Development Director
SummaryThe Development Director is primarily responsible for working with the Chief Executive Officer to create the Albany Charter School Network’s fundraising and development strategy to support its broader strategic direction. The Development Director will set and guide the strategy for all fundraising, grant management, and donor cultivation initiatives, which support the mission of the Network. The Development Director will help schools identify fundraising opportunities to achieve long-term sustainability for all programs so that students across the Network can show up and do well, both in learning and in life.PlanCreate and implement the Network’s annual development plan; manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation and relations.Oversee, implement and manage all fundraising activities including annual giving, events and special projects.  Identify key partners and influence brokers to build a sustainable support base for the Network. PrepareAssist the Chief Executive Officer in mobilizing the Network, school staff and Boards to serve key roles in building their fundraising capacity.Manage the writing of grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders.Develop and grow the Network’s individual donor base, manage the annual giving campaign and cultivate major gifts. ProcessResearch, write and reconcile grants that support the strategic vision of the Network and Network schools.Implement components of the Network’s strategic plan that pertain to program growth and fund development.Maintain comprehensive records pertaining to program grants, including budgets, filing deadlines and reporting requirements.PredictCultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors to ensure the long-term sustainability of Network and Network schools.Analyze the extent to which fundraising and development initiatives are yielding positive Network and school gains.Research and identify new initiatives that align with the Network’s mission to expand future programmatic offerings for all Network schools.
Title: Development Director
Salary: None
Description: SummaryThe Development Director is primarily responsible for working with the Chief Executive Officer to create the Albany Charter School Network’s fundraising and development strategy to support its broader strategic direction. The Development Director will set and guide the strategy for all fundraising, grant management, and donor cultivation initiatives, which support the mission of the Network. The Development Director will help schools identify fundraising opportunities to achieve long-term sustainability for all programs so that students across the Network can show up and do well, both in learning and in life.PlanCreate and implement the Network’s annual development plan; manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation and relations.Oversee, implement and manage all fundraising activities including annual giving, events and special projects.  Identify key partners and influence brokers to build a sustainable support base for the Network. PrepareAssist the Chief Executive Officer in mobilizing the Network, school staff and Boards to serve key roles in building their fundraising capacity.Manage the writing of grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, and government funders.Develop and grow the Network’s individual donor base, manage the annual giving campaign and cultivate major gifts. ProcessResearch, write and reconcile grants that support the strategic vision of the Network and Network schools.Implement components of the Network’s strategic plan that pertain to program growth and fund development.Maintain comprehensive records pertaining to program grants, including budgets, filing deadlines and reporting requirements.PredictCultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors to ensure the long-term sustainability of Network and Network schools.Analyze the extent to which fundraising and development initiatives are yielding positive Network and school gains.Research and identify new initiatives that align with the Network’s mission to expand future programmatic offerings for all Network schools.
Requirements: Mid-Senior level experience, Bachelor's Degree education
Fraudulent: No