FCS seeks a Director of Institutional Advancement to provide leadership for the advancement program as it creates a vibrant culture of philanthropy at Friends Community School. The Director of Institutional Advancement designs programs that ensure maximum gift support for the school.

The Director of Institutional Advancement supports and supervises the Director of Annual Fund and the Advancement Office Associate. As a member of the senior administrative team, the Director reports directly to the Head of School and works closely with the Clerk of the Advancement Committee of the Board. 

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing and executing forward-thinking advancement and strategic programs that grow the annual fund, endowment and capital campaigns, legacy gifts, and planned giving.
• Overseeing all aspects of the development program, including fundraising, guiding capital and endowment campaigns, soliciting corporate and foundation proposals, creating a strong alumni association, and organizing development events.
• Identifying, researching, and leading the implementation of a multifaceted fundraising program to support the school’s strategic vision, creating a culture of philanthropy across all constituencies and social-economic strata. 
• Collaborating with the Admissions Office and Director of Communications on public relations initiatives and the creation of fundraising-related communication materials to expand and enhance FCS reputation. 
• Identifying corporate and foundation funding opportunities and writing grant applications.