Monday, July 7, 2008

Director of Institutional Advancement, Winchester Thurston School - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 7/7/08

Winchester Thurston School, a PreKindergarten-Grade 12 independent school, announces a search for a Director of Institutional Advancement. Institutional Advancement is comprised of Development, Parents Association, and Alumnae/i Relations. Having completed a $15 million campaign in 2007, the focus in Development has been on stewardship of major donors, cultivation of new relationships, and planning for the next five years. The Director of Institutional Advancement will be responsible for overseeing all Development efforts of the school, for building a Major Gifts program, and for planning and leading the next major campaign. The Director of Institutional Advancement reports directly to the Head of School. The Director is a member of the Head’s Cabinet and the Informed Management Team.

Major Areas of Responsibility
Development Oversight

The Director of Development, Director of Annual Giving, and Director of Alumnae/i Relations report to the Director of Institutional Advancement, who provides direction for day-to-day operational needs and management of department budgets. With the assistance of the Head of School and members of the development and alumnae/i staff, the Director establishes annual goals and objectives, tasks, and evaluation procedures.
Develops and directs systems to ensure a coordinated, integrated plan for development.
Serves as Staff Liaison to the Board Development Committee and its subcommittees. Member of Finance Committee and Buildings & Grounds Committee.
Pursues continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Major Gifts

Accountable and responsible for Major Gifts Program: Develops strategy, sets goals, and monitors progress.
Directs, leads, motivates, and partners with Trustees and Head of School in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting leadership and major donor prospects (individuals and foundations).
Manages a personal portfolio of high-level major gift prospects. Oversees Head, Director of Development, Director of Annual Giving, and Director of Alumnae/i Relations in their management of their own personal portfolios of high-level major gift prospects and donors.
Works with Director of Development in writing grants and managing Foundation reporting/stewardship.
Works with Director of Development on stewardship of leadership donors, including those with endowed funds at the school.

Campaign Leadership and Oversight

Plans and oversees implementation of overall campaign strategy, including major events, communications, research, cultivation/solicitation, acknowledgment, donor recognition.
Designs/plans/organizes/implements/tracks/monitors campaign progress.
Works with Director of Development to oversee gift processing and acknowledgment.
Coordinates the campaign with volunteer leadership, counsel, and school staff.
Oversees management of campaign volunteers.

Qualifications

Experience and a successful track record in a Development leadership position
Demonstrated ability to lead in a team setting
Desired dispositions include confidence, optimism, initiative, energy, and warmth
Knowledge of or experience with independent schools

Environment
Winchester Thurston has two campuses. The historic and flagship City Campus is located in a residential neighborhood in the cultural and educational heart of the city within blocks of Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art. Winchester Thurston’s North Hills Campus is located on seven acres of scenic farmland in a Northern suburb of Pittsburgh. Situated in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is a world-class, dynamic, cultural, educational, and scientific center that also offers numerous college and professional sport teams, many of which compete in new and highly attractive facilities. The city is in the midst of a waterfront revitalization, which includes new housing, shopping, and recreational facilities. Pittsburgh has been honored as America’s Most Livable City.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Maura Farrell, Assistant Head for Planning, Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Email: farrellml@winchesterthurston.org. Winchester Thurston School is an equal opportunity employer.

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