Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Advancement and Engagement works closely with the Assistant Head for Advancement, Head of School, volunteers and faculty/staff to provide strategic leadership for the advancement program as it continues to build a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school and community. The Director of Advancement and Engagement must be able to convey the benefits of the CCES experience to all constituencies and generate meaningful opportunities for the various constituencies to engage with CCES. 

This position reports directly to the Assistant Head for Advancement and is a senior member of the advancement team.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collaborate closely with Assistant Head for Advancement and full Advancement team on strategy and implementation to ensure that all advancement efforts align with the school’s strategic plan 

Lead all alumni relations efforts. Provide leadership for the implementation and enhancement of a comprehensive alumni engagement program.  Provide full oversight of the alumni relations team. Develop overall short- and long-range plans, goals, and metrics for all alumni relations and engagement.

Serve as staff liaison to the Alumni Association Board – coordinating and attending meetings, managing volunteers, and lead programming for the  AL Bash, AL Family Fun Run, and AL Christmas Party. 

Provide strategic oversight to advancement calendar and events. Establish guidelines and metrics for the effectiveness for all advancement events

Collaborate with marketing and communications team to ensure that marketing receives the content they need in a timely fashion, to include; photography requests and content

Work closely with Assistant Head for Advancement on all major gift initiatives including capital, endowment, and special restricted gift initiatives

Steward donors of dedicated and/or named endowment funds with regular updates and engagement opportunities – including Helmers, Kupersmith, Daniels, and others as shared by Assistant Head for Advancement

Work closely with database manager to provide comprehensive research and profiles for briefing and prospect efforts

Manage a portfolio of 200_+ key philanthropic partners at CCES with responsibilities for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention for annual fund and major gift prospects

Plan and complete 1-2 in person visits each week

Provide dashboard reports and analysis of effective engagement through advancement activities for internal and external use

Provide BOT reports as requested by the Assistant Head for Advancement

Manage and coach advancement volunteers in a variety of roles related to advancement efforts

Utilize Raiser’s Edge to track visits, produce contact notes, and conduct appropriate constituent follow-up within appropriate timelines

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE TEAM MEMBER

• Serve as customer service liaison to all School constituents.  Proactively assist the community.
• Attend on-campus and off-campus events, as necessary. (Some evenings and weekends are required.)

OTHER SKILLS:

• A minimum of four years of experience in external affairs with demonstrated accomplishment in fostering productive relationships with volunteers and developing volunteer leadership
• CFRE certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the school, alumni, other constituents and the public
• The demonstrated ability to strategize, implement and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers
• Demonstrably strong writing, planning and organizational skills
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Extensive experience with Raiser's Edge or a similar constituent database
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Bachelor's degree

About Christ Church Episcopal School

Founded in 1959, Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) is an independent college-preparatory school in Greenville, South Carolina, with an enrollment of 1,200 students in Primer (kindergarten) through grade twelve. CCES offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), both central to cultivating inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary connections. As an Episcopal school, CCES is committed to developing the full range of students' abilities and interests: intellectual, artistic, athletic, spiritual, and the critical character traits that ensure a fulfilling life. Greenville is the North American headquarters for Michelin and home to the BMW NA Plant and Visitor Center (the largest output of any BMW plant worldwide), the International Center for Automotive Research (ICAR), and Furman University. The Peace Center for the Arts is a hub for visiting performers, Broadway productions, and the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. The Bon Secours Wellness Center attracts such major artists as the Rolling Stones, James Taylor, and Elton John. Greenville offers a high quality of life in an internationally diverse community.

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