Advancement Associate

Founded in 1998 The Oaks Academy is a Christ-centered school that exists to provide a rich classical education to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds preparing them to succeed in a rigorous secondary educational program and to demonstrate spiritual social and emotional maturity. Currently on three campuses serving over 1000 students The Oaks Academy will continue to grow to serve more children in three beautiful historic buildings.

Job Summary

A core value of The Oaks Academy that extends to our generous community of over 1000 supporters is that relationships come first. This often translates into our motto of known and loved the idea that we are an organization that deeply values and respects people their role in our organization and all they do to support our mission. The Advancement Associate supports the Advancement team and these ideas through prospect research CRM-based relationship management and execution of stewardship and donor engagement strategies. This position is central to how we care for our community of supporters ensuring efficient and effective individual outreach timely follow-up meaningful touchpoints and well-informed team engagement across all giving audiences.

Working within Veracross and alongside a passionate Advancement team the Advancement Associate will strengthen the schools relationship-building efforts through behind-the-scenes systems management personalized stewardship and strategic support. This is an opportunity to join a high-functioning team of experts in their respective roles who strive to implement best practices in philanthropy and meet current and future needs through generosity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify new potential supporters and inform donor engagement strategies
• Maintain and update constituent records in Veracross to ensure accurate relationship records
• Support relationship coordination strategy and donor portfolio updates
• Assist in developing and executing stewardship activities including appreciation communications personal stewardship and impact updates
• Support leadership and advancement staff in outreach efforts meeting scheduling materials preparation database reporting and other associated efforts
• Collaborate with Advancement and Marketing teams to support donor events communications and engagement efforts
• Contribute to a strong culture of hospitality gratitude and excellence in supporter care

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for both internal (monthly) and external professional development
• Tuition discount (for your enrolled children)
• Before and aftercare clubs and sports discounts for your children
• PTO and Benefits (medical with HSA option dental vision)
• Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of full-time employment
• An environment where relationships come first
• Supportive Administration

12 years of professional experience in fundraising development or relationship management

Strong research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail

Experience working within a CRM platform (Veracross preferred) and Google Workspace tools

Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and timeliness

Warm professional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to team collaboration

Devout Christian who is a member of associated with or seeking to be associated with a Christ-centered community of faith or a church

Demonstrates and represents a commitment to the mission and values of The Oaks Academy in all personal and professional activities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with donor research platforms (e.g. iWave DonorSearch WealthEngine)

Familiarity with stewardship strategies and donor engagement planning

Previous experience supporting major gift efforts donor events or campaign logistics

Exposure to independent school nonprofit or mission-driven organization environments