Associate Director of Advancement

Title: Associate Director of AdvancementReports to: Director of AdvancementThe Miami Valley School (MVS). Our mission is to challenge young people of promise to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens. For over 60 years MVS has provided a unique learning option for families in the Dayton Ohio community. Here faculty are educators who are ready to help refine a truly differentiated educational opportunity as MVS becomes a nationally recognized leader in experience-based learning. Here every member of the MVS community is committed to transformative immersive learning in the classroom and during our Immersion term. Equally important is our commitment to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through which our students learn the skills and competencies necessary to navigate an ever-shifting world with confidence and curiosity. Here we learn because we Role. The ideal candidate has the ability to engage constituents and a demonstrated track record of securing gifts with an emphasis on philanthropic gifts that are five-figure and above. This person brings a strong understanding of planned giving vehicles and how they integrate into donor conversations and long-term campaign planning. They are a relationship-builder at their coresomeone who leads with curiosity empathy and high emotional intelligence and who believes deeply in honoring donor intent and creating meaningful stewardship is NOT an entry-level community engagement and fundraising role; we are seeking a proven gift strategist who can confidently engage high-capacity donors collaborate on comprehensive advancement strategy and strengthen the culture of philanthropy across our school Opportunity. All members of MVS vibrant community bring the schools mission and vision to life each day for students and families. Each day we live out our mission through our core values: integrity celebration grit and kindness. As a part of our dynamic team you will have the opportunity to:Expand Global Leadership. MVS is known for its academic and extracurricular programming and with you on our team we will continue to grow with our students as leaders of Global Citizenship and stewards of civil discourse. Develop Character and Wellness. To support the overall wellness of our vibrant community youll have the opportunity to meaningfully connect and collaborate with students and as part of a World-Class your role at MVS you will work alongside dedicated faculty and staff who have taught and learned all over the world and in a variety of school contexts. Your colleagues are artists researchers entrepreneurs published authors professional musicians armed services veterans and thespians. Most importantly they are compassionate and caring educators committed to lifelong of course you will get to make an impact! As the Associate Director of Advancement you will have an impact on the greater MVS Responsibilities-Fundraising & Donor Engagement:Demonstrated success closing philanthropic gifts with an emphasis on five-figure gifts and above from cultivation through stewardship. Will carry a diverse constituent developing and growing a planned giving program including the ability to discuss legacy and estate giving thinker with experience building or scaling advancement programs including prospect pipeline development and donor portfolio to donor stewardship as an ongoing relational practice not a transactional strategic initiatives and at times lead organization-wide outreach alumni and advancement collaborative partnerships with students faculty staff parents and alumni families. High emotional intelligence with the ability to listen deeply read a room and adapt communication style to meet donors and stakeholders where they focused with a commitment to providing leadership and support with creating organizing and executing advancement office events. Ability to work collaboratively with leadership faculty volunteers and community partners to advance shared duties as :Highly organized motivated strategic thinker and self-starter with proven interpersonal written and oral communication skillsA passion for relationship building informed by strategic planning and donor record managementProven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalismAble to succeed in a fast-paced work environmentAble to contribute to the team as well as work independentlyDemonstrated ability to follow through on responsibilitiesQualifications:An undergraduate degree or higher is preferred3 years of fundraising experience major gift giving experience requiredA willingness to be a positive present and engaged member of the communityA willingness to travel as needed and be out of town for eventsA willingness to commit to the schools initiatives around Diversity Equity and InclusionSuccessful experience working within the community and/or alumni relationsDemonstrated success in achieving fundraising goalsProven computer skills and comfort with technology; experience with CRM programmingBenefits. This is a full-time opportunity that provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision plans a matching 403(b) program and 50% tuition remission for the children of the Next Step. Share this opportunity with your network! Learn more about our school by clicking on the embedded links. Interested and qualified applicants should submit a completed MVS employment application cover letter resume outlining your suitability for the position and interest in the mission of the school to Please do not call the school directly. Bring Your Whole Self. MVS is committed to the Dayton community and to our mission and vision. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and will not discriminate on any basis. We seek qualified candidates from a myriad of backgrounds to join our dynamic team.

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