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Director of Philanthropy
4 months ago
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:
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.
