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About All Saints'

Located on 147 acres in west Fort Worth, All Saints' Episcopal School is a premier co-educational Age 3 - Grade 12 college-preparatory day school serving approximately 1,260 students who benefit from small class sizes, an award-winning arts program, and championship caliber athletic program. We areone of the largest Early Childhood - Grade 12 Parish-independent Episcopal day schools in the country, and our graduates attend a wide variety of selective colleges and universities. The school is dual accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.Read about what makes our Episcopal learning environment so dynamic by visiting www.aseschool.org.

Job Title: Director of Advancement

Job Description

The Director of Advancement is a key senior leader reporting directly to the Head of School and serving as a member of the senior administrative team. This role is responsible for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for all fundraising, alumni relations, and constituent engagement efforts. The Director of Advancement partners closely with the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and senior staff to cultivate a culture of philanthropy that supports the School's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.

The Director of Advancement leads the advancement team, oversee major gift programs, annual giving, planned giving, and special campaigns, including capital and endowment initiatives. This position also ensures alignment between advancement efforts and academic, operational, and enrollment goals, leveraging data-driven strategies and best practices in independent school fundraising.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year development plan aligned with the School's strategic priorities and financial goals, emphasizing growth in major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations.
• Lead, inspire, and manage the advancement team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of School and Board of Trustees on fundraising strategy, donor stewardship, and community engagement.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including major donors, alumni, parents, trustees, and community partners.
• Oversee all major fundraising campaigns, including feasibility studies, campaign planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions, and communications to craft compelling messages and coordinate outreach efforts that enhance donor engagement and community awareness.
• Manage the annual fund program to maximize participation and revenue, using data analytics to track progress and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements related to fundraising and donor relations.
• Represent the School at public events, community functions, and networking opportunities to elevate the School's profile and expand its philanthropic base.
• Oversee gift processing, donor database management, and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with financial leadership to integrate fundraising revenue projections into the School's long-range financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, fundraising, or advancement, preferably within independent schools or nonprofit organizations.
• Proven success leading major capital campaigns and comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Exceptional strategic planning and organizational skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Superior communication skills, with an assured public presence and the ability to engage effectively with trustees, donors, parents, faculty, and community leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward major gifts and build meaningful donor relationships.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams with a collaborative leadership style.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and interpreting financial reports.
• Familiarity with donor management software (e.g., Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge) and data-driven fundraising strategies.
• Integrity, discretion, and a passion for the School's mission and values.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Creative, strategic thinker who embraces innovation in fundraising and constituent engagement.
• Collaborative leader skilled at building consensus across diverse groups and managing complex initiatives.
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

All Saints' Episcopal School of Fort Worth is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, veteran or marital status, age, national or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran or marital status, age, or national and ethnic origin in administration of all phases of the employment relationship, including recruitment, advertising, hiring, promotion, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, and all other forms of selection, training, and compensation.