Development Coordinator

An emerging network of charter public schools, Amana Academy is seeking leaders with a sense of adventure and curiosity to work in a diverse, supportive and collaborative environment with a “We are Crew” mindset. Established in 2005, our demonstrated track record of empowering students to do more than they think possible has resulted in Amana schools being among the most well-regarded public charter schools in the state of Georgia.

Our flagship campus is located in Alpharetta and is authorized by Fulton County Schools and the Georgia Department of Education. It is open to students in grades K-8 who reside in the Fulton County Schools district. Our West Atlanta campus, opened in August 2022, is located in Smyrna and is authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission. It serves students in grades K-5 residing in the state of Georgia, and is planned to expand each year. Both campuses are tuition-free.

As a member of the network office team and in partnership with the Executive Director. The primary role of the Development Coordinator is to generate external support for Amana Academy. This role will recruit and manage the Volunteer Program which consists of corporate volunteers, partners & parents. In addition, the role will cultivate relationships with corporate and private foundations to generate financial support. This role is directly responsible for the development and successful implementation of the annual development plan. This includes cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors, researching and overseeing the grant process, managing volunteer events and creating a culture of philanthropy to support the mission.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Community & Donor Engagement:

• Recruit & engage individuals and corporations in volunteering events and initiatives at Amana.
• Recruit, cultivate, and solicit donors, and steward current relationships
• Cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with donors, partners & volunteers.
• Identify, qualify, and prioritize partners for specific educational initiatives, community events, and school programs
• Oversee the fulfillment process including special letters, gift acknowledgements, and other communications with major gift donors
• Oversee grant process from inquiry to fulfillment to include research and proposal writing
• Oversee the planning, and coordination of all special fundraising events, member/donor events, and community events including contracts, budgets, all event details, follow-up, and fulfillment
• Oversees select school events which involve the external and internal stakeholders and promote the school within the communities.
• Manage Annual Fund campaign implementation

Volunteer Management:

• Recruit volunteers to support Amana events
• Build corporate relationships for ongoing support of Amana
• Manage Volunteer Appreciation breakfast or events
• Support parent volunteer opportunities at school

Administrative:

• Generate analysis and recommendations by using development database and other data sources
• Oversee the data management and the accuracy of the system
• Prepare accurate project budgets and forecasts

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in establishing development management of a non-profit organization
• Demonstrated success in grant acquisition and meeting annual fund goals
• Demonstrated success in volunteer management and recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with Board members, staff, volunteers, the community, and donors
• Commitment to professional ethics in working with confidential donor information
• Comfort with the ability to respond adeptly to rapidly changing priorities, and ability to work well under pressure
• Detail oriented and organized, with the strong ability to successfully multitask as necessary
• Experience with creating and implementing marketing campaigns for fundraising
• Ability to lead multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines with the ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work
• Ability to inspire, train, motivate and supervise staff members and volunteers

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or beyond from a regionally accredited university required
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management & individual donor, and/or fund development experience required

Additional Essential Requirements:

• Integrity – Think and act ethically and honestly. Take responsibility for his/her actions.
• Stakeholder Orientation – View the organization through the eyes of the stakeholders.
• Team Player – Support the larger organizational and team agendas more than personal goals.
• Communicativeness – Actively and openly seek and share information.
• Self-Objectivity – Know personal strengths and limitations and work towards improving self.
• Positive Impact – Make a positive impression; be optimistic and enthusiastic; energize others.
• Drive/Energy – Be passionate about the work; continue to produce in exhausting circumstances.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – Be resourceful in finding ways to improve things

Working Conditions: Normal office and school environment

Physical Demands: Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment