Description

Saint Andrew’s has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Chief Advancement Officer and Campaign Director beginning in the spring of 2024. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references with contact information as a single PDF document to DovetailED President Zack Lehman at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please refrain from contacting the school directly.

About Saint Andrew’s School:

Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.

Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition.

Position Summary:
The Chief Advancement Officer & Campaign Director is responsible for directing a comprehensive campaign, including the internal day-to-day campaign management and external campaign relationship with the Board of Trustees and the Campaign Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the Director of Development, Head of School, Campaign Co-Chairs, and volunteers to provide leadership, direction, and motivation for the successful completion of a $100 M campaign.

• Assist in the articulation of the campaign philosophy, the interpretation of the financial needs, and the strategy for the campaign.

• Oversee the refinement of the case statement for the campaign.

• Maintain and solicit a portfolio of 20-40 nucleus and leadership phase prospects.

• Direct the organization and planning of the campaign steering committee. Assist the chair, key volunteers, and administrative leadership in the selection, enlistment, and cultivation of volunteers for the campaign organization.

• Organize and conduct leadership and committee training at all levels as required.

• Work with the Director of Major Gifts in the identification and segmentation of campaign prospects. Coordinate prospect management and tracking activities. Oversee all elements of planning, organization of prospect cultivation/solicitation with consultation, and involvement by campaign volunteers and major gifts staff.

• Coordinate with major giving officers to solicit gifts for the campaign.

• Work with the Director of Communications to implement a campaign marketing plan and to develop communications plans and materials for campaign activities.

• Track and report on the progress of all campaign updates to the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Board as a whole.

• Manage campaign operations. Develop and implement the campaign budget.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in non-profit or educational fundraising

• Management Experience

• Proven ability to network; to develop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; to conduct in-person and virtual prospect/donor visits; and to successfully close gifts for capital, endowment, and annual support with minimal oversight. International fundraising experience preferred.

• Exceptional oral, written, telephone, and email communication skills; ability to effectively articulate the mission of the school and provide a compelling case for support to a variety of constituents.

• Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships with prospects/donors and to manage and motivate volunteers.

• Well-developed strategic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to be self-directed and highly motivated to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive, fluid environment.

• Understanding and support of Saint Andrew’s mission and the institution’s funding priorities.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues, volunteers, and prospective and current donors in order to foster effective, reciprocal communication and promote a collegial environment.

• Ability to navigate change and manage challenges in a positive and professional manner.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations.

• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive work environment.

• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite, and Raiser’s Edge.

• Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous professional development.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25lbs.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws.

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.