Strategic Philanthropy Director

Success Academy Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead fundraising strategy, manage a small team, and expand support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Reporting to the CAO, you will work with the founder and CEO to ensure strategy is executed with fidelity and impact across growth initiatives.

You will develop affinity groups, leverage data to optimize performance, and collaborate across departments to maximize philanthropy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of fundraising experience, with a proven track record.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience using data to inform fundraising strategies.
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Owns day-to-day progress toward fundraising goals.
• Grows pipeline of prospective principal gift donors.
• Manages a small team and develops direct reports.
• Uses data to track performance and evaluate effectiveness.
• Develops strategy for affinity groups.
• Supports the CAO in fundraising initiatives.
• Strengthens collaboration with other departments.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

People management

Data-driven fundraising

Strategic thinking

Job description

Success Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead fundraising strategy, manage a small team, and expand support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Reporting to the CAO, you will work with the founder and CEO to ensure strategy is executed with fidelity and impact across growth initiatives.

You will develop affinity groups, leverage data to optimize performance, and collaborate across departments to maximize philanthropy.