Job Posting

Prodeo Academy | Columbia Heights, MN
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Start Date: January 4, 2022

Reports to: CEO Strategy

OVERVIEW
Prodeo Academy, a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities, is a meaningful education solution that is committed to closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engagement. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community.

VISION FOR POSITION
The Advancement Director will be a highly-organized, self-directed person who leads the Advancement team to grow philanthropic revenue and realize the mission of Prodeo Academy.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Fund Development

• Develop an annual Advancement Strategic Plan and set fundraising goals and priorities.
• Lead cultivation and stewardship of current donors.
• Strategize on and implement efforts to discover and secure new resources.
• Develop a strategy to strengthen the “Friends of Prodeo” community by creating a robust distribution list, engagement opportunities, and frequent communications to key stakeholders.
• Manage a (currently-part-time-contract) Grant Writer in the development and implementation of an annual grants plan
• Manage a to-be-hired part-time Development Associate in
• Maintaining the fundraising database
• Analyzing data to prepare reports and drive fundraising
• Managing gift acknowledgments
• Coordinate annual and special appeals to build the individual giving base
• Create donor-facing marketing/communications materials in coordination with the Communications Director

Major Gifts

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts of $5,000+
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors on an annual basis
• Create and lead qualification and cultivation opportunities to grow the prospective donor pipeline
• Partner with Co-Founder to plan and manage the leadership fundraising portfolio
• Lead, advise, and support the Board of Directors in their fundraising strategies
• Build and manage a portfolio of donors

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, business, or other areas of transferable skills
• Preferred: Proven success with a major gifts portfolio in an education or healthcare organization, or college/university
• Demonstrated flexibility and experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent organization skills and consistency in meeting goals and deadlines
• Entrepreneurial outlook and commitment to Prodeo Academy’s mission

COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is $75,000-$85,000, with some flexibility depending on level of experience.

Prodeo Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

Apply on Prodeo's career website - https://prodeo-academy.breezy.hr/p/5e654dedbebb-director-of-advancement