Director of Development

• Execute Brooklyn Lab’s fundraising strategy in pursuit of the organization’s annual fundraising goal in the amount of $1M.
• Collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer to determine the annual fundraising priorities and initiatives
• Leads the preparation of development materials for the Board of Trustees and CEO for donor meetings and pitches to potential donors.
• Reviews and provides feedback on grant proposals, reports and reports, including donor-facing communications
• Manage funder relationships with new and existing donors and funding entities
• Prospects and identities prospective individual, corporation and foundation donors, and develops strategies to cultivate those relationships.
• Create collateral that is relevant and informative for distribution to donors and the public.
• Researches potential sources of and applies for grants and public funding while keeping abreast of the philanthropy and und development sector in the greater NY metropolitan region and with national funders who support the mission of Brooklyn Lab Schools
• Oversees the fundraising process and maintains records of receipts and disbursements of funds. ● Plans fundraising events that effectively communicate the mission of BLCS
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates the belief that every student can work hard, excel academically, and graduate from college;
• Understands the school’s ethos and priorities around an urgency to achieve dramatic gains in learning;
• Leads in a way that reflects LAB’s values and beliefs;
• 5+ years with an extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
• 3+ years with excellent management and supervisory skills.
• A demonstration of excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of charitable giving including relationships with funders and donors in the education community
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate results and use data to drive decision-making.
• Makes and stands by decisions that benefit the school, sharing the rationale for decisions, particularly when consensus cannot be reached;
• Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals;
• Proactively develops contingency plans in advance of potential or unforeseen circumstances;
• Delegates decision-making and authority in an effective manner;
• Promotes and contributes to a culture of sharing effective practices;
• Demonstrates professionalism in all situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short & long term disability for eligible employees
• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• An individual professional development allowance per school year

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