The Annual Giving Manager is responsible for the overall success of MUAA’s annual giving program. The manager directs and administers all aspects of annual giving including direct mail, donor databases, gift processing and accounting, special events, donor recognition and stewardship, and corporate support. Works with the major gifts manager to identify, cultivate and solicit major annual gift support. Responsible for locating, researching, and writing grants to develop funding applications for a wide variety of community and business development projects. The work is performed under the general direction of the school principal. The Developmental Director should have good communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills that are anchored in strong Christian principles that will encourage collaboration and meaningful and relevant support within our constituent churches and our school community. For a full job description visit chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.muasda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Job-Description-Development-Director.pdf.

• Any combination of education and experience which is equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and • At least three (3) years’ experience in grant research and writing; or • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. • Minimum Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related field required. • Excellent communication skills. • Extraordinary interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Remarkable Christian professionalism and strong work ethic. • Be an active member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. • Be willing to hold membership at a MUAA constituent church.