Saint Andrew’s has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Chief Advancement Officer and Campaign Director beginning in the spring of 2024. Interested candidates should review the opportunity statement and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references with contact information as a single PDF document to DovetailED President Zack Lehman at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please refrain from contacting the school directly.
About Saint Andrew’s School:
Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.
Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition.
Position Summary:
The Chief Advancement Officer & Campaign Director is responsible for directing a comprehensive campaign, including the internal day-to-day campaign management and external campaign relationship with the Board of Trustees and the Campaign Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work with the Director of Development, Head of School, Campaign Co-Chairs, and volunteers to provide leadership, direction, and motivation for the successful completion of a $100 M campaign.
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Assist in the articulation of the campaign philosophy, the interpretation of the financial needs, and the strategy for the campaign.
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Oversee the refinement of the case statement for the campaign.
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Maintain and solicit a portfolio of 20-40 nucleus and leadership phase prospects.
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Direct the organization and planning of the campaign steering committee. Assist the chair, key volunteers, and administrative leadership in the selection, enlistment, and cultivation of volunteers for the campaign organization.
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Organize and conduct leadership and committee training at all levels as required.
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Work with the Director of Major Gifts in the identification and segmentation of campaign prospects. Coordinate prospect management and tracking activities. Oversee all elements of planning, organization of prospect cultivation/solicitation with consultation, and involvement by campaign volunteers and major gifts staff.
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Coordinate with major giving officers to solicit gifts for the campaign.
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Work with the Director of Communications to implement a campaign marketing plan and to develop communications plans and materials for campaign activities.
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Track and report on the progress of all campaign updates to the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Board as a whole.
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Manage campaign operations. Develop and implement the campaign budget.
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Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.