International School of Brooklyn is seeking a committed and experienced Director of Advancement who will embody the school’s mission and core values and promote and advocate for the institution. The Director of Advancement is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the annual fund and capital campaign and overseeing and implementing a growing alumni engagement program. The Director of Advancement will be joining our team at an exciting time as the school enters its next phase of growth: planning the opening of the International School of Brooklyn High School, including the launch of a Capital Campaign to kickstart the project.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for the work; personally endorse the school’s mission and values; and build strong relationships and communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, parents, alumni, trustees, and students.
This position reports to the Head of School and serves as a member of the School Leadership Team that oversees day to day operations, sets strategic goals and planning for the school, and acts as a visible and engaged community member. Please note that this position does not afford many opportunities for remote work.
The Director of Advancement is responsible for overseeing the school’s advancement program which includes:
-Managing and overseeing the execution of the school’s strategic vision for development in terms of fundraising, events, and family and alumni engagement
-Building and sustaining an effective partnership with the Head of School and Board of Trustees in order to ensure that development goals are integrated with the school’s strategic planning
-Developing and maintaining strong relationships with all members of the school community, including donors, families, students, trustees, faculty, staff, and administrators
-Overseeing and increasing participation and gift amounts to the Annual Fund for Excellence
-Developing and implementing a capital campaign plan, including:
-Leading volunteer campaign committee
-Managing pipeline of prospective campaign donors
-Identifying major donor prospects
-Planning campaign cultivation events
-Managing campaign donor stewardship and communications
In collaboration with the Director of Communications, writing fundraising materials, including letters and proposals, and copy for fundraising
-Continuously benchmarking and reporting to the Head of School the progress and outcomes of development programs
-Overseeing the alumni engagement program
-Overseeing the planning, organization, and execution of the Spring Benefit and Pecha Kucha events
Overseeing the planning, organization and execution of other -advancement events
Overseeing records management and Veracross data integrity
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Director of Advancement supervises the Advancement Associate.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
-4+ years related professional experience in non-profit fundraising; previous experience in independent schools is strongly preferred
-Proficiency in development database and school database software, email communication software, Google Apps Suite, and Microsoft Office
-Proficiency in French or Spanish is a plus
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Excellent time management and organizational skills
-Experience in grant research, applications, and proposals is a plus
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Strong collaborative working skills with fellow colleagues
-A high level of integrity, a positive outlook, and a good sense of humor
-Deep understanding and appreciation of the school’s mission and values
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000. ISB offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: fully paid individual health and dental insurance, a generous health reimbursement account, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time. Employees also receive robust access to professional development, beginning in their first year of employment.
About Us
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school located in Carroll Gardens known for its innovative and robust Pre-K 3–8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion program and International Baccalaureate curriculum.
In an intimate school environment and small classroom setting, our dedicated teachers nurture the curiosity of each student, inspiring them to follow their passions and setting them on a path to endless discovery. Through guided inquiry, concept-based and project-based learning experiences, students discover themselves as learners and develop the skills they need to become confident lifelong learners.
The International Baccalaureate curriculum combined with language immersion encourages students to think critically in a global context. While the International Baccalaureate opens our students to increasingly complex ideas about the world and their place in it, our language immersion program opens doors to diverse experiences and cultures. As adventurers, advocates, changemakers, and leaders, our students live the mission of our school, learning to harness their voices to be forces for change in their school and local communities.
ISB’s vibrant and engaged community is the cornerstone of our student experience. Our students are part of a vibrant locally-grounded, international community. ISB’s students and their families, as well as our devoted team of faculty and staff, come from New York City’s five boroughs and all over the world. Our culturally and socioeconomically diverse learning environment enriches each student’s experience and creates more opportunities to promote inclusion and awareness in our community.
