JOB SPECIFICATION

POSITION: Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Administration

LOCATION: Great Hearts Anthem

REPORTS TO: Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-time (eligible for benefits)

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $50,500 - $60,500

Position Summary:

The Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer serves as the lead fundraiser dedicated to the development of individual and corporate matching funding resources for their K-12 school community.

This individual implements the donor cycle in accordance with the predetermined Annual Campaign Strategic Plan. They are responsible to meet on-going fundraising benchmarks around family participation, total new gifts, total renewal gifts, and financial goals associated with the most important campaign(s) at the academy – Community Investment and the Tax Credit Drive (AZ region specific).

The Family Giving & Community Engagement Officer serves as the liaison between the parent community and the school, creating a space for the community to engage with the Academy in a meaningful way and in compliance with fundraising and gift acceptance policies. In direction from the Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager and in close coordination with the Regional Director of Philanthropy this position provides the following services:

Strategic Development & Fundraising Leadership

• Lead the implementation and successful execution of the academy’s Strategic Development Plan in full alignment with all Great Hearts Academies fundraising policies, procedures, and gift acceptance policies.

• Meet defined fundraising goals and deliverables through disciplined planning, execution, and accountability.

• Serve as the academy’s primary fundraising leader and public-facing representative, advocating for the mission and fostering a strong culture of philanthropy.

Campus & Community Partnership

• Cultivate and steward relationships with faculty, parents, administration, donors, and volunteers to strengthen engagement and community investment.

• Serve as the central liaison and fundraising partner to the Headmaster and Parent Service Organizations for all campus development activities.

• Meet weekly or bi-weekly with the Headmaster to ensure alignment of fundraising priorities, integration with parent engagement efforts, and compliance with board-approved network-wide policies.

Major Gifts & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with the assigned Major Gift Officer to support academy-based major gift initiatives, including:

  • Capital campaigns

  • Designated gifts

  • Grant opportunities

  • Leadership Society initiatives

• Conduct direct major gift solicitations when directed.

• Promote, secure, and manage Athletic sponsorships in collaboration with the Athletic Director and Major Gift Officer.

Meetings & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Attend weekly status meetings with the assigned Senior Family Giving Officer.

• Participate in monthly meetings with the Regional Family Giving/Annual Campaign Manager.

• Engage in quarterly Regional and America network-wide Development team meetings.

• Build trust and transparency through positive collaboration with fundraising colleagues to achieve collective goals as one unified team.

Community Engagement & Representation

• Regularly attend and participate in constituent gatherings such as:

  • Academy Advisory Boards

  • Parent Service Organizations

  • Community investment discussions

     

• Inform and engage the community around Community Investment, Tax Credit initiatives, and fundraising policy implementation.

• Serve as a communications liaison for school newsletters.

• Manage and post social media content related to fundraising and development initiatives.

• Act as a public speaker at key academy events to promote and represent the Culture of Philanthropy, including:

  • Prospective family tours

  • Information nights

  • Enrollment meetings

  • Coffee talks with the Headmaster

  • Curriculum nights

  • Meet-the-Teacher events

  • Athletic banquets

  • Other academy events

     

Operational & Compliance Responsibilities

• Align work schedule with school activities, including before- and after-school events requiring in-person engagement.

• Oversee all philanthropic deposits and serve as liaison to the Development Data Specialist for accurate gift entry.

• Adhere to the Donor Bill of Rights in all fundraising practices.

Qualifications, Competencies, and Strengths:

• Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience: Employment or volunteerism experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, marketing, communications, or other like relative employment.

Special Skills:

• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Great Hearts.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills; oriented towards detail, thoroughness, and accuracy.

• Superior organization, communication, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Comfortable navigating multiple Development and Financial systems and online databases/CRM.

• Is resourceful, a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members at their academy and regional office and donor constituents.

• Creative problem-solving and creative thinking skills.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

• Strong and fearless Public Speaking and Cold Calling skills.

Additional Requirements:

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card.

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Travel required: May need to travel locally or across regions to meet with academy families and attend school activities and occasional annual conferences.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit an online application at www.greatheartsamerica.org