Details
Posted: 02-Jun-22
Location: Naples, Florida
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Development/Fund Raising
Job Summary
The director of development works closely with the head of school and the board of
trustees and supervises a small staff to provide leadership for the development program
as it builds a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school and global
community. The goal of the director of development is to design programs of giving that attract the maximum gift support possible to the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and execute forward-thinking development/ advancement and strategic
programs that optimally grow the annual, major, and capital campaigns; legacy
gifts; and planned giving. - Oversee all aspects of the development program, including fundraising, leading
the annual giving program, guiding the capital campaign, soliciting corporate and
foundation proposals; creating a strong alumni association, and special
development events. - Identify, research, and spearhead the implementation of a diverse and
multifaceted fundraising program to support the school’s strategic vision,
cultivating a culture of giving and gratitude across all constituencies and
socio-economic strata. - Collaborate with the admissions office on PR initiatives and the marketing and
communications office to create/produce fund raising-related communication
materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation. - Identify corporate and foundation funding opportunities and help draft grant
applications. - Strengthen relationships with the school’s alumni and further develop alumni
programming. - Personally solicit major donors.
- Enhance existing relationships while building new relationships, systems, and
programs that further tap into the generosity and resources of the community. - Maintain a database of all contributors and provide development reports as
required. - Manage the development budget.
- Supervise and nurture the development office staff.
- Coordinate the school’s volunteerism efforts.
- Nurture and maintain a highly collaborative relationship with the head of school,
the board chair, and individual board members, supporting them in all their
fundraising responsibilities, and accompanying them on donor visits when
appropriate.
Qualification Requirements - Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector and in fundraising
- Independent school experience preferred
- Proven success in directly soliciting and closing charitable gifts
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all the school’s constituents
while maintaining strict confidentiality - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a “can-do” style
- Passionate about working with a wide range of individuals from diverse
backgrounds - Outstanding knowledge of fundraising data software and database management
software - Experience working with and motivating volunteers and staff members
- Familiarity with the local community
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement program.
- Full-time employees are eligible for Medical, dental, vision, disability, Teladoc and life insurance.
Please submit your application using this portal only or by visiting Seacrest Country Day School Website.
- Fingerprinting and background checks are a required part of employment eligibility process.