Job Description

Director of Development Reports Directly to the Head of School and oversees all fundraising initiatives for the school, including institutional giving, individual donors, and planned giving.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the entire fundraising program and collaborate with the Head of School on the management and planning of fundraising events and donor activities
• Prepare  and execute an actionable fundraising plan
• Identify institutional and individual funding sources and develop strategies for soliciting them
• Submit grant proposals and letters of intent to corporate and foundation funders
• Ensure the timely submission of grant reports
• Build and maintain a relationship with institutional funders
• Develop an individual donor program that incorporates a comprehensive cultivation, acquisition and stewardship strategy
• Prepare direct mail and online appeals to individual donors
• Work with the Head of School, leadership team, assigned staff and volunteers to coordinate an annual gala as well as other donor events
• Manage and maintain fundraising systems
• Provide monthly fundraising updates to the Head of School and the Board as needed, which includes updates on giving and tracks progress toward goals outlined in the fundraising plan
• Prepare communications collateral for the school to be used for public relations and fundraising
• Write and oversee the production of an annual report
• Adhere to a strong commitment to teamwork, developing and maintaining collaborative team relationships in  a fast-paced environment
• Serve as an active member of the leadership team
• Participate in regular leadership team meetings.
• At the request of the HOS/Principal act as a school representative at outside events.
• Work closely with the Principal to help achieve the fundraising goals of the school
• Model the DRIHSCS professional and core values at all times; be a visible and highly engaged leader in the school community.

Professionalism

• Attend professional development meetings and workshops
• Participate in a summertime professional development before the opening of school
• Fulfill all outlined and related functions professionally, timely and thoroughly
• Complete any other tasks or duties as assigned by the school leadership
• Communicate effectively with colleagues

Requirements: Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• 5-8 years of fundraising experience

Requirements: Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, writing, editing, oral communication, and presentation skills required
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), QuickBooks, and other Financial Management Systems
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising systems
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, evaluate and present financial data
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically
• Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills

Remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
• Shuttle to the 2/5 Train
• Empire BCBS Medical/Dental/Vision
• $25,000 Term life insurance covered by the employer
• Commuter and Transit Benefits
• Dependent Care
• 403 B Retirement
• Comprehensive Time off which includes 10 PTO days in addition to paid vacation breaks competitive with DOE vacations

How to Apply

Please visit our school website to apply https://sites.google.com/drihscs.org/jobssite/home?authuser=0&pli=1

Bureaus: New York. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Operations / Administration.