Employment
We offer competitive salaries and healthcare benefits for full-time faculty and staff, as well as free tuition for their children.
Director of Development
Job Title: Development Director
Reports To: Head of School
Location: Kansas City Christian, Prairie Village, KS
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
Kansas City Christian, a Christ-centered Pre-K–12 school committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth, is seeking a mission-aligned Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts—particularly a new capital campaign aimed at expanding and improving our campus and alumni development. In a small team environment, the Development Director will take a hands-on role in locating new donors, campaign strategy, and alumni relations in partnership with the Director of Communications and Marketing. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, a self-starter, and is passionate about fundraising for Christian education.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising and Donor Relations (Priority)
- Manage the Panther Fund and encourage monthly or recurring giving.
- Build and steward relationships with donors, churches, and community partners in partnership with the Head of School.
- Engage with donors and prospects year-round to establish trust, and maintain commitment, excitement and loyalty to KCC’s mission and vision.
- Maintain donor database and records; generate timely acknowledgments and reports.
- Oversee the stewardship process and plans (thanking donors, informing them about the impact of their gifts, etc.)
Alumni and Engagement (Priority)
- Continue building an alumni database and initiate contact with past graduates.
- Engage alumni parents for volunteer and giving opportunities.
- Develop strategies to find and locate alumni from 1980 – to current.
- Create an alumni newsletter and alumni spotlights to share quarterly.
Capital Campaign Leadership
- Create data-driven strategies to grow planned giving, corporate support and new donors while meeting/exceeding established revenue goal and targets each year.
- Work with Head of School driving KCC’s capital campaign to expand facilities, build operations and create endowment.
- Develop campaign materials, timelines, and donor strategies.
- Track campaign progress and provide regular updates to Head of School and CFO.
Communications and Promotion
- Work with the Head of School to create compelling messages and materials that reflect the school’s mission and capital needs with current and future donors.
- Coordinate social media, website updates, newsletters, and appeal letters related to development in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications.
- Consistently document key conversations and other pertinent information into Donor Perfect.
Event Management (Work with Director of Marketing and Communications)
- Plan small- to mid-scale fundraising and community events along with the Director of Marketing and Communications (e.g., donor receptions, fundraising dinners, campaign launches).
- Work with Director of Marketing and Communications to recruit and manage volunteers to assist with event logistics and promotion.
Alumni and Engagement (Work with Director of Marketing and Communications)
- Continue building an alumni database and initiate contact with past graduates.
- Engage alumni parents for volunteer and giving opportunities.
- Develop strategies to find and locate alumni from 1980 – to current.
- Create an alumni newsletter and alumni spotlights to share quarterly.
Qualifications:
- A mature, growing Christian committed to the mission and values of Kansas City Christian.
- Bachelor’s degree required; nonprofit or development training a plus.
- 5+ years of development, fundraising, or sales experience—capital campaign experience preferred.
- Proven ability and willingness to solicit, close gifts and successful history of exceeding goals.
- Self-starter comfortable working in a small team and managing multiple responsibilities.
- Strong writing, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with donor software (Donor Perfect) is helpful but not required.
Additional Info:
- Some evening and weekend work is required and possible overnight travel.
- Local travel for donor visits and community events is expected.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Jared Barker at JBarker@mykccs.org.
Lil’ PANTHERS PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
KCC Lil’ Panthers Program is currently looking to hire preschool substitutes. Interested candidates should have previous experience working in a daycare or preschool setting. We are a faith based preschool program so we do ask that all preschool teachers attend a Bible-believing church and profess faith in Jesus Christ. Our preschool program is for ages 3-5 and runs Monday – Friday 8:00-3:30. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to Ali Trujillo at atrujillo@mykccs.org
K-12 SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Kansas City Christian School is accepting applicants for substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Substitute opportunities are available for preschool through 12th grade. A successful applicant will be a Christian who attends a Bible believing church. Candidates must uphold the values and mission of Kansas City Christian School. Previous experience working with children in a teaching capacity is preferred. Responsibilities may include the following: following lesson plans left by the absent teacher, maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment, and providing instruction and support to students as needed. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by email to Kevin McElvain at kmcelvain@mykccs.org.
Kansas City Christian School
4801 W. 79th St.
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Main Office: 913-648-5227
- Admissions: lcottier@mykccs.org
- Records: hbarker@mykccs.org
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