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Cape Fear Academy

A learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school.  A learning community of about 740+ students and 100+ faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by the mission of discovering and developing individual potential. To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics.  Our 68-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with students.

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich environment. CFA’s academic curriculum, recorded in an online mapping system, establishes clear, coordinated goals for each course and grade level while still allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices.  Academic departments foster collaborative decisions about curriculum, materials, and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality as well as support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are familiar with and expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. These core values are the cornerstone for a newly-developed leadership program that empowers students to develop leadership skills, enabling them to go further in school and in life.

Applications are now being accepted for the following position:

Associate Director of Advancement for Fundraising

The Associate Director of Advancement is responsible for driving the Annual Fund Program for Cape Fear Academy.  In addition, the incumbent is responsible for planning of all funding materials for print, digital and social media channels.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Create a compelling case for support for Cape Fear Academy’s Annual Fund program
• Develop and implement a plan for increased Annual Fund support and participation across all constituencies to include parents, grandparents, former parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends
• Direct the development and production of all Annual Fund materials for print and work with marking team on digital promotions.
• Use prospect research to determine appropriate targets and solicitation strategies for individuals.
• Be an active participant in the development strategy sessions with the Head of School, members of the Board of Trustees, and the Director of Advancement.
• Manage a portfolio of donors and solicit constituents for leadership level Annual Fund gifts
• Keep current with best practices in fundraising
• Assist Director of Advancement in the execution of all fundraising, donor relations and school events
• Business Office liaison for gift reporting and reconciliation
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must have a positive attitude and team mindset
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to create a compelling case for support
• A self-starter 
• Working knowledge of the Google’s G Suite and Microsoft Office projects to include Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 
• Experience in donor management database programs and basic accounting skills
• Comfort with occasional public speaking engagement
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work, as required

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required, a master’s degree preferred. 

Experience:  A minimum of five or more years of fundraising experience, preferably with managing annual and leadership giving programs.  Experience at an independent school or private college preferred.

Equivalency:  Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Salary and Benefits:  A competitive compensation and benefits program

Starting Date:    ASAP

To Apply:  Go to our website – capefearacademy.org/About/Employment and click on “Apply Here”.

About Cape Fear Academy

CFA is a traditional, non-sectarian day school in Wilmington, NC, that emphasizes student-centered learning across academic disciplines. For more information, visit www.capefearacademy.org

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