RKA Is Hiring.

Rosati-Kain Academy is seeking a director of development. Reporting to the President and the Board, this school administrator has comprehensive responsibility for planning, oversight and execution of all aspects of fundraising, including event planning, alumni and donor engagement, and all related communication. This individual serves as a member of the school’s senior leadership team.

Benefits, including contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan, life and disability insurance at no cost, and a stipend for health, vision and dental insurance.

Job Description:

• Lead Rosati-Kain Academy’s Development program, including major gifts, annual giving, alumnae and family giving, and community relations.
• Collaborate with the President and the Board on key relationships and manage individualized portfolios for each. 
• Curate a comprehensive annual giving program complete with mailings, solicitations, stewardships, and individualized segmentation. 
• Create and develop a compelling case for support to be used in print and digital materials, including a case study and annual report.
• Manage a 30-person major giving portfolio. 
• Work with development support staff to oversee the fundraising database and utilize data to improve reporting, analysis, outreach and results.
• Research potential funding sources, write grant proposals, and manage grant reporting.
• Recruit and solicit prospective event sponsors and donors.
• Manage the creation and distribution of communications to donors, including thank you letters, gift acknowledgement, pledge reminders, endowment/restricted fund annual update letters, sponsorship letters, invitations, tax letters, and other communications.
• Work with advancement support staff to ensure all gifts are accurately recorded and coded.
• Track all engagement, solicitation, gift acknowledgment, and other stewardship notes.
• Provide exemplary customer service and consistently build connections with alumnae, parents, and community members. 

Qualifications:

• Past development experience; working in a school is preferred.
• Demostrated excellence in organizational, managerial, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have exemplary relationship building skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

To Apply, please submit the following to: [email protected]. Please use Development in the subject line.

• CV / resume
• Cover letter explaining interest in Rosati-Kain Academy and the position.
• A list of 5 professional references including name, relationship, phone number, and email (contact will not be made without candidate’s permission)