Director of Development

San Antonio Christian School is seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its Director of Development. Located on a beautiful 71-acre campus, SACS is a non-denominational covenant Christian school with small class sizes and quality academics, coupled with a wide range of art and athletic opportunities which provide students with a Christ-centered education while fostering a life of faith and service.

At SACS, we believe that every gift entrusted to our community is part of God’s provision for the mission of Christian education. The Director of Development provides strategic leadership and oversight for all fundraising, donor relations, and advancement initiatives of the school. This role is not only a fundraiser, but also a steward of God’s blessings—inviting others into the joy of giving and participation in the Kingdom work happening through our school.

The Director is responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with parents, alumni, community partners, and philanthropic organizations to strengthen the school’s mission and secure financial resources for current programs and long-term sustainability. This individual will design and implement comprehensive development strategies, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, special events, and grant opportunities. This position is critical to help advance the strategic plan of SACS and oversees the strategy, structure, an management of all fundraising efforts.

Working closely with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and school leadership, the Director ensures that fundraising goals align with the school’s vision, Christian values, and future growth. This individual serves as a key ambassador of the school, sharing its story with passion and integrity while fostering a culture of generosity, gratitude, and faithful stewardship across the community.

This person shall be spiritually mature and shall instill a life of Faith, Character, and Academic Excellence in those around them, adhering to SACS Heart of a Lion Core Values.

HEART OF A LION CORE VALUES

• Demonstrate a desire for spiritual growth as evidenced by his or her prayer life, Bible study, and spiritual outreach.
• Live out and promotes the school’s values. Including, demonstrating a humble and teachable spirit.
• Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and prepared to assist them in that task. 
• Possess spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train a child in the way he should go.” Prov. 22:6 (NIV). 
• Memorize and help fulfill the school’s mission statement. 
• Live by and support the school’s statement of faith and lifestyle statement as a condition for employment and continued employment in this ministry.