Advancement Associate, Non-Profit & Social Impact

Advancement Associate

This position offices in-person, on campus

The Advancement Associate plays a key role in advancing the mission and vision of Valor Christian High School through relationship development, fundraising, and community engagement. This role is responsible for executing Annual Fund strategies, cultivating and stewarding donors and developing meaningful relationships with new and Freshman families as they become connected to the Valor community. The Advancement Associate leads the planning and execution of the Annual Gala, coordinates additional fundraising and donor engagement events, and identifies opportunities to grow philanthropic support.

As a trusted and passionate ambassador for Valor Christian, this role represents the school with professionalism and enthusiasm, clearly communicating its mission, vision, distinctives, and Kingdom purpose. Through intentional relationship-building, thoughtful donor care, and collaboration across the school, the Advancement Associate helps foster a culture of generosity and builds lasting support for Valor Christian and its future.

Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work.

You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.

• Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity
• Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work
• Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service
• Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions

• Accept and uphold Valor’s values and beliefs as found in the Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document
• Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment
• Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission
• Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work

• Collaborate with the Advancement Team to develop and implement strategies that cultivate a strong culture of giving across the Valor Christian community
• Execute the strategy for the Valor Christian Annual Fund, including direct mail, email, social media, and phone campaigns, in collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer and Marketing & Communications team
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the Annual Gala, including event strategy, logistics, vendor coordination, invitations, guest engagement, internal team and volunteer coordination, and the development and execution of the Gala auction, including identifying, cultivating, and securing high-value auction items and experiences, including major "big-ticket" items and unique opportunities designed to maximize fundraising revenue
• Build and maintain relationships with businesses, families, community partners, and other prospective donors to secure auction donations, sponsor ships, and other event-related support
• Plan, organize, and execute other Annual Fund events and donor engagement opportunities, including Giving Season events, End-of-Year Appreciation events, Grandparent Gatherings, the annual golf tournament, and any other fundraising events
• Participate in the planning and execution of capital fundraising campaigns and initiatives

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new prospects and donors, with particular emphasis on Freshman families, while building strong, long-term relationships through consistent and responsive engagement and securing in-person, one-time, and multi-year commitments…