Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school provides a learning environment that cultivates global citizenship, a spirit of service, respect for differences and strong character in its students. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents/caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.
At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their work. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.
The Director of Strategic Giving is responsible for working with the Chief Advancement Office to develop and lead Pace Academy's major gifts, leadership annual giving, planned giving, stewardship strategy, and campaign fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this position oversees the Pace Fund Director, Alumni Giving Director, and Stewardship Manager and serves as the primary architect of donor cultivation and solicitation strategies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major and Leadership Giving
● Work with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
● Manage a portfolio of leadership and major gift donors and prospects.
● Partner with the Head of School, Chief Advancement Officer, trustees, and volunteers on donor engagement strategies.
● Build and maintain a robust major-gift pipeline and donor portfolio.
Capital Campaign Management
● Manage the day-to-day implementation of capital campaigns.
● Develop campaign work plans, gift-tracking systems, and prospect-management strategies.
● Coordinate campaign volunteer committees and leadership structures.
● Monitor campaign fundraising performance and prepare progress reports.
● Collaborate with advancement operations to ensure accurate campaign reporting and gift tracking.
● Coordinate campaign donor recognition and stewardship activities.
● Support leadership gift solicitations and campaign proposal development.
Strategic Fundraising Oversight
● Provide strategic direction for the Pace Fund, alumni giving, and stewardship programs.
● Ensure fundraising programs work cohesively to maximize donor participation and giving levels.
● Develop donor segmentation and engagement strategies.
● Utilize fundraising data and analytics to drive decision-making.
Team Leadership
● Support the Pace Fund Director, Alumni Giving Director, and Stewardship Manager.
● Work with the Chief Advancement Office to establish fundraising goals and accountability measures.
● Mentor staff and support professional growth.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● Bachelor's degree required.
● Minimum 7–10 years of advancement experience.
● Demonstrated success in securing major gifts.
● Experience managing campaign fundraising initiatives.
● Strong strategic planning and relationship management skills.
● Must be able to work on campus, in-person
WORKING CONDITIONS:
● Some travel may be required.
● May have to traverse campus during a variety of weather conditions
● Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period
● While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands
and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and keyboard
● Some travel may be required
Department: Advancement
Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt, 12-Month Position
Pace offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 403(b) plan with a generous match, paid term life and disability insurances, supplemental insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.
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How to Apply: Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 7-10 years of advancement experience
- Demonstrated success securing major gifts
- Experience managing campaign fundraising initiatives
- Strong strategic planning skills
- Strong relationship management skills
- Ability to work on campus in person
What We Do
Pace Academy strives to create a diverse and multicultural environment in which all members of our community are respected, valued and included. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental values that benefit our classrooms and community. We welcome resumes year-round as we endeavor to attract the best candidates, and we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups to apply. Available job openings are posted on www.paceacademy.org. Candidates are asked to submit materials to [email protected]. At Pace, we hire enthusiastic professionals dedicated to their crafts and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Faculty and staff must be committed to our mission to create prepared, confident citizens of the world.
