Director of Communications, Advancement

Role Overview

• Oversee the Family Communications Team to ensure all communications are aligned across the network and accessible to all families
• Manage Family Engagement Team members and represent family interests to the network leadership team
• Lead Family Survey promotion and analyze Family Survey data for leadership teams. Lead on setting and executing Scholar Recruitment strategy
• Coordinate with campus leaders, network leaders, and the Family Engagement Team on scheduling and creating agendas for parent group meetings
• Craft and share Alma’s story to a wide audience including potential donors, families, municipal and state partners and potential staff
• Manage Alma’s social media presence
• Engage political, community, and business leaders
• Develop and implement communications strategy to include the diverse community we serve linguistically and culturally
• Identify opportunities for Alma to engage meaningfully with community groups
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to craft internal communications to staff
• Lead special projects for staff engagement such as: planning annual staff parties, annual staff gift, annual staff retreat and staff appreciation week
• Craft annual appeal and annual report theme and content
• Fundraise approximately $500k–$1 million annually through a variety of initiatives including major planned giving and annual gifts, institutional, corporate, and government grants
• Manage donor relationships
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities in line with Alma's priorities and budgetary needs
• Ensure Alma fulfills guidelines of grant-funded programs (such as non-profit, state and federal grants). Work with the Board of Directors Development Committee

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field is a plus
• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications or development in a school setting with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
• Experience in an urban school charter school is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated track record of successful fundraising, including managing a portfolio of individual donors, grants, and/or corporate partnerships
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital communications, including content creation and analytics
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience engaging donors, community leaders, and elected officials
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Deep commitment to educational equity and closing the opportunity gap for underserved students
• English proficiency is required
• Multilingual candidates are highly encouraged to apply, especially those with proficiency in Spanish. Fluency is in Portuguese or Cape Verdean Creole will also be an asset to this role.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance and retirement
• Weekly meetings with a manager who supports you
• Friendly, supportive, #almazing colleagues