Job description

Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) seeks a full-time Director of Development. The Development Officer is responsible for developing and spearheading major fundraising initiatives. This role will work closely with the Development Officer and the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships to sustain financial support of RISPE’s mission. The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually.

Duties for this position will include the following:

Major donors

• Researching and keeping the Development Team abreast of new major gift opportunities
• Networking with potential and current major donors
• Managing timelines and needs associated with major gifts, including coordinating with other staff as necessary

Board relations

• Co-chair the Board’s Capital Campaign committee
• Maintain regular communication with the Board regarding fundraising initiatives and opportunities for Board involvement
• Lead Board give/get fundraising

Events

• Lead the planning for any RISPE fundraising or networking events
• Act as the point person on the day of any events

Supervision of Development Officer

• Maintain regular communication with the Development Officer with regard to grants management and community engagement and grassroots fundraising efforts
• Conduct performance reviews of the Development Officer annually

Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) is Rhode Island’s first residency-style graduate school of education. RISPE was developed over four years with generous support from the Rhode Island Foundation and the United Way of Rhode Island, and received unanimous approval from the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education in March 2019. RISPE’s goal is to improve outcomes for all students in Rhode Island’s urban public schools by diversifying the teacher pipeline, employing an anti-racist curriculum, and using best practices that have been piloted and proven in public schools across the region to train and prepare highly effective teachers for Rhode Island’s urban public schools.

RISPE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. People of color, bilingual individuals, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Providence, RI 02903: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Providence, RI 02903

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