Director of DevelopmentThe Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, FL is seeking an experienced
Director of Development to join a forward-thinking school that values creativity, real-world application, and student-centered learning.
ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the
Director of Development will be responsible for the following:
- Serve as a senior fundraising partner to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), leading the development team and growing philanthropic support for the School, with a strong focus on the Annual Fund.
- Provide strategic direction and supervision to the development team (3 direct reports) while overseeing the division's budget and expenditures.
- Partner closely with the Director of Annual Giving to set, plan and achieve Annual Fund revenue goals, increasing participation, retention and giving levels.
- Manage a personal portfolio of leadership and major gift donors and prospects, leading their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Translate the CAO's philanthropic priorities into coordinated fundraising plans, goals and donor engagement strategies across the team.
- Use data and reporting to track fundraising progress and inform decisions, partnering with advancement operations staff and partners to uphold data integrity standards.
- Live the school's mission and core values of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and responsibility.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of development experience, ideally at an educational institution; independent school experience is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
- Strong project management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills are required, as well as proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in Raiser's Edge & RE NXT preferred.
Compensation and BenefitsThis is a 12-month full-time exempt position available immediately. Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
OtherCandidates will be required to complete a video submission interview through the SparkHire platform. Once an application has been received, instructions on completing the video submission will be provided through an email. A candidate application will be considered complete once this video submission has been received.
Candidates are asked to address what attracts them to this position, to Out-of-Door, and to the Sarasota community in their cover letter.
