Director of Advancement at Cape Fear Academy

Description

Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school. A learning community of nearly 800 students and 144 faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by the mission of discovering and developing individual potential. To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Our 47-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with students.

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich environment. CFA’s academic curriculum establishes clear, coordinated goals for each course and grade level while still allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices. Academic departments foster collaborative decisions about curriculum, materials, and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality as well as support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are familiar with and expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. These core values are the cornerstone of school-wide commitment to developing leadership skills in our students, preparing them for success in college and life.

Position: Director of Advancement

The Director of Advancement is a Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt, Senior Management, Leadership Team position at Cape Fear Academy that is responsible for community engagement and advancing the school through programming in development, marketing, communications, special events and constituent relations. The Director of Advancement collaborates with the Head of School and the school’s leadership team to provide strategic direction to protect and enhance the school’s image internally and externally, consistent with the mission and values of Cape Fear Academy.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute forward-thinking strategically-sound advancement programs that optimally grow the annual fund, major giving, capital campaigns, and legacy gifts through planned giving.
• Nurture and maintain a highly collaborative relationship with the Head of School, the board development committee, the board chair, and individual board members, supporting them in their fundraising responsibilities, and accompanying them on donor visits when appropriate.
• Work with the Director of Communications and coordinate with the Director of Enrollment to create and produce fund raising-related, enrollment and admissions marketing materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation.
• Manage team of four full-time employees and one part-time employee who oversee the annual fund, communications and marketing, graphic design, volunteer engagement, special events and alumni relations.
• Develop and enhance relationships with area businesses and organizations, while building new relationships, systems, and programs that tap into the generosity and resources of the community.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Advancement for Alumni Relations to strengthen relationships with the school’s alumni and further develop alumni programming, as well as oversee the Assistant Director of  Advancement for Volunteer Engagement & Events in the planning and operation of the Family Partnership.
• Oversee all internal communications to include weekly emails and news, plus annual and episodic printed communications.
• Manage the organization and oversight of all major special events to include      cross-divisional activities, donor events, Homecoming, Grandparent & Special Friends Days, Biennial Auction, Salute to Seniors and Commencement.
• Serve on the Leadership Team and Crisis Management Team.
• Oversee budget for the Advancement Department and maintain accurate records for reporting to the board committee and Director of Finance and Business. 
• Annually engage in one student related activity to connect to our mission such as      serving as a chaperone for a student trip, advise a student organization, coach, or serve as an advisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of development and fundraising practices and strategies.
• Proven success in directly soliciting and closing charitable gifts.
• Experience working with and motivating volunteers and staff members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all the school’s constituents while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and foster good relationships with a significant segment of community leaders and external media outlets.
• Experience in planning and executing special events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a “can-do” attitude.
• Passionate about working with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding knowledge of fundraising data software and database management software.
• Ability to collaborate, prioritize, organize, exercise good judgment, and model Cape Fear Academy’s core values of respect, integrity, resilience and accountability.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: 12 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and in fundraising and 10+ years’ experience managing development, marketing, admissions or other advancement personnel. Independent school experience preferred.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation with a computer for extended periods.
• Must be capable of extended and frequent use of computer, phone, and other essential office equipment. 
• Must have vision abilities commensurate with role and ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to lift objects less than 20 lbs. very occasionally when assisting with events. 
• Will need to stand or sit for long periods of time. 
• Required to work with frequent, recurring deadlines. 
• Work in a fast-paced environment with sometimes frequent interruptions.

Salary and Benefits:  We offer competitive compensation and a robust selection of benefits, including heavily subsidized Health Insurance for employees, employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance, as well as a full complement of optional group insurance plans like Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and families. We support retirement contributions with a 6% match after one year of service.

To apply:

Please visit our website and click on “Apply Here” 

https://www.capefearacademy.org/about/employment

Or use the link below:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/bad901c1-f066-460d-90a1-32df81fba70b/Cape-Fear-Academy