Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts

MISBO; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

12-month full-time

Job summary

The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead the school's fundraising program, with a strong emphasis on the Annual Fund, donor engagement, and strategic philanthropy.

In this 12-month full-time exempt role, you will supervise the development team (3 direct reports), work closely with the CAO and Director of Annual Giving, manage a portfolio of major donors, and translate priorities into coordinated plans while ensuring data integrity and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior fundraising partner to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), 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 closely with the Director of Annual Giving to set, plan and achieve Annual Fund revenue goals, increasing participation, retention and giving levels.
• Manage a personal portfolio of leadership and major gift donors and prospects, leading their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Translate the CAO’s philanthropic priorities into coordinated fundraising plans, goals and donor engagement strategies across the team.
• Use data and reporting to track fundraising progress and inform decisions, partnering with advancement operations staff and partners to uphold data integrity standards.

Skills

Development experience

Management experience

Project management

G-Suite & MS Office

Tools

Raiser's Edge RE NXT

Job description

The Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead the school's fundraising program, with a strong emphasis on the Annual Fund, donor engagement, and strategic philanthropy.

In this 12-month full-time exempt role, you will supervise the development team (3 direct reports), work closely with the CAO and Director of Annual Giving, manage a portfolio of major donors, and translate priorities into coordinated plans while ensuring data integrity and