C.B. Community Schools, Philadelphia, (C.B.C.S.), is a vibrant, innovative high school, serving a unique group of students who are involved with, or have been involved with, The Department of Human Services and/or Philadelphia’s Juvenile Justice System. Our high school students are youth who are under credited, have attended multiple schools, and at high risk of dropping out. Located in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, we are an independent school that serves students through an individualized, competency-based academic program and holistic environment. C.B. Community Schools uses a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and restorative practice model, based in a peace and justice framework.
Working with talented faculty in a culture that blends strong academics and social-emotional learning, students are engaged and inspired to earn a High School Diploma. through a curriculum that inspires critical thinking, independent learning, self-advocacy and develops curious contributors to society
C. B. Community Schools is reviewing applications for its next dynamic Director of Development to oversee its development program, particularly the major gifts and campaign efforts, to increase philanthropic support.
Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Development will be responsible for implementing C. B. Community School’s donor relations and major gift fundraising activities. The Director of Development will dedicate the majority of his/her/their time to major gift identification, outreach, and solicitation. The selected candidate will be an externally-focused development professional with a passion for the mission of C. B.Community Schools.
The Director of Development and Communications will be a development professional of exceptional skill, impeccable ethics, and proven experience. The selected candidate must be an energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts.
In conjunction with the Head of School and the Board of Directors, the Director of Development is responsible for creating and executing a major gifts development plan. An important component of the position will be to serve as an active community member who will personally cultivate and solicit a portfolio of major gift prospects as well as engage school leadership in ways to add the greatest value.
Three years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including at least two years of major gift ($25,000 and above) fundraising experience.
Track record of identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts.
Experience in an independent school setting a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills (both oral and written).
Creative, innovative, and able to devise new approaches to philanthropy.
Ability to think and act independently as well as collaboratively with peers, board leadership and school leadership.
Experience with fundraising databases.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
C.B. Community Schools in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment and educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, retaliation, sexual orientation, genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of intimidation, threat, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others and interferes with their freedom to learn or work.
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