Development Director, Annual Giving & Strategy

Private School in Sarasota, Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Director of Development to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered learning.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director will lead the development team, manage donors, and develop fundraising plans, with a strong focus on the Annual Fund. A Bachelor's degree is required, with 6+ years in development and 5+ years in management; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of development experience, ideally at an educational institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge & RE NXT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior fundraising partner to the Chief Advancement Officer, leading the development team and growing philanthropic support for the School, with a strong focus on the Annual Fund.
• Provide strategic direction and supervision to the development team (3 direct reports) while overseeing the division’s budget and expenditures.
• Partner with the Director of Annual Giving to set and achieve Annual Fund revenue goals, increasing participation and giving levels.
• Manage a personal portfolio of leadership and major gift donors and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Translate the CAO’s priorities into fundraising plans, goals and donor engagement strategies across the team.
• Use data and reporting to track fundraising progress and inform decisions, upholding data integrity.
• Live the school’s mission and core values.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Budget management

Donor relations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge & RE NXT

Job description

The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Director of Development to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered learning.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director will lead the development team, manage donors, and develop fundraising plans, with a strong focus on the Annual Fund. A Bachelor's degree is required, with 6+ years in development and 5+ years in management; a Master’s is preferred.