Position Type:
Professional/ Development
Date Posted:
1/9/2023
Location:
IND - 43595 - Frances Xavier Warde School
A Community of Faith: Founded by the Catholic community and teaching in the Catholic tradition, FXW welcomes the gifts that the interfaith members of the community contribute to the mission. FXW encourages all members of the community to evaluate their cultural values in the context of faith.
A Community that is Purposefully Diverse and Intentionally Inclusive: By inviting all the neighborhoods into the school FXW shows value and respect toward all cultures. The school seeks out diversity and rejoices in the gifts that an inclusive community has in a global society.
A Community of Service:The FXW community puts their faith into action by reaching out to serve others, especially those in need. Students and their families perform service projects for both the local community and the community beyond our borders.
A Community of Thinkers and Leaders in an Academically Enriched Environment:The FXW community prepares students to be leaders in the world. The education is rigorous and inextricably linked to becoming a person of faith and character. The program of studies is project-based, progressive and helps the student think critically in the pursuit of excellence.
ABOUT THE FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL
The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is unlike any other Pre-School through Eighth grade educational institution in the City of Chicago. Located downtown on two campuses, FXW is an independent Catholic school that provides an academically excellent, values-oriented education to students of all religious, ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds in a child-centered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community, FXW provides need-based scholarships to 30 percent of its students – one of the largest percentages of school scholarships in the country.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Advancement (Director).
Reporting to and partnering with the Head of School, the Director will work with Board, faculty, staff, parents, students and other key constituents to advance the school’s fundraising efforts and build a thriving culture of philanthropy at FXW.
Key responsibilities for the Director include:
- Establishing state-of-the-art development capability by inspiring a high-performing development operation, positioning FXW for long-term, sustainable success through strong and growing philanthropic support;
- Bearing significant responsibility for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of a portfolio of individual major gifts prospects;
- Collaborating with school leadership to develop clear systems for managing communication regarding fundraising initiatives to FXW families, staff, and other stakeholders;
- Building and stewarding a robust capital campaign to increase the scholarship fund, support facilities enhancement and grow need-based financial support for extra-curricular activities;
- Increasing the effectiveness and productivity of the development team by serving as a coach and mentor, motivating team members with energy and passion and ensuring clear expectations and accountability;
- Working with the leadership team and Board Members to develop appropriate and consistent messaging for all aspects of FXW fundraising programs designed to reach multiple audiences that support FXW brand building and awareness.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Director will be an engaging and self-motivated development leader who is deeply invested in FXW’s mission. S/he will be a natural ‘builder’ and creative thinker with deep fundraising success.
The ideal candidate will have the following personal competencies and characteristics:
An Expert in Development
The Director will be a results-driven and experienced leader in the field of development with a measurable track record of success. S/he will be energized by the prospect of building a culture of philanthropy and leading the development team, implementing processes and best practices.
A Marketing and Communications Strategist
The Director will be an experienced leader with a curious mindset rooted in purposeful inclusion and diversity. S/he will have a proven track record of setting and implementing innovative marketing strategies and serving as a catalyst and leader within the organization.
A Relationship Builder and Collaborator
The Director will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels with varied constituencies including the Board of Directors, faculty, donors, staff, parents, students and the broader FXW community.
A Passion for the Mission
The Director will have a passion for FXW’s mission and commitment to community. S/he will have a strong desire to ensure financial need is not a barrier to the children of Chicago receiving an excellent education rooted in social responsibility.
A Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
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