Senior Director of Advancement
Senior Director of Advancement
Seton Education Partners
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Senior Director of Advancement, Brilla NY
Bronx, NY
Seton Education Partners seeks a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to be our Sr. Director of Advancement (SDA). This (SDA) will help position Seton to embark on a pivotal period of growth. He/she will report to Brilla Public Charter School’s Chief Mission & Advancement Officer and work closely with Brilla NY Senior Leadership.
About Seton Education Partners
Co-founded in 2009 by KIPP pioneer Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton Education Partners is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic schools which have historically been the greatest equalizing factor for economically underserved children, families and communities in America for decades.
Specifically, Seton expands opportunities for parents in underserved communities to choose an academically excellent, character rich, and—for those who seek it—vibrantly Catholic education for their children. As a national non-profit, Seton partners with (arch)dioceses and others across the country to implement innovative and sustainable new models that bridge the best of Catholic education's rich tradition with new possibilities. Seton was born of the belief that a tremendous opportunity exists to revitalize urban Catholic schools in America and strengthen the education they provide. The challenges are significant, to be sure, but with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, much can and should be done, not only to preserve this national treasure but also to build on its foundation for the benefit of thousands of children in America’s most underserved neighborhoods. For more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org.
About the Brilla Schools Network
Brilla Public Charter Schools is a network of K-8th grade schools that currently serves nearly 1,600 students from Mott Haven, University Heights and other neighborhoods in the Bronx. The network plans to grow from a current four elementary and one middle school to five elementary and five middle schools educating some 4,000 students in the Bronx and Paterson, NJ. Core to our mission is that our students become young men and women of good character and spirit and be prepared for excellence in high school, college, and beyond. Brilla combines a classical approach to education -- an emphasis on virtue formation, Truth, Beauty, and Goodness, and direct instruction of a content-rich curriculum that has stood the test of time -- with co-teaching practices and individualized online learning.* We approach the formation of our students holistically and also set high academic expectations. Ours is a joyful community that honors the dignity of each student, family member and staff.
About the position
The SDA will contribute to the design and will operationalize the vision for Brilla NY’s fundraising and development strategy. The person in this role will manage and deliver on short- and long-term advancement initiatives across our organization. Reporting to Brilla Public Charter School’s Chief Mission & Advancement Officer, the SDA will lead development across the network. The SDA will collaborate with organizational leaders to monitor fundraising needs and spending. The SDA will also manage donor relations and cultivate and ensure donor intent.
Main Responsibilities
- Annual strategic advancement plan
- Consult with the Chief Mission & Advancement Officer to inform and execute a dynamic strategic advancement plan
- Liaison with Brilla team members to understand, plan, and coordinate organizational advancement needs
- Work with the Chief Mission & Advancement Officer to construct strategies and execute plans that will markedly establish support of an annual fund, including: major giving, legacy gifts, corporate and foundation support, fundraising events, grants, and digital giving programs.
- Grant proposal and report writing and management
- Manage and develop grant program and approach
- Create a monthly and yearly grants management calendar
- Working with input from the Executive Director and C-suite team, ensure completion of all grant proposals and reports, and manage all grant writing consultants
- Submit all grant proposals and reports
- Create and provide quarterly updates on all grants
- Donor relations and cultivation
- Manage a portfolio of select major donors
- Inform and manage individual strategic donor plans that incorporate executive leadership as needed
- Create compelling presentations for use in donor and foundation meetings
- Attend prospective and major donor and foundation meetings
- Identify and communicate to leadership about ongoing opportunities for cultivation of current and prospective donors and foundations
- Compile research on existing Brilla NY investors and identify new prospects
- Input new data and manage existing data in Brilla’s donor management tool, Airtable
- Optimize database, and when necessary, manage vendors to accomplish advancement goals
- Create and provide quarterly updates on donor cultivation
- Events & Resource Development
- Liaison with the Executive Director and C-Suite team members to understand, plan, and coordinate organizational advancement events
- Work with the Executive Director and Chief Mission & Advancement Officer to host receptions and events annually to engage current donors and offer entry points for new donors
- Develop and execute a short- and long-term approach to secure and manage in-kind services or in-kind donations
- Collateral
- Working in collaboration with the Seton marketing team, develop and manage the creation or revision of collateral pieces used to effectively communicate Brilla’s mission and impact, including an Annual Report
- Advise and collect the kind of data donors are looking for to make first-time or major gifts
- Management
- Work with senior leaders in establishing both short- and long-term advancement needs
- Collaborate with C-Suite to monitor initiative and program budgets
- Lead research and financial management for advancement efforts
Qualifications and Desired Characteristics
Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics:
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’s mission and values
- Personal responsibility with humility
- A relentless drive for excellence
- A strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence
- An unwavering determination to be better today than you were yesterday
The ideal candidate will bring experience, skills, and beliefs in the following areas:
- At least seven years of professional donor relations, grant writing, or fundraising experience with demonstrated success soliciting multiple six- and seven-figure gifts
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to form strong relationships with existing and potential donors
- Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to stay organized, track progress, and meet goals, with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with decorum
- The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker and politically savvy, ensure the utmost discretion in all matters, as well as possess the ability to work well with all levels of management, both internally and externally
- The candidate must be flexible in nature with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to a broader organization
- Project management expertise and the ability to drive efficiency and excellence in all aspects of work
- Optimistic self-starter who will take the initiative for their own success
- Self-aware learner who receives constructive feedback with enthusiasm, personal responsibility, and a desire to grow
- Willingness to travel 20-30% of the time
- Experience (1) teaching in underserved communities, (2) leading in entrepreneurial Catholic organizations, and (3) participating in Catholic evangelization a plus
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are building an organization in which talented individuals from all walks of life and past work experiences can join our team and make significant contributions. We are particularly committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences or backgrounds of the students we will serve.
To Apply
Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
The base pay range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 per year. Pay may vary within the stated range, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits will be provided.
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