Saint Dominic Academy seeks an experienced fundraising professional to serve as Director of Advancement as the school approaches its 150th anniversary. A visionary leader, the successful candidate is creative, energetic, organized, technically savvy, and confident in fundraising, while being collaborative and excited to engage in a larger school community. The strong candidate advances the mission of the Academy by maintaining a charismatic presence within and beyond the school community.
The Director of Advancement is both a strong leader and a doer, responsible for designing and managing all aspects of fundraising, including the Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Special Events, Grants, campaigns, and communication. This job is accomplished through the individual’s own direct efforts as well as through managing others and effectively leveraging the skills and volunteer contributions of parents, alumnae, board members and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate current fundraising strategies, fundraising plan and donor relationships, including donor recognition and stewardship
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan based upon proven methods to meet annual and long-term financial goals in conjunction with effectively deploying the Head of School and Board of Trustees (e.g.: annual fund, major gifts, planned giving, and future capital campaign)
Works with the Board of Trustees to reach fundraising goals, by engaging the Board in fundraising activities, and in identifying new individual and other funding prospects
- Lead the strategic solicitation of gifts of all sizes, planned giving, grant writing, corporate sponsors and foundations.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, alumnae
- Cultivate donor relationships and prospects in collaboration with the Head of School and the Board Advancement Committee.
- Provide detailed and updated fundraising reports, written updates, proposals and presentations consistently to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees
- Plan, coordinate, attend and support all fundraising events and initiatives such as the Gala, alumnae reunions, network events, career fairs, and social gatherings to foster connections among alumnae and between alumnae and the Academy
- Develop and implement strategies to engage and connect with alumnae, fostering a sense of community and support for the Academy.
- Develop a deeper engagement of the school’s young alumnae, and strengthen relationships and programmatic opportunities for young alumnae to give back to their alma mater.
- A self-starter with the ability to work productively and meet benchmarks and goals in a timely manner and without day-to-day supervision.
- Enthusiasm for being part of the school community and for all girls education.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to adapt to changing environment and priorities