Director of Advancement

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Ability to set and communicate clear priorities, strategies, and long-term vision Ability to support and develop high-performing teams and individuals.

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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.

About the Role

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The Advancement group encompasses SA teams responsible for all aspects of retaining and building a loyal and generous community of philanthropic supporters. This includes individual giving, corporate and foundation giving, events, data analytics/operations, donor engagement, online communications, business development, marketing, and strategic planning. 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

Responsibilities

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Owns and drives day-to-day progress toward fundraising goals, grounded in industry best practices.
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Oversees staff responsible for individual giving, foundation and corporate giving, and ensures close collaboration and integration of their workstreams.
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Grows pipeline of major and principal gift donors and manages portfolio of individual and institutional donors, including direct solicitation of gifts.

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Operationalizes fundraising strategies for the organization’s most pressing needs and ensures fundraisers are equipped with resources they need to execute against strategy.
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Ensures the entire Advancement team is fully informed of all key Schooling and Network initiatives.
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Coordinates workflow, prioritizes operational efficiency, strengthens collaboration with partners and clients, and actively supports and develops direct reports.
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Uses data as a primary tool, including tracking performance measures, monitoring results, and continuously evaluating the efficacy of the development program.
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Develops strategy and execution plan for developing all affinity groups, including young professionals and individuals interested in planned giving.
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Supports the CEO and CAO in fundraising and other development-related initiatives as needed.
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Strengthens collaboration with other SA departments to maximize efficient workflow, ensure alignment, and reinforce a culture of philanthropy.

Requirements

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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:
- Ability to set and communicate clear priorities, strategies, and long-term vision
- Ability to support and develop high-performing teams and individuals.
Deep experience in using data to inform strategies and drive decision-making in fundraising.
Strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement while achieving results.

A successful applicant will have the following traits:

Experience with Raiser’s Edge.
A working knowledge of the New York City funding community, its leaders, and trends is a plus.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Compensation Range

$250,000—$275,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

A strategic thinker with a strong focus on excellence and a change leader.
An exemplary reputation with stature and credibility.
Proven ability to influence and galvanize groups outside of reporting lines.
Flexibility and a proven ability to innovate and find creative solutions to challenges.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
A passion for driving towards SA’s mission and commitment to our families and scholars, and a firm ideological commitment to excellence in K-12 education.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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