Chief Development Officer
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About The Position
This is a varied and dynamic role, as well as a critical one within the EPLA team. The team is focused on driving and supporting strategy for the organization through revenue generation and strategic partnerships. The team ensures EPLA can provide current and future EPLA schools with the resources necessary to educate students and families in underserved communities so that they may lead fulfilling lives. The role will include reaching key milestones of the team's multi-layered fundraising plan, including annual and long term fundraising goals, planning for key events, and supporting specific regional strategies. As the sole member of the Development team, you will develop specific donor strategies, prepare initial prospect research and ensure effective stewardship practices, and grow our fundraising results with minimal help, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and initiative. The role is a part-time consulting role consisting of 10-20 hours a week paid at an hourly rate with the possibility of full-time role in the next fiscal year. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) and the EPLA Executive Team: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Academic Officer (CAO), the Director of Operations and the Business Manager; the Chief Development Officer will be primarily responsible for front-line fundraising, cultivating and maintaining investor and partner relationships, identifying new EPLA supporters, leading the EPLA development strategy, and deepening relationships with established EPLA champions. This role requires aligning fundraising needs with the overall strategic goals of the organization to maximize impact. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is passionate about education, equity and accessibility, has a relentless drive to deliver results, and who is motivated and empowered by the opportunity to serve as an external leader for EPLA, galvanizing diverse stakeholders in support of EPLA's mission.
