Cranbrook Schools · 8 hours ago
Director of Development - Cranbrook Institute of Science
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expCranbrook Schools is a prominent educational community founded in 1904, known for its emphasis on education, science, and art. The Director of Development for Cranbrook Institute of Science is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive fundraising program, collaborating with various teams to meet financial goals and support the institute's priorities.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program for CIS, including short- and long-term goals and strategies for all areas of fundraising
In collaboration with CEC’s Director of Annual Giving and Membership and CEC’s Donor Relations and Stewardship team, successfully direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of the annual giving program for CIS, including donor solicitations and acknowledgements and statistical reports and analyses, and ensure that the program is conducted for approved purposes in compliance with CEC policies and procedures and meets CIS’s budget expectations and goals
In collaboration with CEC’s Director of Annual Giving and Membership and CEC’s Membership Administrator, successfully direct the planning, execution, and evaluation of the membership program for CIS, including its individual and corporate components, new membership acquisition and renewals, retention, and stewardship, statistical reports and analyses, and ensure that the membership program meets CIS’s budget expectations and goals
Working with CEC’s Director of Grant Development and Administration, initiate, prepare, and submit all proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities for grant or sponsorship support for CIS’s priority needs, including outreach, exhibits, and other programming, and to meet its financial goals
In collaboration with the Director of CIS, CEC’s Director of Principal and Major Gifts, and other CEC Advancement colleagues, successfully manage the individual major gifts program for CIS, including high-end annual gift prospects and donors
In collaboration with CEC’s Director of Advancement Operations and Gift Planning and other CEC Advancement colleagues, develop a planned giving program for CIS
Serve as an articulate and effective spokesperson for CIS and for CEC more broadly
Collaborating with CEC’s Donor Relations and Stewardship team, successfully oversee the planning, design, and launch of all events associated with the Development activities of CIS
Serve as staff for the CIS Board of Governors, the CIS Development Committee, and any subcommittees thereof, and ensure preparation of regular and requested Development materials and reports for CIS management and for all CIS Board or Committee meetings
Work closely and effectively with CEC or CIS leadership and volunteers in their solicitation efforts on behalf of CIS. Engage and provide staff training and oversight for volunteers assisting in Development Office activities
Collaborate with the CIS Director and other CIS leadership to develop and define program priorities and initiate all fundraising activities necessary to support those priorities. Support implementation of the CIS Strategic Plan through fundraising activities
Ensure the regular use of CEC’s prospect-tracking system (RE NXT) and other shared information resources to ensure transparency, collaboration, and accurate data on fundraising activity across CEC’s Advancement Offices with respect to potential prospects, prospects, and donors
Develop and manage expense budget. Ensure fiscal responsibility in oversight of the CIS Advancement budget
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
A minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible development experience, preferably with a museum, cultural or educational institution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
Capability of working with major donors, high level volunteers and major administrators
Computer proficiency is necessary
Knowledge of government grants and governmental processes
Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituencies and high-level volunteers and donors, including corporate and foundation officers at all levels
Requires a valid Michigan driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Retirement programs with employer contribution
Generous paid time off
11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Employee discounts
A unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration
Company
Cranbrook Schools
Cranbrook Schools are independent day and boarding schools that provide students with a challenging and comprehensive college preparatory education.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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