Director of Advancement

Description: Sant Bani School is seeking a creative, experienced, and dynamic fund-raising professional to be our next Director of Advancement.  The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship program to support the current operations and the strategic objectives of Sant Bani School. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Reports to: Head of School

Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Develop and implement strategies for the annual fund, capital campaigns, and planned giving
• Work with the Board of Trustees and the Head of School to broaden our donor base and continue to secure leadership-level gifts
• Establish strong relationships with current students and families, alumni and past parents, and all members of the SBS community
• Develop and implement communications and events to engage alumni and friends of SBS
• Develop and implement communications and events to engage parents

Communication

• Effectively communicate and market the mission and values of SBS
• Work with the Advancement team to create and implement a communications plan including print, web, and social media tools to market SBS and reach prospective families, current parents, alumni, and other important audiences
• Oversee the school website and social media accounts
• Oversee the production of the annual alumni magazine

Leadership

• The Director of Advancement is a member of the Leadership Team
• Lead and collaborate with the Communications & Advancement Manager

Qualifications

• Proven ability to meet and exceed ambitious fundraising and engagement goals
• Knowledge of web and social media platforms
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively manage a demanding workload, including multiple projects and competing priorities
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• A passion for the education of young people
• 5+ years of experience in an institutional advancement office in an educational setting or similar not-for-profit organization

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume via email to Elizabeth Clayton, Head of School (elizabeth@santbani.org). Please include ‘Director of  Advancement' in the subject line.