Overview
Director of Development Jobs in New York, New York, USA at St. John’s Preparatory School
Location: New York
Job Overview
The Development Director provides energeticleadership, vision, and strategic direction for the School’s annual fund-raising programs, including the Annual Appeal, major gifts, special events, and analytics and reporting. The position is also responsible for theleadershipand oversight of the SJP Parent’s Association, as well as grant writing and grants management. This position reports to the President, informs and manages board and volunteer fundraising, and serves on the Board of Directors’ Development Committee.
Responsibilities and Duties
Fundraising:
Fosters a top-down, campus-wide culture of philanthropy and works with all school constituencies to identify and address the school’s funding needs and opportunities.
Incollaborationwith the Board of Directors and President, prepares a comprehensive Development Plan which is reviewed, analyzed, and adjusted annually to meet the school’s mission and strategic goals.
Designs, implements, and manages all annual, institution-wide fundraising activities and events.
Oversees the integration of student fundraising activities into the annual fundraising calendar of the school.
Organizes and supports the alumni association in its event efforts, publications, fundraising, and database management.
Works collaboratively with school communications personnel to provide a consistent message about the school’s identity, mission, and strategic goals.
Develops strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Board of Directors Relations:
Manages the Development Committee of the Board of Directors and serves as the staff liaison to committee members, developing strategies that result in the achievement of aggressive fundraising goals.
Prepares monthly and year-end development reports for the Board of Directors; attends all board meetings.
Develops and manages fundraising training for Directors and otherleadershipvolunteers and provides administrative support for their outreach efforts.
Collaborates with the Board Development Committee in researching and recommending potential Board members.
Development Office Infrastructure/Management:
Works with the President to develop the annual budget by providing projected revenues from and expenses for development efforts.
Manages donor and alumni databases, gift processing and record keeping, pledge reminders, and acknowledgment programs.
Supervises gift record keeping, acknowledgment processes, and pledge reminders.
Coordinates execution ofadvancementresearch activities.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required;
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum five years of experience in non-profit development with increasing levels of responsibility.
Possesses advanced verbal and writtencommunication skillsin addition to strongleadershipskills. Ability to work collaboratively with people ofdiversebackgrounds including administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
Ability to manage multiple and complex projects and meet stated deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
Uncompromising sense of discretion and confidentiality.
Strong computer skills; proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge.
Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues.
Job Type:Full-time
Pay:$85,000.00 – $ per year
Benefits:
401(k)…
Title: Director of Development
Company: St. John’s Preparatory School
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
