Job Title: Chief Philanthropy Officer

Department: Philanthropy

Classification: Full-time /Exempt

Salary: $125k - $140k Annualized (Based on Education & Experience)

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes - Team of 5

Reports to: Headmaster/COO

Opportunity:

St. Philip’s School & Community Center is seeking to hire a strong and effective leader to manage the day-to-day operations of the Philanthropy department. St. Philips runs on the Entrepreneurial Operating System and this position is intended to be an integral part of the leadership team.

St. Philips:

St. Philip's School and Community Center is a private, non-denominational, Pre-K through 8th grade independent school, building academic excellence, strong self-esteem and high character values. In addition, for more than 30 years, we have provided programs 12 months a year for children and their families and for senior citizens in South Dallas through the community center, athletics, after-school and cultural programs, the food pantry, and a meals-on-wheels depot.

Primary purpose of this role: Manages all aspects of the Philanthropy program to achieve annual and long-range fundraising goals in conjunction with the strategic plan Foundation and Board goals.

Pr incipal duties and responsibilities :

• Develops and implements fundraising strategies to meet annual and long-range goals including alumni, major gifts, foundation, planned, endowment and online giving and special campaigns, including capital campaigns (as needed).
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Philanthropy department ranging from donor relations to computer database management and acknowledgment letters.
• Leads and supervises Philanthropy department staff and their projects including events and fund drives.
• Oversees the ongoing process for research and submission of grant proposals targeted to prospective funding sources and manages through the Philanthropy department the proper cultivation of these entities and their follow up and reporting.
• Identifies potential sources of foundation, individual and organization major donor support including the development and maintenance of viable portfolio and prospect lists.
• Leads Philanthropy staff to develop management strategy for each of the donors included in their Major Donor Portfolios.
• Serves as member of the organization’s internal “senior management team” and advises the Headmaster/CEO on matters related to fundraising and philanthropy.
• Develops and maintains effective communication and relationships with past, current and potential donors.
• Prepares regular written status reports on the implementation of the philanthropy/fundraising plan.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field and seven years of development experience major gift giving, corporate support, foundation grants, annual campaigns and charitable annuities.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Candidate must have exceptional strategic thinking abilities and strong professional decision-making skills. Candidate must have superb written, analytical, presentation, and public speaking skills.

Specialized training in fundraising highly desired, e.g., Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certification as Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE); or CSPG (Certified Specialist in Planned Giving) offered through college-sponsored certification program. Good computer skills with database management experience, experience with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) is required. Excellent proofreading skills are required, along with a high level of personal integrity. The ideal individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with change or unexpected events. Familiar with DFW area.

St. Philip’s School and Community Center is an equal opportunity employer.