USCS Job Board Announcement

Director of Development Organization: Georgia Charter Schools Association Job Description: GCSA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development to develop and direct an aggressive fundraising strategy. This includes: Planning, implementing, and directing a comprehensive development program that generates individual donors, foundation, philanthropic and corporate support to undergird the development of quality Charter Schools throughout Georgia. Responsibilities: • Directs a fund development program that includes the annual fund plan, foundation and corporate gifts, and special events • Oversees and implements strategies that will grow annual revenue, writes proposals and secures funding from corporate and foundation donors • Leads strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward all donors and prospects • Seeks new sources of grant revenue for the support of the Association’s ongoing operation and for the increasing the size and quality of the Charter School community in Georgia • In coordination with other staff and board members, builds and sustains relationships with current, new and potential grant-giving organizations and individuals • Maintains an accurate and active development calendar • Manages individual donor campaigns, including membership renewals and special appeals • Works to secure responsible business partners as sponsors • In coordination with other staff and board members, manages a portfolio of donors and prospects • Implements and manages new organizational donor database – creates profiles and tracks donors and prospects; and, in coordination with staff, issues announcements as necessary • Collaborates with staff and consultants to ensure that publications and website include donor-focused content • Assists CEO in working with board to enhance development efforts Qualifications: • Demonstrated success in securing major and annual gifts from foundations and corporations • Demonstrated success in meeting annual fund goals, development management, grantwriting, sponsorships and special events • Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors • Experience in researching donor prospects, developing donor relationships, and closing donor gifts • Demonstrated success in securing major and annual gifts from foundations and corporations • Demonstrated success in meeting annual fund goals, development management, grantwriting, sponsorships and special events • Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team and developing effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and donors • Direct experience with education reform policy or charter schools a plus • Self-motivated with the ability to thrive under pressure and meet multiple deadlines • Understanding and sensitivity to working with diverse constituencies • Team-player capable of working independently and with minimal oversight • Excellent time management and prioritization skills • Superior writing skills • Outstanding oral communication and interpersonal skills • Experience with donor community and fundraising in the Atlanta metro and Georgia area highly preferred • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred. Additional Information and Requirements: • Supervisory responsibilities: n/a (sole staff member in this area) • Normal work hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday with some evening and weekend times required. • Must be able to travel (sometimes overnight) within the state by car and to occasional national conferences and meetings.