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The Chief Advancement Officer coordinates and directs the overall advancement efforts of TMI and supervises and evaluates the Director of Admissions, the Director of Development, the Director of Marketing/Publications and all staff members in these offices. The Chief Advancement Officer reports to the Headmaster.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a program designed to attract the maximum gift support possible for the school. This program will include major gifts; planned giving programs; corporate and foundation proposals; and annual fund solicitation.
- Keep the Headmaster and Development Committee informed on the fund-raising plans and activities of the office.
- Cooperatively develop and supervise a plan to increase alumni, parent, grandparent, faculty/staff, and friends’ support and involvement in the school.
- Develop a complete program of necessary research and accompanying action plan for solicitation of the broad spectrum of the school’s current and prospective donors.
- Serve as staff liaison for the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and attend Alumni Association meetings.
- Oversee processing of all gift income for the purpose of providing receipts, acknowledgements and maintenance of donor giving records.
- Supervise a coordinated program of publications and marketing activities which will effectively communicate with our various constituencies and promote the school to prospective families.
- Develop and provide leadership to the professional and volunteer staff as they assist in carrying out the activities of the development, admission, and marketing offices.
- Support the school in meeting its mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Headmaster.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience and a successful record of accomplishment in a comprehensive development department, especially the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors
- AFP member/CFRE preferred
- Knowledge of independent school operations and an interest in and appreciation of faith-based education
- Excellent interpersonal skills related to developing donor relationships
- Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and set priorities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed
Compensation
An excellent compensation package will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, experience, and potential for contribution toward the success of TMI. The position offers attractive benefits/vacation package and an excellent working environment on a beautiful hilltop campus. The salary and benefits are competitive.
Contact
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please email your résumé, cover letter and reference list to:
Joyce Penland
Bacon Lee & Associates
P. O. Box 15018
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Email: jobs@baconlee.com
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We fully respect the need for confidentiality of information supplied by interested parties and assure them that their backgrounds and interests will not be discussed with anyone, including the leadership of TMI, without prior consent, nor will reference contacts be made until mutual interest has been established.
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