Executive Director of Scholar and Donor Services

Bachelor’s degree, required; advanced degree is a plus
The ideal candidate should have at least five years of practical related fundraising experience
2 years of management experience including hiring, performance management and termination
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Familiarity with philanthropic and fundraising best practices
Must be a collaborative team player who enjoys working with others
Thorough knowledge and experience working with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat required
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software – specifically, Salesforce
Strong corporate, private foundation, and college awareness; marketing oriented; professional in demeanor and presentation
Commitment to academic excellence
High energy with business-like communicator
Familiar with structured environments and deadlines
Ability to effectively present ideas in detail at the board room level
Strong commitment to the highest ethical business practices.

Initiate dialogue and cultivate ongoing relationships with potential donors
Educate potential donors about the corporation’s mission and initiate requests for financial support to grow and expand the corporation’s mission
Successfully complete the inaugural fundraising campaign
Conduct internal analysis and report to upper management, officers, and Board of Directors concerning developments regarding fundraising activities and campaign status
Work directly with Sponsor Services team to enhance prospecting efforts
Extensive use of a customized Salesforce (CRM) database in addition to standard PC applications
Recommend and help implement procedural improvements/efficiencies
Implement development growth plan and supervise three initial full-time fundraising professionals and one vendor/contractor database coordinator
Some general administrative duties; including data input, word processing, proofing documents, etc.
Various other duties as assigned by the President, other corporate officers, Board of Directors, and upper management of the corporation.

Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) is highly preferred
Knowledge of how to apply marketing and financial analysis techniques is extremely desirable
Knowledge of high school and collegiate educational environments is preferred