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Summary of Duties

The Director of Development is responsible for establishing a culture of philanthropy within TPS by creating the strategic plan to meet the Schools annual goals while managing a portfolio of donors with major gift capacity. This role will also be responsible for collaborating on the creation of a stewardship plan and managing its effective implementation. This role will manage the work of one associate director. Other duties include collaborating on running reports and representing TPS at various school events, some of which will be on weekends and during evening hours.

Position Overview

The Philadelphia School (TPS) seeks a Director of Development to oversee and manage the Schools fundraising. The Director of Development is responsible for establishing a culture of philanthropy within the TPS community in addition to setting the strategic direction for development. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• actively manage the strategy and implementation of the current capital campaign with a goal of $25 million in comprehensive giving in addition to setting the strategy around annual fundraising goals.

• manage a portfolio of donors with major gift capacity;

• create and manage an annual calendar of advancement activities in coordination with Associate Director of Annual Giving, Director of Marketing, and Head of School.

• act as liaison to Advancement Committee of the TPS Board of Trustees, collaborating with committee chair(s) on volunteer coordination and attending and presenting at Board meetings;

• collaborate with TPS colleagues and Board on development reports, continuously assessing progress toward goals, and recommending shifts in strategy as needed;

• manage ongoing stewardship of donors;

• manage work of Associate Director of Annual Giving, providing mentorship as needed;

• assume responsibility for managing the department's budget;

• ongoing collaboration with Director of Marketing in articulating and communicating vision around fundraising

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelors degree and a minimum of 7 years experience in fundraising with preference for fundraising experience in independent schools, experience with capital campaigns, and proven success with major donor solicitations. Past management experience with emphasis on staff development is also strongly preferred. Facility with fundraising databases is required, with preference given to experience utilizing Raisers Edge. Alignment with principles of progressive education, or willingness to learn, is necessary. This position is highly relational and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are paramount. There is an expectation to work evenings and weekends as needed, while always representing The Philadelphia School to its constituents.