Director of Advancement

North Lawndale College Prep

Director of Advancement

Reports To : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Supervises : Development Associate(s), Communications / Marketing staff (as applicable)

Position Summary

The Director of Advancement is a senior-level leadership position responsible for designing, leading, and executing a comprehensive, multi-year advancement strategy for NLCP. This role is the organization's chief fundraiser, charged with securing the financial resources necessary to achieve NLCP's mission and strategic goals. The Director provides vision and leadership for all fundraising, donor relations, communications, and marketing efforts, serving as a key external face of the organization and holding ultimate responsibility for protecting the NLCP brand and brand management .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, data-driven advancement plan ($850,000 annual fundraising goal) that incorporates all fundraising streams : major gifts, annual giving, institutional (corporate and foundation) giving, planned giving, and special events.
• Work directly with the CEO and Board of Directors to set annual fundraising goals and develop board-level strategies for donor cultivation and solicitation.
• Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, providing strategic input on NLCP's overall direction, budgeting, and external representation.
• Prepare and present regular reports on fundraising progress, metrics, and trends to the CEO and Board.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization, engaging staff, board members, and volunteers in advancement efforts.

Brand Protection & External Representation

Fundraising & Donor Relations

Management & Operations

Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Conditions of Employment