Director Advancement
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Job Description
KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Director of Advancement.
The Director of Advancement leads the organizations philanthropic and community engagement strategies ensuring sustainable growth in fundraising donor stewardship and external relations. This role oversees the full spectrum of development efforts including major gifts annual fund campaigns grants corporate partnerships and volunteer engagement. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer the Director of Advancement is a key driver in expanding the organizations impact and ensuring alignment between fundraising efforts and strategic priorities.
A successful candidate will have deep experience in the nonprofit sector including experience in soliciting philanthropic gifts on behalf of an organization and cultivating relationships with donors and corporate partners to benefit KIPP Jax. A successful candidate will also have a working knowledge of education advocacy urban education practice and policy and experience working in underresourced communities. They will be passionate about public education and have the ability to effectively engage donors partners and stakeholders in conversations about the challenges and opportunities within public education.
Director of Advancement is a fulltime role on the Shared Services team which oversees four schools currently and is actively planning for growth in future school years. As a member of the Shared Services team this individual would be responsible for furthering KIPPs mission.
This position is yearround and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Fundraising Growth
Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement strategy integrating fundraising donor stewardship marketing and community engagement.
Establish and track ambitious fundraising goals metrics and benchmarks to ensure sustainable revenue growth.
Identify and pursue new funding streams including planned giving corporate sponsorships and multiyear philanthropic commitments.
Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer and board to align advancement efforts with the organizations strategic plan.
Ensure all fundraising initiatives reflect a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in public education particularly in urban and underserved communities.
Donor Engagement & Major Gift Fundraising
Manage relationships with up to 500 philanthropic individuals or entities focusing on highnetworth individuals institutional funders large corporations annual fund donors volunteers and small businesses.
Develop and implement major gift and annual fund solicitation strategies ensuring a strong pipeline of donors at all levels.
Lead donor stewardship efforts ensuring meaningful engagement recognition and longterm retention.
Write persuasive highimpact fundraising materials including grant proposals stewardship reports direct appeals and case statements that highlight the organizations impact in urban education.
Initiate and complete at least 1500 donor interactions throughout a fiscal year across all channels including inperson email mail text phone call and event attendance.
Marketing & Communications
Oversee fundraising messaging storytelling and donor communications to ensure a compelling and cohesive narrative.
Work closely with the marketing team to develop campaigns newsletters social media strategies and press outreach that drive donor engagement.
Ensure all communications align with the organizations mission vision and advocacy for public education.
Events & Stewardship
Organize and execute up to two highprofile donor events per year to cultivate and steward major donors and annual fund supporters.
Oversee the planning and of exclusive donor experiences recognition programs and community engagement opportunities.
Community Representation & Advocacy
Represent the organization in the Jacksonville community by joining up to two civic organizations or highvisibility boards which will include event attendance on nights and weekends.
Serve as a public advocate for favorable education policies speaking confidently and engaging stakeholders at events conferences and networking opportunities.
Develop and implement a policy agenda in partnership with key stakeholders ensuring alignment with broader advocacy efforts in education reform and urban education best practices.
Volunteer Program Development
Build and lead a volunteer engagement strategy ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and deepening community connections.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to deploy targeted measurable initiatives that maximize volunteer impact.
Operations & Budgeting
Oversee the advancement department budget ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with fundraising goals.
Ensure compliance with fundraising laws ethical guidelines and donor data management best practices.
Utilize Bloomerang to track donor interactions record gifts generate reports and analyze fundraising performance.
Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $67000 and $75000. This does not include any stipends for which the person in this role would be eligible.
Free individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)*
403(b) retirement program with a company match*
All staff members receive individualized support and professional development
*Offerings are subject to change each school year. Details would be outlined in an offer letter if issued.
Qualifications :
Proven experience in fundraising major gifts donor relations and nonprofit leadership.
Strong track record in securing five and sixfigure gifts and stewarding highnetworth donors.
Working knowledge of education advocacy urban education practice and policy and experience working in underserved communities.
Experience collaborating with schoolbased leaders (principals assistant principals guidance counselors and other staff) to align fundraising efforts with student and school needs.
Deep commitment to public education reform.
Expertise in strategic planning donor communications and community engagement.
Exceptional public speaking writing and relationshipbuilding skills.
Proficiency in donor database management (Bloomerang or similar CRM).
Experience managing budgets and highprofile donor events.
Additional Information :
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:
1 Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
2 Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about this position please email Emma at Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
