Details
Posted: 26-Jan-23
Location: Bryan, Texas
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Development/Fund Raising
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Director of Advancement
Allen Academy seeks a dynamic, thoughtful, and inspiring leader as its next Director of Advancement (DOA) to begin no later than July 1, 2023. The new DOA reports to the Head of School and is a member of the senior Administrative Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational components of annual giving, fundraising events, stewardship, volunteer engagement, capital giving, and alumni relations for the school.
The DOA is responsible for ensuring an integrated approach to the school’s fundraising and external relations operations — including donor solicitations, volunteer engagement and management, advancement publications and outreach, donor stewardship, engagement events, board relations, and alumni relations. The DOA partners with the Head of School on a variety of initiatives and is singularly responsible for sustaining and strengthening awareness and understanding of Allen's annual and capital funding priorities.
This is a full-time, year-round, benefits-eligible position with compensation commensurate to experience.
Allen welcomes interest from accomplished fundraising professionals who want to take the school to even greater heights of excellence.
QualificationsDesired qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 2 years of advancement/fundraising experience and a strong understanding of best practices in independent school philanthropy
- Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan, and cohesively integrate a full range of development programs
- Event management experience and/or passion for community social events
- Excellent marketing and communication skills, both oral and written, and a passion for constituent relations, including volunteer and alumni engagement
Application
Applications should include:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of 4 professional references
About Allen Academy
Allen Academy is a co-ed, independent day school located in Bryan, Texas. Established in 1886, it is the oldest private college preparatory school in the state of Texas. Our school serves students from age three through grade 12. We offer a global education experience which is enhanced by our international student program. Allen offers 14 AP level classes, has a full slate of interscholastic athletic teams, and has perennially been named the top private school in the Bryan/College Station area.
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