Independence Mission Schools (IMS) seeks a strategic and experienced advancement professional to serve as Deputy Chief of Advancement. This senior-level position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Advancement Department, ensuring the efficiency of fundraising processes, donor stewardship, data management, and departmental workflows. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Deputy Chief of Advancement plays a key leadership role in driving IMS’s fundraising success by overseeing operations, coordinating strategic initiatives, and ensuring the team’s efforts align with overall advancement goals. This role will collaborate closely with your peers in Academics, Operations, and Finance to ensure cross-departmental initiatives are executed efficiently and with a high level of quality. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple priorities while optimizing the department’s overall impact.
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This role is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing a values-based, high-quality education to students in some Philadelphia’s underserved communities.
EOE: IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!
Independence Mission Schools (IMS) seeks a strategic and experienced advancement professional to serve as Deputy Chief of Advancement. This senior-level position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Advancement Department, ensuring the efficiency of fundraising processes, donor stewardship, data management, and departmental workflows. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Deputy Chief of Advancement plays a key leadership role in driving IMS’s fundraising success by overseeing operations, coordinating strategic initiatives, and ensuring the team’s efforts align with overall advancement goals. This role will collaborate closely with your peers in Academics, Operations, and Finance to ensure cross-departmental initiatives are executed efficiently and with a high level of quality. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented leader who can manage multiple priorities while optimizing the…
Full benefits!
Full benefits!