Director of Advancement - Vacancy ID: 179328

Job Title: Director of Advancement Reports to: SMCS President Hours/Position: Full-time, Exempt Position Overview: The Director of Advancement is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement plan to support all aspects of philanthropic giving and to create a best in class development team. Reporting directly to and working closely with the SMCS President, this position will have full responsibility for donor engagement, fund development, fundraising, stewardship and management of the day-to-day functions of the development team – overseeing all activities and marketing for annual giving, special events, major gifts, alumni programs, donor relations, corporate and foundation relations and planned giving. This position also oversees the communications and hospitality and enrollment areas. Direct Reports: Development Coordinator, Director of Communications and Hospitality, Multimedia Content Specialist and Enrollment Coordinator General Duties/Responsibilities: Advancement, Fund Development and Alumni Engagement • Develop the vision, strategy and mechanisms of giving to support SMCS and the strategic plan • Design, implement and manage all philanthropic activities including but not limited to annual fund, special events, major gifts, alumni relations and planned giving to meet the agreed upon goals • Manage all strategies and activities for donor cultivation including individuals and corporations, relational solicitation and stewardship for annual and long-term financial support of SMCS • Manage the research, writing and submittal of grant proposals to foundations and corporate organizations; ensure the timely reporting and management oversight of each • Leverage the President and other key members of the system as instruments for donor engagement and solicitation • Actively participate as a member of the SMCS Foundation Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees Fund Development Committee, and other committees as assigned by the Superintendent to foster and enhance philanthropic giving; assume responsibility for all assigned duties and reports • Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive strategic program to encourage and enhance alumni engagement, support and giving for SMCS • Serves as a liaison to schools and co-curricular programs for their individual fundraising initiatives • Represent SMCS at periodic public relations events and/or speaking opportunities, as well as at system extra-curricular events • Perform additional duties as assigned Communication and Hospitality/Multimedia Content Specialist • Oversees the Director of Communications and Hospitality and Multimedia Content Specialist • Directs the implementation and organization of the SMCS strategic plan as well as fundraising campaigns and gives direction on events • Oversees the setup of events and ensures all areas are covered • Oversees and gives direction for brand of system, production and management of system publications including print, fulfilment and distribution • Develop and execute an annual communications plan • Develop/maintain quality social media content to support and expand SMCS digital presence Enrollment • Oversees the Enrollment Coordinator and the responsibilities of the position • Works with the coordinator to develop and implement strategic admissions and enrollment plan • Directs the recruitment communications/materials and approves any advertising costs