Richmond, Virginia
Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: 07-Apr-25
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
Position Overview:
Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ)’s Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) encompasses Advancement, Marketing, Admission, and Enrollment, supporting and stewarding a student and family through their Episcopal journey. The Director of Development for the St. Mark’s Campus leads and manages all aspects of the campus’ fundraising initiatives, playing a crucial role in advancing the school’s mission by building and strengthening relationships with donors, parents, and other stakeholders to secure financial support for the school. The role reports to the Director of The Episcopal Fund and Parent Organizations (based on the Munnerlyn Campus) and the Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s Campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Strategy & Execution:
- Oversee the planning and execution of all fundraising efforts, including but not limited to The Episcopal Fund (annual fund), Ortega River Run, A Vision for Art, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, and occasional capital campaigns and special projects
- Build and maintain genuine relationships with current and prospective donors, including parents, grandparents, community members, and businesses
- Solicit and secure event sponsors to support school fundraising initiatives, cultivating strong relationships with sponsors and ensuring the value of their contribution is recognized at each event
- Set fundraising goals with the team, monitor progress, and provide detailed reports on the final amount raised
- Ensure that all sponsorship commitments and levels are honored, provide timely acknowledgment of gifts and contributions, and oversee donor recognition activities to express gratitude and foster long-term engagement
- Work closely with Advancement and Admission team members to identify and engage prospective major donors for gift cultivation
Event Management
- Serve as the primary liaison between the fundraising volunteer committees and the school, fostering effective communication and collaboration
- Coordinate and schedule committee meetings for The Episcopal Fund Parent Representatives and event-based committees to execute the Ortega River Run, A Vision for Art, and Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
- Manage the procurement of all necessary supplies and materials for events to ensure smooth execution.
- Prepare and submit detailed set-up instructions, including timelines, to ensure events are organized and executed efficiently
- Oversee the financial management and budgeting, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and adherence to budgetary guidelines
- Coordinate with external vendors, manage orders, process payments, and oversee setup and teardown logistics
- Configure and implement the required back-end software, Greater Giving, for A Vision for Art
- Support the Director of Marketing and Parent Organizations by attending parent organization events and helping day-of (if needed)
Community Engagement & Marketing:
- Work closely with the communications team to create marketing materials, including, but not limited to, sponsor solicitation materials, invitations, solicitation materials, event articles, social media content, and event results
- Prepare and deliver the required content for the Report of Philanthropy for events and fundraising related to the St. Mark’s Campus
- Ensure that the school’s mission and values are reflected in all fundraising and communications efforts
Collaboration and Flexibility:
- Collaborate with the three-campus Advancement Team and the St. Mark’s Campus Admin Team to align development priorities with the school’s strategic vision and streamline efforts across campuses and departments
- Support additional admin responsibilities on the St. Mark’s Campus, including but not limited to morning carpool duty, afternoon dismissal duty, front desk duty, and supporting “all hands on deck” moments
Working Conditions:
- Full-time, year-round position
- Evening and weekend hours required for occasional events and meetings
- Expected to work on-site at the St. Mark’s Campus, with flexibility based on school needs
- Attend bi-weekly meetings at the Munnerlyn Campus with the full Advancement team (and additional meetings/events on other campuses as needed)
SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required, 7+ years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Outstanding organizational skills
- High energy and stamina to succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire generosity in others
- Professional and polished with a focus on hospitality and helping people feel immediately welcome
- Passion for education, particularly early childhood
- Desire to build trust and strong relationships with the internal ESJ community as well as key constituents and organizations in Northeast Florida
- Highly proficient with general computer operations, Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); previous database experience needed
- Ability to quickly learn and gain proficiency with the processes, database, and school knowledge
- Motivated self-starter who can take a project and run with it without much direction or micromanagement
- Servant leader mindset - go above and beyond to help others and serve our school community
- Ability to be flexible and to think and respond quickly when something unexpected happens
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s approach to our balanced education (academics, fine arts, athletics, and spiritual development) is sustained by heightened expectations in all aspects of campus life. Since its founding almost 60 years ago, the school has remained true to its mission to develop “leaders and doers of good.” Each student is prepared for college by a liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the development of effective expression and critical thinking in a learner-centered environment. Episcopal enrolls more than 1,500 students from age 1 to grade 12 across three campuses. Episcopal is a caring community by design with faculty who are outstanding in their field, all of whom are dedicated to helping our students develop their creative talents, discover their passions, and deepen their faith and commitment to service for others.
Episcopal is committed to a school culture that is safe and positive for all members of our community. We work intentionally to create a community of people who respect and support each other. We recognize the value of diversity, and we actively seek to welcome and include underrepresented groups. Episcopal strongly supports professional development and training opportunities for faculty and staff, ensuring that best practices and innovative, learner-centered teaching methods are continually incorporated into our pedagogy. The academic environment is achievement-oriented with a standard of excellence. The school’s faculty display outstanding academic backgrounds, exceptional character, and dedication to our students across three academic campuses, spanning from an Early Learning Program (age one) through Grade 12. Episcopal does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in its hiring and employment practices. The above information is not a completely comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, current resume, and a pedagogical statement alongside a completed application through the Careers at Episcopal page on our school website. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position has been filled and the search closed.