Advancement & Development Associate

Christian Heritage School is a thriving academically and spiritually rigorous Christian day school located in Southern Connecticut. With over 400 students, it is one of the largest K-12 Christian schools in the Northeast and draws students from numerous towns across the state. It has a diverse student body that comes together to grow in knowledge, faith, and character within a loving, grace-filled environment.

Advancement & Development Associate (Part-time, 20 hours weekly)

Christian Heritage School seeks an Advancement & Development Associate  who is a committed Christian professional with a heart for Christ-centered education and relationship-driven philanthropy. Working alongside the Director of Advancement and school leadership, this individual will support donor and alumni engagement, stewardship, grant development, and fundraising initiatives while representing the school with professionalism, warmth, and integrity aligned with its biblical mission. 

This position is designed with long-term growth in mind and may expand in scope over time to support the continuity and sustainability of Christian Heritage School’s advancement efforts. The Advancement & Development Associate will help ensure a thoughtful transition of relationships, systems, and institutional knowledge in support of the school’s ongoing donor engagement and fundraising work.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, grant writing, or advancement-related roles.
• Prior experience in a school, Christian nonprofit, or mission-driven organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating donor relationships or supporting donor stewardship initiatives.

 Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities independently within a part-time structure.
• Professional discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential donor information.
• Proficiency with donor management databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge or similar systems).
• Ability to represent Christian Heritage School compellingly with diverse audiences.

 Personal Characteristics & Spiritual Qualities

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ who seeks to live as His disciple, demonstrating ongoing spiritual growth.
• Active member in good standing of a local, Bible-believing church.
• Warm, relational, and professional demeanor with a heart for ministry and community building.
• Passion for Christian education and a clear understanding of its mission and impact.

Benefits Include:

The Advancement & Development Associate, exempt, part time, year-round position offering competitive compensation.

• Enrollment Fee discount
• 401k/Roth Retirement
• Paid-time-off & sick time
• Lunch when school is in session

To apply please visit the Christian Heritage Employment page for instructions.

The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. While CHS gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.