Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant, progressive work experience required, including experience leading and developing teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to respond to inquiries/requests from parents, colleagues, trustees, and other key constituents
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information to senior administration, faculty & staff, public groups, and Board of Trustees
• Experience with non-profits and/or schools preferred
• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting donors and not-for-profit organizations
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and strategies

General:

• Must demonstrate and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission
• Willingness to perform in a manner that reflects positively on The Bolles School
• Must have the ability and willingness to communicate well, work congenially, and deal effectively with all school personnel and school families, as well as with the larger business and educational community
• As a member of the Bolles Senior Leadership team, perform other duties as requested by the President and Head of School

Essential Functions:

• Ensure sound management and administrative policies and procedures to support advancement and development functions
• Keep Head of School and Board of Trustees informed as to advancement efforts and results
• Design and implement department plans and budgets
• Participate in the organization’s strategic planning process to integrate fundraising and philanthropy
• Apply key marketing and public relations principles to fundraising planning and programs
• Conduct ongoing performance analysis of advancement programs using accepted and appropriate standards in order to identify opportunities, resolve problems, and inform future planning
• Direct the administration of grant proposals
• Identify potential fundraising projects and endeavors as well as manages current and ongoing fund-raising projects; ensures adequate personnel and volunteer support are assigned to assure project success
• Assign responsibilities for personal solicitation to members of staff, volunteer organizations, and governing body according to special interests or capabilities
• In partnership with Marketing & Communications, develop public relations materials to enhance institution image and promote fundraising programs
• Plan and coordinate benefit events and donor recognition programs
• Research public and private grant agencies and foundations to identify potential funding sources
• Work with the Board’s Advancement Committee
• Negotiate agreements with representatives of other organizations for exchange of mailing lists, information, and cooperative programs
• Be responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, employee development, and administration in the Alumni Affairs and Advancement departments

Required Competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Strategic thinker
• Organizational skills
• Conflict management
• Decisiveness
• Diplomacy and tact
• Risk management mindset
• Negotiation skills

For best consideration please submit a completed application at

https://www.bolles.org/about-us/careers by January 3, 2020.