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    Director of Philanthropy - Charleston, United States - Charleston Day School

    Charleston Day School
    Charleston Day School Charleston, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    The Opportunity | Director of Philanthropy
    & Engagement

    Charleston Day School is seeking a Director of Philanthropy and
    Engagement to play a critical role in the school's success and
    advancing CDS's culture of philanthropy. Reporting to the Head of
    School, the Director will provide visionary leadership, day-to-day
    administration, and active execution for Charleston Day School's
    comprehensive advancement program, including annual giving, major
    gifts, planned giving, constituent relations, stewardship, and
    database management. The Director is responsible for integrating
    the school's mission — to foster scholarship, integrity, respect,
    and responsibility— into all parts of the advancement program. The
    ideal candidate will demonstrate maturity in the industry through
    proven experience, strong leadership and management skills, and
    high-level volunteer engagement. Additionally, with the recent
    purchase of a key piece of property adjacent to the downtown
    campus, Charleston Day School anticipates an exciting and
    transformative campaign and chapter in the school's 86-year
    history. The Director will play a central leader in planning,
    organizing, and executing this campaign effort.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

    Visionary Leadership and
    Strategy:

  • Collaborate with the Head of School and Director of Finance to
    establish, pursue, and monitor annual and multi-year fundraising
    goals that are both ambitious and achievable.
  • Incorporate industry best practices to develop a comprehensive
    fundraising plan encompassing annual, major, and planned giving
    programs, as well as strategies for securing support from
    foundations, corporations, and the community.
  • Engage with the school's Leadership Team, Board of Trustees,
    and Development Committee, and volunteers to foster their
    involvement in philanthropy and stakeholder engagement, leveraging
    their roles as ambassadors, fundraisers, and stewards. This
    includes leading, coordinating, staffing, and empowering
    volunteers.
  • Serve as a prominent figure in the Charleston Day community,
    representing philanthropy in ways that appropriately inform and
    advance the school's priorities, mission, and vision.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Communications, Director of
    Admissions, and Leadership Team to develop cohesive
    advancement-related messaging and marketing that inspire and
    encourage giving and involvement through various print and digital
    materials.
  • Define and execute events that support the strategic direction
    of the advancement program, achieve established metrics, and
    further the short and long-term goals of the school.
  • Foster integration of all Charleston Day School programs and
    initiatives to leverage the entire organization in achieving
    philanthropic and engagement objectives.

    Fundraising and Engagement Programs:
  • Design, develop, and implement a major giving and legacy giving
    program, managing relationships with existing donors and prospects,
    as well as identifying new potential contributors.
  • Maintain a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects,
    utilizing moves management to secure one-time and multi-year
    commitments in support of organizational fundraising
    priorities.
  • Leverage leaders within the Charleston Day School community to
    identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects,
    including foundations and corporations, and provide clear and
    consistent direction, support, and mentorship.
  • Implement best practices to establish and maintain structures,
    processes, and metrics that collectively propel major, annual, and
    legacy philanthropy.
  • Integrate thoughtful, tiered stewardship strategies into the
    overall fundraising plan to renew and increase philanthropic
    support from both individuals and identified groups, such as loyal
    donors, for example.

    Operational Oversight and Execution:
  • Lead, manage and mentor the Assistant/Associate Director of
    Annual Philanthropy and Manager of Data Operations and Gift
    Services by encouraging independence and ingenuity while ultimately
    maintaining responsibility for all aspects of the advancement
    program.
  • Oversee all department operations, including managing the donor
    database and related technologies, developing and maintaining sound
    systems and processes, evaluating progress and performance,
    identifying opportunities for growth, and providing data-driven
    reports and metrics.
  • Collaborate with the Head of School and Director of Finance to
    ensure alignment of the fiscal needs and fundraising practices of
    the organization, including adherence to donor intent in the
    accurate, appropriate, and timely processing and recognition of
    gifts.
  • Create, review, and analyze departmental budgets to align
    resources with goals and strategies.

    Experience, Skills, and Expectations:
  • Bachelor's degree required, with a minimum of 7- years of
    professional advancement experience and having held a senior level
    position, preferably experience in the education sector.
  • Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to be both
    visionary and tactical in the development, implementation, and
    execution of plans.
  • Proven track record of successful major gift fundraising,
    closing gifts at the six-figure level and above.
  • Strong skills and experience capturing, analyzing, and
    leveraging data to inform philanthropic strategy and increase
    revenue, participation, and engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting and guiding Board members
    and lead volunteers in advancement work.
  • Passion for Charleston Day School's mission and vision.
  • Self-starter with a growth mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to develop rapport
    and cultivate meaningful connections with a variety of
    constituents, instilling trust and positively representing
    Charleston Day School.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management experience, galvanizing
    individuals to reach common goals.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability
    to create clear, persuasive, and professional messaging across a
    variety of platforms and constituents.
  • Demonstrated track record balancing a collaborative work style
    with the ability to be independent, decisive, self-motivated, and
    action-oriented.
  • Outstanding organizational skills and the capacity to initiate
    and complete multiple tasks amidst competing priorities and
    deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with
    Raiser's Edge NXT or similar CRM software a plus.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and display sound judgment
    in handling sensitive donor information.
  • Be flexible and available to work occasional evenings and
    weekends as required based on events, meetings, and other
    deadlines.

    Charleston Day School has retained Capital Development
    Services (CapDev) to conduct a search for this position. Candidates
    should include a cover letter and a resume. All material will be
    kept confidential.

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