Devin Lawrence
Jones
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in an education setting with over 12 years in a leadership role. Fundraising professional with seven years of experience in developing, implementing and managing advancement strategies and activities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Advancement
Oklahoma Christian School
01.2018 - Current
- Formed advancement department and established culture of philanthropy.
- Continually foster relationships with donors, board members, alumni, faculty, staff and parent community to communicate mission, vision and strategic priorities.
- Grew annual fund from $75,000 to over $1 million.
- Increased number of donors for 45 to 940.
- Successfully completed two of our largest building campaigns in five years raising over $10 million.
- Led our administrative team through strategic planning process.
- Established giving society to recognize and steward donors.
- Initiated new parent engagement strategy to educate and communicate to the over 80 new families each year.
- Organize annual 5K events for teacher grants consistently raising over $100,000 a year.
- Established alumni engagement plan.
- Initiated our first annual giving day this year, raising over $140,000.
- Streamlined institutional fundraising by creating strategic priorities and focusing our efforts school-wide.
- Oversee a team of six direct reports.
- Work closely with our headmaster to cultivate and solicit gifts.
- Responsible for overseeing all marketing and branding.
Director of Admissions
Oklahoma Christian School
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for admissions and applicant review.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Coordinated and participated in recruitment events, orientation programs and open houses.
- Assisted prospective students with admissions by processing paperwork, arranging and conducting campus tours and conducting follow-up activities.
Assistant to the Director of Admissions
Oklahoma Christian University
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted the Director of Admissions with event planning, expense reporting, reading, researching, and routing correspondence
- Drafted letters and documents; collected and analyzed information
- Responded to inquiries from prospective students and parents
- Maintained appointment schedule for Director of Admissions by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, phone calls and travel.
Staff Development Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Serves as process manager for site improvement plan.
- Facilitated weekly grade level and staff PLC meetings
- Provided support, coaching and guidance to teachers
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Central Oklahoma
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma Christian University
12.2001
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong written communicator
- School Engagement
- Volunteer Management
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Strategic Planning
- Staff development
- Data management
- Goal orientated
- Event planning
- Fundraising expertise
- Capital campaigns
Affiliations
- Active member of Oakdale Church of Christ
Timeline
Director of Advancement
Oklahoma Christian School
01.2018 - Current
Director of Admissions
Oklahoma Christian School
05.2015 - 08.2017
Assistant to the Director of Admissions
Oklahoma Christian University
03.2014 - 04.2015
Staff Development Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma Christian University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Central Oklahoma
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