Uncommon Schools-posted 9 months ago
$203,200 - $254,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
NY

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 post-COVID era and as our college-bound 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 execution 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.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet the organization’s long-term growth objectives.
  • 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 execution of simultaneous capital campaigns in multiple regions.
  • Build and grow relationships with current and prospective donors, Uncommon and regional Board of Trustees, and internal partners.
  • Lead our growing individual giving work, including prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of five-, six-, and seven-figure individual donors.
  • Serve as primary Development relationship for the Uncommon Board and support Development relationships with our five regional Boards.
  • Manage a portfolio of high-value prospects and relationships to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.
  • Partner and collaborate with Uncommon’s external affairs, finance, strategic initiatives, real estate and grants compliance teams.
  • Oversee a team of eight individuals in Uncommon’s Home Office and our regions.
  • Ensure consistent high-quality execution of development work.
  • Continue to develop donor database and relationship management system within Salesforce.
  • Optimize channels and content for communications with current and prospective donors.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years’ work experience with increasing responsibility in non-profit development and/or education.
  • Experience working with Boards and high-net-worth 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.
  • Excellent strategic skills and ability to understand the intersection of multiple functions.
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management; excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Strong systems orientation, attention to detail, and data-driven mindset.
  • Ability to be diplomatic and confidential.
  • Ability to thrive in a complex environment with equanimity and adaptability.
  • 19 days of paid time off.
  • 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide 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.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health saving accounts.
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