Director of Development
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About Brooklyn Lab Schools

Working at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional educational environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars and our leaders know our scholars by name. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.

In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructions, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.

Our focus on the whole scholar and in building our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.

About the Director of Development Position

The Director of Development is an integral part of Brooklyn Lab s Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for leading all development initiatives for the organization. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Director of Development is charged with driving development and the implementation of strategic plans to raise funds, cultivate new donors and revenue streams for the organization. The Director of Development is responsible for efficiency and accuracy in development reporting and data analysis. With proven experience as a fundraiser, the Director of Development will cultivate and own funder relationships, while also preparing the CEO for participation in fundraising initiatives and special donor events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Director of Development Roles & Responsibilities

• Execute Brooklyn Lab s fundraising strategy in pursuit of the organization s annual fundraising goal in the amount of $1M
• Collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer to determine the annual fundraising priorities and initiatives;
• Leads the preparation of development materials for the Board of Trustees and CEO for donor meetings and pitches to potential donors;
• Reviews and provides feedback on grant proposals, reports and reports, including donor-facing communications;
• Manages funder relationships with new and existing donors and funding entities;
• Prospects and identities prospective individual, corporation and foundation donors, and develops strategies to cultivate those relationships;
• Creates collateral that is relevant and informative for distribution to donors and the public;
• Researches potential sources of and applies for grants and public funding while keeping abreast of the philanthropy and und development sector in the greater NY metropolitan region and with national funders who support the mission of Brooklyn Lab Schools;
• Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds;
• Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the mission of BLCS;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

An ideal candidate for this position must have a Bachelor's degree, and at least five years of nonprofit fundraising experience. In addition they must also possess the following:

• Demonstrates the belief that every student can work hard, excel academically, and graduate from college;
• Understands the school s ethos and priorities around an urgency to achieve dramatic gains in learning;
• Leads in a way that reflects LAB s values and beliefs;
• 5+ years with an extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
• 3+ years with excellent management and supervisory skills.
• A demonstration of excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of charitable giving including relationships with funders and donors in the education community
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate results and use data to drive decision-making.
• Makes and stands by decisions that benefit the school, sharing the rationale for decisions, particularly when consensus cannot be reached;
• Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals;
• Proactively develops contingency plans in advance of potential or unforeseen circumstances;
• Delegates decision-making and authority in an effective manner;
• Promotes and contributes to a culture of sharing effective practices;
• Demonstrates professionalism in all situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000, commensurate with experience and education.

In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes the following below. See benefits here.

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short & long term disability for eligible employees
• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• An individual professional development allowance per school year

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).