Development & Communications Director

4 weeks ago


Quebec, Canada ROME GROUP Full time

Development and Communications Director

Position Summary

The Director of Development and Communications, in collaboration with the Executive Director and other members of the Leadership Team, is responsible for securing and maintaining public and private funding through grant proposals and reports and for raising unrestricted revenue from corporations and individuals. The Director also oversees North Side Community School’s recruitment, marketing, and communications efforts, including the annual report, websites, monthly newsletters, media relations, social media, and other vehicles. The Director works with and supervises a Development Assistant and Development and Marketing Associate who is responsible for North Side Community School’s marketing graphics and social media presence.

Essential Functions

1. Fund Development:

1. Develop and implement an annual fund development strategy to raise $750,000 annually for the school.

2. Cultivate and steward new and existing donors.

3. Prospect identification and research (individual, corporate, and foundation donors).

4. Write grants following an annual grant calendar.

5. Complete post-grant reports.

6. Write donor thank you letter templates year-round.

7. Manage donor database (DonorPerfect).

8. Maintain profiles on YourCause, Benevity, United Way Volunteers, Candid, etc.

2. Recruitment and Special Events:

1. Develop and lead execution of student and staff recruitment plans.

2. Plan and execute annual fundraising gala and additional donor events.

3. Plan and execute Young Friends Board fundraiser in conjunction with the group.

4. Assist in planning and executing staff events (first week, holiday, end of year).

3. Management:

1. Maintain general inbox.

2. Initial contact for community partners.

3. Serve as staff liaison for Young Friends, Development Committee, Gala Committee.

4. Supervise Development Assistant and Development and Marketing Associate.

4. Marketing and Graphic Design:

1. Student recruitment plan and execution (digital ads, print ads, brochures, postcard mailings, yard signs, billboards, etc.).

2. Routinely collect photos and videos of all campuses.

3. Maintain and update school website on an ongoing basis.

4. Design organization's annual report.

5. Lead the design of marketing materials for the school.

6. Collect current and former student stories to share on all platforms.

7. Maintain profiles on GreatSchools, Niche, Google Business Profiles, etc.

5. Communications:

1. Monthly external newsletter.

2. Weekly family update.

3. Maintain school social pages and post at least three times a week (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Skills & Characteristics

1. At least three years of experience and success raising revenue from foundations, corporations, public entities, and individual donors.
2. Substantial experience in communications and marketing.
3. Demonstrated excellence in organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
4. Experience managing grants (applications, reporting, stewardship), with a proven track record of securing grants from corporate and foundation funders.
5. Experience with website, annual report, and email newsletter production and message development.
6. Strong communication skills, including the ability to write with clarity, accuracy, and speed.
7. Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and initiatives.
8. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.
9. Experience working in a collaborative organization with various internal and external stakeholders, balancing competing demands for time and priorities.
10. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, Canva, and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) preferred.
11. Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter).
12. Interest in the quality education of children.
13. Bachelor’s degree required.

About North Side Community School

Are you a mission-driven professional who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm, caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment? Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you? If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you

North Side Community School is a PreK – 8th grade charter public school in the City of St. Louis founded in 2009 with an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The most important word in our name is community. We are a community of small classrooms (15 to 18 students per class), amazing educators, and caring parents working every day to ensure our children succeed

North Side Community School operates across three campuses (early childhood center, elementary campus, and middle school campus). We are free (no tuition), public, and open to all. North Side consistently provides a high-quality education often ranked as one of the best public schools in the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri. The majority of our students live in the most challenging neighborhoods in St. Louis and 100% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Small class sizes, differentiated instruction, individualized attention, and AMAZING educators are the keys to our students’ success

Compensation

We offer a generous compensation package including an array of benefits including assistance with advanced education.

Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A)

North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

To apply please email your resume & cover letter to info@northsidecommunityschool.org

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