Head of Development

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Success Academy in the search for a Head of Development.

Success Academy seeks a visionary Head of Development to lead its fundraising efforts, managing a portfolio of principal and major gift donors and prospects to support its investments in K-12 scholars, innovations, research and development, capital, and advocacy. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Head of Development will oversee the frontline Development team, including both individual and institutional giving, cultivating a highly productive and agile group of fundraising professionals dedicated to delivering extraordinary results. As a key strategic partner to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Founder and CEO, trustees, and other stakeholders, the Head of Development will play a crucial role in advancing Success Academy's dual mission of innovative education and advocacy. This role involves expanding the network of transformational donors and establishing a high-performing, scalable development program aligned with Success Academy's priorities. Additionally, the Head of Development will engage in strategic planning, driving innovation, growth, and results, and will craft and execute comprehensive plans for identifying, engaging, and stewarding high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders to ensure Success Academy exceeds its ambitious commitments to its scholars and educational initiatives.

Choosing the right school for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent will makeit will profoundly influence their outlook and success in life. As the highest-performing, free public charter school network in New York and the fourth largest district in New York State, Success Academy (SA) creates an environment where children can stretch and grow, be challenged and excel, and discover natural talents and develop resilience, all while building meaningful relationships with educators and peers.

Success Academy is redefining what is possible in education. Every day, students prove that children from all demographics can achieve in school and life when presented with the right opportunities. Success Academy fosters a love of learning while creating opportunities for children to become critical and creative thinkers, build life skills and confidence, pursue passions, and secure exceptional careers.

The dual mission at Success Academy is to build world-class K-12 public schools in NYC while advocating to change policies that prevent children from accessing excellent educational experiences. Success Academy also collaborates with social-emotional learning specialists and school psychologists to cater to the whole child, creating empowering educational experiences that nurture children's character and self-belief while growing their knowledge and academic abilities.

Success Academy schools have historically ranked in the top 1% to 3% in math and reading compared to all 3,500 NY State elementary and middle schools. Last year, Success Academy students far outpaced their peers in other charter schools and the larger state and New York City district schools. Most recently, Success Academy ranked #1 in New York State in Math test scores and #3 in English Language Arts among districts with test participation rates of 95% or more. In a time when racial disparities in achievement and access to opportunities continue to persist across the city and state, no other large school district in the state came close to Success Academy's scores among Black and Hispanic students. The success at SA goes beyond state tests, though. Success Academy students have won dozens of state and national division chess titles, performed and competed internationally, claimed numerous top debate awards, signed professional sports contracts, and more.

A bachelor's degree is required for this position. At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, including principal and major gifts fundraising and institutional giving, as well as effective leadership and performance management of other fundraising professionals is preferred. Success Academy will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to SA, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Success Academy as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.

The base salary for this position is $225,000 to $250,000 annually with performance incentives.

Success Academy is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr atkimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5108.

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