Director of Development
Company: Academies of Math and Science
Location: Tempe
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Level: Management
Job Location: Tempe Office - Tempe, AZ
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Academies of Math and Science
Director of Philanthrophy
Location: 3002 S Priest Drive, Tempe AZ
Director of Development
The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) is seeking a
results-oriented Director of Development to build a philanthropic
program to ensure the organization has the resources needed to
achieve its mission.
About AMS/AIG
Founded in 2002 with just 30 students, the Academies of Math and
Science (AMS) currently serves 9000 K-8 students across 10 charter
schools in underserved communities in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
AMS offers a well-rounded program designed to help struggling
students prepare for a successful future in high school, college,
and beyond.
Mission: Through a well-rounded education, we transform today's
scholars into tomorrow's global visionaries.
About the Opportunity
In partnership with the AMS Executive Team, the Director of
Development will be responsible for creating and implementing a
comprehensive fundraising strategy that will grow philanthropic
revenue over the next several years. Serving as the primary
fundraiser for AMS, this role will develop a culture of
philanthropy by advancing partnerships with corporate and
foundation donors, identifying and cultivating prospective
individual donors, exploring government funding opportunities, and
promoting AMS's mission in various philanthropic circles. A key
initiative for this role will be to build, diversify, and sustain
AMS's donor base.
The right candidate for this position is a well-rounded
professional who is committed to the AMS mission and is excited by
the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the growth
and expansion of the AMS network.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Partner with executive team members and organizational leadership
to build and improve the network's development program.
Lead a development program including planning, analysis, major
donor identification and cultivation, and related activities.
Work with the AMS Governing Board and all AMS leadership to
identify and access fundraising sources for AMS.
Partner with members of leadership to best understand AMS's mission
and vision, academic program, and community impact to effectively
communicate our story to donors and the public.
Fundraising
Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive development plan
focused on expanding and enhancing institutional and high net worth
relationships and building strategic partnerships.
Develop highly competitive proposals and budgets for government,
foundation and corporate support that present a compelling case for
support.
Grow philanthropic relationships with high net worth individual and
institutional prospects.
Identify emerging trends and opportunities in philanthropy relevant
to the AMS mission and work.
Develop a strong donor pipeline that focuses on institutional and
high net worth individual donor identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship.
Engage executive team members in key donor cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship activities.
Partner with the AMS Marketing Department to create a plan that
includes messaging and communication with fundraising and promotes
the school's impact in the community.
Review the development program and design strategies to set
progressive revenue goals, establish meaningful metrics, and
evaluate performance.
Key Qualifications
Passion for AMS's mission, education, and solving current
challenges in the education industry.
3+ years of fundraising experience with institutional donors and/or
individual donors.
Ability to strategically link organizational and programmatic
initiatives with opportunities for fundraising.
Ability to create and implement strategies to guide program growth,
expand funding sources, leverage existing prospects, and build
sustainable organizational partnerships.
A demonstrated track record of success in identifying, cultivating,
soliciting, and securing philanthropic gifts, particularly from
institutional funders.
Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Experience partnering with a board of directors and senior
leadership to develop and advance a culture of philanthropy.
Knowledge of and ability to oversee research, tracking, and
reporting systems, including grant stewardship, compliance, and
reporting.
Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to anticipate, plan
for, and meet deadlines.
Self-starter with strong execution mindset.
A bachelor's degree or higher
Preferred : Bilingual in Spanish, Experience with ELL students,
background in mathematics and/or teaching in middle school,
experience in Saxon, Open Court, NWEA MAP, Corrective Reading,
REWARDS, and also skills in implementing STEM educational
programming in a setting that also values strong foundational
teaching in core subjects.
ADM
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Keywords: Academies of Math and Science, Tempe , Director of Development, Executive , Tempe, Arizona
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