Director of Development, Education
- Employer
- Cornelia Connelly Center
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Jun 10, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Annual Fund, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Special Events
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Cornelia Connelly Center
Director of Advancement
About Cornelia Connelly Center
Cornelia Connelly Center (CCC) champions under-resourced girls, empowering them to realize their full potential from middle school through college and beyond. CCC offers a thirteen-year program, partnering with each girl and her family from fourth grade to college graduation. Through Connelly Middle School of the Holy Child (CMS), students in grades four through eight receive a joyful, holistic education. Our Graduate Support Program (GSP) serves CMS alumnae, persistently committed to their high school success and college completion. With Cornelia Connelly Center, a young woman learns to shine – transforming her life and our world.
About the Position
The Advancement Director will be a member of Cornelia Connelly Center’s Leadership Team, working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to ensure the success of CCC’s annual advancement efforts, which raises $2.5 million annually from individuals, events, and institutions, towards CCC’s annual operating budget of approximately $3 million. The Advancement Director reports directly to the Executive Director and manages and mentors the Advancement Associate, Grant Writer and occasional interns.
This role requires visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong writing skills, attention to detail, and professionalism in all aspects, from daily email to donor and trustee interaction. The ideal candidate is an energetic and affable self-starter with a strong commitment to CCC’s mission to empower every girl to realize her full potential.
Professional Responsibilities:
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Designs, coordinates and ensures
execution of all fundraising efforts (individuals, foundations,
events) to raise at least $2.5 million in the 2023-2024 fiscal
year.
Plans and executes all events,
including annual benefit dinner which typically nets $600k+,
Friendraisers, and stewardship events.
Partners with the Executive Director
and the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees to develop,
execute and continually refine five-year Advancement strategic
plan, and develop short-term and long-term fundraising
strategy.
Partners with the Executive Director
and the Communications Committee of the Board of Trustees to
enhance communication with our donor base and execute marketing
strategies to find new donors and build enrollment of the Connelly
Middle School.
Works with the Director of Finance to
ensure the creation of and adherence to a realistic and detailed
budget that allows CCC to further our mission, and to communicate
that budget to the Board, staff, and other constituents.
Manages revenue tracking and
reporting to the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and
Advancement Committee.
Leverages connections of Board of
Trustees, Junior Advisory Board, staff, and volunteers to maximize
fundraising initiatives and brand awareness.
Leads donor stewardship, expressing
gratitude and offering meaningful opportunities for engagement on a
regular basis.
Serves as mid-level gift officer,
with an emphasis on soliciting gifts up to $10,000 and planned
gifts.
Oversees development of all CCC
branded materials and communications, including but not limited to:
newsletters, annual report, annual appeal, Christmas card,
e-communications, website, social media platforms, building
signage, and marketing collateral.
Oversees grant application process,
from proposal writing to final report.
Serve as a role model for students,
graduates, and staff, modeling CCC values in actions and words, and
actively participating in the life of the Center.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in nonprofit or independent school fundraising, or equivalent experience, are required. Ideal candidates possess the following strengths:
Seeks excellence –
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Exceptional writing, editing, and
proofreading skills
High level of integrity and standard
of work
Outstanding professional judgment and
demeanor
Highly organized and able to
anticipate, plan for and reach deadlines
Collaborative –
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Excellent interpersonal/communication
skills
Discretion and malleability to work
with varying constituencies
Willingness to learn new skills;
values feedback to support individual/team growth and
efficiency
Optimistic –
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Positive attitude and a strong desire
to be a part of a diverse team
Demonstrates the resiliency needed to
excel
Exudes composure, especially under
pressure
Reflective, proactive, and dedicated
to personal growth
Adaptable –
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Adept at working within deadlines
handling several projects at once
Creative thinker who can think beyond
status quo
Ability to juggle priorities and to
maximize resources
Takes initiative to anticipate next
steps and potential roadblocks
Desired Skills –
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High degree of proficiency in
Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
Experience with donor database
platforms; knowledge of DonorPerfect is preferred
Experience in grant proposal writing
preferred
Salary and Benefits
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Salary starting at $90,000,
commensurate with experience
Comprehensive and competitive
benefits, including health, retirement, and vacation
Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and list of references to
Brianne Wetzel, Executive Director: careers@connellycenter.org
Proposed Start Date: June 15, 2023
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