What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Development position at BRIDGE Academy?
The Bridge Academy is a 501c3 not for profit specialized school for students with language-based learning disabilities, like dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and attention deficit disorder. The Bridge Academy is located in Lawrenceville, NJ and serves students from throughout the state of New Jersey and Bucks County, PA.
It is our individualized approach to teaching students with learning disabilities, combined with the nurturing, emotionally supportive atmosphere at The Bridge Academy that makes our school a uniquely effective learning environment. The school serves students of average or higher intellectual potential who have language-based learning disabilities and do not have behavioral issues as their primary handicapping condition. It is a hybrid position.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Bridge Academy seeks an individual with at least 3 years of fund-raising experience in private schools or other non-profit organizations for its Development Department. This is a part-time hybrid position (25-28 hrs./wk.) and requires the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends. Benefits are provided.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include working with the Board of Trustees and School Principal to implement and manage a Gala/Auction event and an Annual Appeal. Other responsibilities include school communication and marketing efforts and overseeing other special events (i.e., Special Person Day, alumni event).
• Manage and oversee the Spring Gala.
• Plan and implement the Annual Appeal, including all direct mail, phone-thons and personal solicitations.
• Develop Corporate and Foundation support in the form of direct contributions, grants, or sponsorship of the Gala.
• Maintain donor gifts and address database of all current and past donors, including all parents, former parents, board members, friends, staff.
• Attending and providing monthly reports to the Board of Trustees meetings.
• Prepare and execute school communication including newsletters, emails, and social media.
• Maintain updates for the development link on the Bridge website, including online giving.
• Prepare the Annual Report.
• Collaborate with school staff to coordinate any special event activities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of professional fund-raising experience, including event preparation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task effectively, including having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to motivate and manage volunteers for fundraising and special events.
• Experience with donor data bases.
• Knowledge and understanding of language-based learning disabilities is preferred.
• The ability to work independently and within a flexible time limit.