About this Role: The Director or Manager of Development will support CA’s fundraising efforts. They will develop compelling materials used to cultivate supporters and solicit grants from federal, state, and private sources. Success in this role means we can fund current and new programs and build a community of advocates who believe in what is possible for all students. The Director or Manager of Development will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer. We are looking for someone who will capture the hearts of their target audience and build a community of advocates who believe in what is possible for every student. As a team, we are tasked with ensuring that our schools and programs have the resources they need to provide the highest quality experiences for all kids.

About Collegiate Academies: Collegiate Academies prepares all students for lives of unlimited opportunity. Founded in 2008, Collegiate Academies serves over 3,000 students in five public high schools and two postsecondary programs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. We serve a dramatically higher proportion of students with special needs, students who are English language learners, and students who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We see the individual greatness of every student who comes through our doors.

Responsibilities:

General Fundraising/Development Responsibilities

• Work with the members of the Advancement Team to build, execute, and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school-based teams.
• Provide support in managing events, tours and donor cultivation activities as needed.
• Research and identify new funders and funding opportunities on an ongoing basis.
• Establish and maintain systems, execute tracking of donations and communications with donors

Grants Management

• Write and assemble compelling applications for private philanthropic grants and non-recurring federal/state/local funding opportunities.
•  Lead and/or support in the management of large scale grants. This includes setting up and leading meetings with a range of stakeholders, project management, and maintaining regular communication with CA and external teammates.
• Research information and statistics to bolster proposals and reports.
• Drive the preparation of required progress and final reports, including compiling necessary information from program and finance staff, drafting written reports, and submitting all reports in a timely manner.

Competitive Public Funding

• Work with network- and school-based teams to coordinate application processes for various non-recurring public funding streams.

Mindsets, Beliefs, and Skills

• Belief in the limitless potential of all people - that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and educational pasts, have the potential to succeed in college or an appropriately rigorous post-secondary outcome.
• Belief in the power of diversity and a commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable society where all people are free from oppression.
• Ability to relentlessly pursue goals, take responsibility for deliverables, and work through obstacles. A high degree of initiative in resolving problems and implementing solutions independently in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Clear and persuasive writing and editing skills.
• Exemplary attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and application online. In the application, you will be asked to answer the following questions. You may want to plan your answers in advance of beginning the application.

• How do you see this role as critical to the CA mission? (1-2 paragraphs)
• Describe a time in your career where you had to grow dramatically in your mindsets and skills to ensure you met your goals. What was challenging about this? How did you do? (2-3 paragraphs)
• Describe an instance in your professional life when you successfully influenced an outcome or influenced change when there was not a direct reporting relationship. How did you do it? (2-3 paragraphs)

Disclaimer:

Collegiate Academies encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. Collegiate Academies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Collegiate Academies does not sponsor employment visas.

Priority Application Deadline for Current Collegiate Academies Employees: The priority application deadline for internal candidates is February 5, 2023, at 11:59 PM CT.

Standard Application Deadline: The standard application deadline is March 31, 2023, at 11:59 PM CT. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified. We will only move forward with external candidates after the standard application deadline.