Job Description
Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with Tampa Prep, a co-ed grades 6-12 independent school to find their next Director of Development, in Tampa, Florida.
The Director of Development is responsible for leading the School’s efforts in the areas of fundraising, alumni relations, communications, and marketing. The director ensures the success of all development functions of the School including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors; capital and endowment fund raising; annual fund; auction; major gifts; planned giving; some special events, and new initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Articulates and provides innovative and strategic philanthropic vision for the School.
- Develops clear, compelling messages to the internal/external constituency describing the School’s strengths and aspirations so they understand programmatic objectives and the School’s future direction.
- Devises and manages programs designed to attract maximum gift support to the School.
- Creates strong team environment for development staff where each individual is valued and encouraged to innovate in order to improve the overall fundraising effort.
- Oversees a coordinated publications and printing program, which will most effectively communicate with the various constituencies of the School.
- Maintains a complete program of research into and an action plan of solicitation of the School's key prospects.
- Serves as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.
- Supervises the Director of Marketing & Communications, Director of the Annual Fund, Director of Stewardship and Constituent Relations, Assistant Director of Stewardship and Constituent Relations, Development Assistant and any additional positions created within the department.
- Effectively develops and administers the development budget.
Desired Qualities and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 5 to 7 years of development experience in building the infrastructure of a development program, formulating and executing a successful fundraising plan, and strategic management of a large-scale capital campaign.
- Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gifts at all levels, including the seven and eight figure level.
Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.
💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)
About CS&A:
Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.
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