Success Academy Charter Schools

Director of Advancement

New York · Director

No sponsorship$250k-$275kDetected 8 days ago

Data AnalysisBrand StrategyBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

This includes individual giving, corporate and foundation giving, events, data analytics/operations, donor engagement, online communications, business development, marketing, and strategic planning.
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and working closely with SA Founder and CEO, Eva Moskowitz, the Director is responsible for ensuring that SA's fundraising strategy is executed with fidelity, efficiency, and success.
The position is responsible for maintaining and expanding SA's diverse, strong, and growing base of funding and for managing the administration of systems that make our work more efficient and effective.

The group's priorities encompass: securing critical financial support to undergird growth, scaling, and innovation priorities and capital projects
expanding SA's network of support (financial and influencer)
and deploying sophisticated branding, digital, and marketing strategies to secure a segmented donor base and position SA externally as an organization that stewards philanthropic support at the highest level
Owns and drives day-to-day progress toward fundraising goals, grounded in industry best practices.
Grows pipeline of major and principal gift donors and manages portfolio of individual and institutional donors, including direct solicitation of gifts.
Coordinates workflow, prioritizes operational efficiency, strengthens collaboration with partners and clients, and actively supports and develops direct reports.
Develops strategy and execution plan for developing all affinity groups, including young professionals and individuals interested in planned giving.
Supports the CEO and CAO in fundraising and other development-related initiatives as needed.

Extensive experience (10+ years) as a fundraiser, with a proven track record of success in personally cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
A proven track record of success in leadership and people management, including:
Proven ability to influence and galvanize groups outside of reporting lines.
Flexibility and a proven ability to innovate and find creative solutions to challenges.
Experience with Raiser's Edge.

A working knowledge of the New York City funding community, its leaders, and trends is a plus.

Ability to set and communicate clear priorities, strategies, and long-term vision

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy!
Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike.
We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community!
We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status.
When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.

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