Title: Director of DevelopmentDepartment: DevelopmentSupervisor: Founder & Executive Director
About WHINWashington Heights and Inwood Music Community Charter School, ( WHIN Music Community School or WHIN ) is a music-based elementary charter school in Washington Heights NYC that serves approximately 350 students in grades K-7. The mission of WHIN is to provide our diverse student populations with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. Founded in 2016, WHIN is the first school in the world that was founded on El Sistema, a distinctive social program that was founded in Venezuela that encourages youth to beassets within their community.
SummaryWHIN is seeking a dynamic fundraising professional to serve as the school's inaugural Director of Development. The Director will work under the direction of the Founder & Executive Director to create and implement a comprehensive development plan that increases philanthropic support for WHIN, including funding from individual donors, foundation supporters, and corporate partners. The Director will serve as both a frontline fundraiser and a development strategist, with a keen ability to build and cultivate relationships leading to impactful contributions.
Duties & Responsibilities- Develop and execute winning fundraising strategies including an annual fundraising plan that enables WHIN to meet its annual goal of $1M+
- Serve as a frontline fundraiser; make direct, face-to-face solicitations to secure private philanthropic support including major gifts at the 5- and 6- figure level
- Deepen relationships and engagement with existing donors, scaling support through specific and tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship tactics
- Identify and build connections with new and prospective donors leading to first-time gifts
- Produce signature fundraising and donor stewardship events in coordination with staff and volunteers
- Establish KPIs, measure and report on program progress and efficacy to senior management and the Board
- Oversee the development budget and monitor expenses
- Manage and leverage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including Salesforce CRM and wealth screening tools
- Recruit, train, and support key volunteers and Board members to assist in advancement efforts
- Communicate fundraising goals throughout the organization and equip staff and Board members to reach them by building an internal culture of philanthropy
- Supervise part-time Development Manager
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree required
- 7-10 years of experience including donor portfolio management and development strategy
- A proven ability to develop and execute successful development strategies to increase revenue across all fundraising verticals
- Experience mentoring, coaching and managing development staff
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire confidence from others
- Self-starter with a proclivity toward action
- Sound judgement and decision-making capabilities
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and contribute at all levels
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Campaign experience a plus
- Knowledge of CRM software required; Salesforce preferred
Additional Information- Salary range: $120,000 - $130,000 annually
- Robust benefits package includes:
- Customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans so you can create a personalized health care package for you and your family's needs.
- 5% 403(b) annual match; increases to 7.5% after two years of employment and 10% after five.
- Free Disability coverage: WHIN pays 100% of the premium for Short and Long Term Disability insurance, which covers 60% of an employee's salary, should they ever have a need to go out on a leave of absence
- Conveniently located off the A, C, and 1 trains as well and many Manhattan and Bronx bus stops
- A position at an extremely unique, exciting, music focused charter school
- A collaborative and fun working environment working alongside committed, open-minded, and kind professionals
WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.