YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR INSTITUTE (YEI) AT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT who is responsible for all fundraising and development activities to support the mission of Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI).  

About YEI

Founded in 2006, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI) at University School has a mission to empower K-12 youth to understand and experience entrepreneurship. We believe all children benefit greatly from developing an entrepreneurial mindset, regardless of whether they choose to start their own venture. We are collaborators, who work with educational partners nationwide to find the programming and resources that fit their needs. From classes to competitions, apprenticeships to guest speakers, as well as professional development and educator training, YEI helps educators gain access to valuable entrepreneurship education resources. YEI also supports the broader youth entrepreneurship education ecosystem by connecting with schools, programs, curriculum partners, and higher ed institutions throughout the world. Thanks to the generous support of University School, community foundations, corporate sponsors, and government grants, most programs and services are available to educators free of charge. Through YEI’s collaborative efforts, tens of thousands of K-12 students around the world have developed entrepreneurial business pitches, operated microbusinesses, connected with all types of entrepreneurs, and developed the entrepreneurial mindset to prepare them for life. 

The focus of YEI’s Director of Development’s fundraising efforts will be to secure gifts from corporations, community organizations, and individuals. This position works closely with the YEI Executive Director and the YEI team to ensure alignment across programs, and nurtures connections with other regional organizations in the entrepreneurship education ecosystem. This fundraising initiative is outside the scope of University School.

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Interested and qualified candidates should have 5+ years’ experience in a development role with demonstrated fundraising success, strong ability, and experience with building relationships and working with various stakeholders as well as being entrepreneurial and resourceful, with the initiative to develop and implement plans to strengthen, sustain, and help YEI grow.

About University School

Website: https://www.us.edu Type of School: Junior Kindergarten-12th grade, 860 students, all boys, day Since its founding in 1890, University School has established itself as one of the pre-eminent all-boys independent schools in the country. Guided by a mission to “inspire boys of promise to become young men who lead and serve,” US is deeply committed to the well-being of boys and prides itself on being a supportive, diverse and inclusive community where “each boy is known and loved.” The school’s motto of Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration is honored, respected, and prominent in the daily life of all members of the school community. University School currently enrolls 860 students in grades K-12 on two campuses, Shaker Heights (K-8) and Hunting Valley (9-12 on 221 acres), 5.5 miles apart and East of downtown Cleveland. A new Junior Kindergarten program was launched in the fall of 2018. The campuses are extremely attractive and well maintained with a broad array of indoor and outdoor learning spaces ideally suited to the needs of boys. The faculty of University School numbers 137, 118 of whom have master's degrees, 18 have doctorate degrees, three have J.D.s, and one has a M....D. University School believes that students learn their most formative and enduring lessons through exposure to and experience with a broad range of perspectives. The school recruits and supports faculty whose backgrounds and training bring local, national, and international perspectives to the school. US admits and supports students who represent economically, culturally, and racially diverse communities within Northeast Ohio. $4.5 million of need-based financial assistance is awarded annually. Students have broad ranging opportunities to explore their talents and develop their skills in new contexts, in academics, athletics, and the arts. Each student is encouraged to discover both his responsibility to others and his purpose in the world. Over the past 134 years, University School has been led by a dedicated, loyal, and generous Board of Trustees, most of whom are alumni. The school enjoys truly superb facilities created largely by a culture of philanthropy that has been consistently cultivated since the school’s founding. With an operating budget of $28 million and an endowment of $100 million, University School enjoys excellent financial health.

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