Head of Development
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Please Note: This position is being managed by an external search firm PBR Executive Search. To be considered you must apply directly through their job posting here. Applications submitted through our website will be redirected to apply through PBR.
The Head of Development will be joining the Home Office development team at a transformative moment for Uncommon our schools are working urgently to accelerate learning in the postCOVID era and as our collegebound population quickly grows. The $20 million in annual revenue generated by the development team will be essential to ensuring that our network has the financial strength and flexibility to seize new opportunities and continue to respond to challenges. In addition an active capital campaign in Boston is ongoing and plans for at least two additional projects are beginning to take shape.
This role is responsible for leading all Development work for the Uncommon Schools network. The Head of Development will develop and manage the strategy and of our fundraising efforts to ensure that our network of 52 schools and our Home Office has the private philanthropy they need to thrive. They will be responsible for all activities associated with identifying securing nurturing and engaging new and existing individual and institutional donors.
As team lead for the Development team the Head of Development will report to the Chief External Officer and work closely with the CoChief Executive Officer to manage a portfolio of key institutional and individual donors. In addition this person will lead a team of eight individuals based at the Home Office and in our regions to support institutional and regional philanthropy. Together the team will raise the philanthropy needed to fuel our growth across the network and support key initiatives that advance our organizational priorities.
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet the organizations longterm growth objectives 20
- Raise $20M in annual revenue and drive capital campaigns as required.
- Develop and implement a strategy and pipeline for growing individual and institutional giving including foundation corporate and competitive government grants.
- Oversee the strategy behind and manage the of simultaneous capital campaigns in multiple regions to ensure that regions have the resources they need to provide highquality facilities to their current and future students.
Build and grow relationships with current and prospective donors Uncommon and regional Board of Trustees and internal partners 35
- Lead our growing individual giving work including prospecting cultivation solicitation and stewardship of five six and sevenfigure individual donors.
- Serve as primary Development relationship for the Uncommon Board and support Development relationships with our five regional Boards including quarterly presentations at Board meetings quarterly Development Committee meetings and individual relationships to support Board members giving at the top of their capacity.
- Working closely with the coCEO manage a portfolio of highvalue prospects and relationships to cultivate solicit and close gifts.
- Partner and collaborate with Uncommons external affairs finance strategic initiatives real estate and grants compliance teams.
Lead a highperforming development team and institute sustainable systems and processes 45
- Oversee a team of eight individuals in Uncommons Home Office (New York City) and our regions. This person will manage five direct reports.
- Ensure consistent highquality of development work (e.g. written proposals presentations and grant reports; coCEO/senior leader preparation and talking points)
- Continue to develop donor database and relationship management system within Salesforce including regular reporting to the executive leadership team.
- Optimize channels and content for communications with current and prospective donors.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree required
- Masters degree preferred
- 10 years work experience with increasing responsibility in nonprofit development and/or education
- Experience working with Boards and highnetworth donors
- Experience developing and leading a team with varying levels of experience and expertise
- Experience leading development work across a variety of disciplines including institutional and individual giving
- Experience with optimizing Salesforce as a donor database tool to cultivate relationships and outreach as well as run reports on donor pipeline
- Excellent strategic skills and ability to understand the intersection of multiple functions
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management; excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Strong systems orientation attention to detail and datadriven mindset
- Ability to be diplomatic and confidential
- Ability to thrive in a complex environment with equanimity and adaptability
Additional Information :
Please Note: This position is being managed by an external search firm PBR Executive Search. To be considered you must apply directly through their job posting here. Applications submitted through our website will be redirected to apply through PBR.
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $203200$254000.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
Benefits
- 19 days of paid time off
- 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer orgwide holidays
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
- Pretax flexible spending dependent care and health saving accounts
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we servewith over 70 of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
