healthy and positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, school administration, board members, and business partners.
• Capacity to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for events.
• Willing to engage in professional development training as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Strategic Development & Fundraising

• Design, lead, and execute the school's annual development plan, including annual fund, major gifts, and grant strategy, in alignment with the school's strategic plan and mission.
• Set fundraising goals and benchmarks in collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer; track and report progress against those goals.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals; manage the full grant lifecycle including tracking, compliance, and reporting.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects and key donor relationships.
• Explore and develop planned giving and endowment opportunities as the program matures.

2) Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with alumni, parents, grandparents, church partners, and community donors.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship plans, ensuring timely gift acknowledgment, accurate tax receipting, and meaningful donor recognition.
• Maintain high-quality, consistent communication with donors, community partners, and internal stakeholders to foster trust and promote the school's mission.

3) Development Events

• Plan, oversee, and execute development events, including RACE, CSAGH Golf Classic, and other donor appreciation events, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach activities.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers and committee members supporting events and campaigns.
• Manage event budgets and vendor relationships.

4) Business Partnerships & EITC

• Own and grow the business sponsorship program, cultivating relationships that provide mutually beneficial, sustained support for the school's goals.
• Lead the EITC program, including participant communication, prospecting new participants, and scheduling and facilitating meetings.

5) Leadership, Systems & Board Support

• Establish and refine systems and processes to ensure development initiatives are executed efficiently, on time, and in alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain and oversee the integrity of the donor database/CRM, ensuring accurate records and giving history.
• Provide strategic support to the Chief Advancement Officer, including scheduling, reporting, budget input, and long-range planning.
• Prepare and present development reports and fundraising updates to leadership and the School Board as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

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