Director of Development

As a Director of Development at Vanguard Preparatory/The Menta Group, you will be responsible  for developing and implementing effective practices that advance the school community. As a member of the leadership team, the Director reports to the Head of School, and through collaboration with the leadershipteam, directly oversees the following:Fundraising, including Annual Fund and Capital CampaignsAlumni and Parent RelationsCorporate partnershipsDatabase ManagementVolunteer CoordinationSpecial Event Management

• Create a comprehensive school advancement plan with clearly defined objectives, timelines, and division of responsibilities
• Actively lead the advancement team toward effective execution of the following areas: grant writing, corporate sponsorships, alumni relations, parent relations,fundraising, special event planning, database management and volunteer management
• Develop strategic plans for each fundraising initiative, including annual fund and capital campaigns
• Effectively collaborate with the leadership team and key departments, to ensure the development and growth of the school’s programs and regenerative sustainability
• Ensure the effective deployment of the Head of School, key members of the leadership team and/or key volunteers in advancement initiatives
• Promote professional development among members of the advancement team
• Work with the Head of School and Chief Financial Officer in the formulation of an annual school advancement budget and monitor budget throughout the year
• Effectively collaborate with the Communications/Marketing personnel on institutional branding and messaging materials
• Serve with the Head of School as key spokespersons and advocate for the school, on campus, and in the community
• Collaborate with the Head of School, leadership team, advancement team and volunteers to plan and implement strategies to increase donor and volunteer engagement
• Serve as an active participant on the Head of School’s leadership team
• Consistently aligns business objectives with the school’s mission, vision and values

• Bachelor’s Degree Required 
• 3 years’ experience in progressively responsible, non-profit Development leadership positions required, preferably within the DFW Metroplex
• Master’s degree and CFRE certification preferred
• Possess the ability to network and develop meaningful connections within the community in order to support fundraising efforts
• Professional leadership experience with a successful record of communications, fundraising, and  donor and volunteer engagement 
• Experience securing large-scale gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Demonstrated experience executing annual fundraising plans
• Ability to apply current trends in Development, prospect discovery, fundraising, alumni relations, and strategic marketing 
• Ability to influence a wide range of donors and key stakeholders
• Ability to build long term relationships, adapting to a variety of donor situations and expectations
• Exceptional project management skills; goal driven; detail-oriented; and the ability to set and meet deadlines 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
• 403(b) Investment Options
• Direct Employer Hire