Chief Development Officer; CDO

Oak Hall School, a private independent school in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a Chief Development Officer to manage all aspects of the school’s philanthropic efforts, including visioning, implementing strategic direction for annual and capital giving, and stewarding family and alumni engagement.

• Authentically and enthusiastically support the mission of Oak Hall School
• Develop, cultivate, and steward authentic relationships with all stakeholders, including families, donors, prospects, business partners, and alumni, by nurturing a culture of giving and sense of belonging within the greater Oak Hall community
• Develop action plans and creative strategies to maximize all fundraising opportunities in collaboration with the Head of School and Associate Head of School
• Work collaboratively with members of the One School Senior Leadership Team and the Advancement Team to design and implement initiatives that support the school’s strategic priorities and institutional advancement goals
• Collaborate with the Business Office to manage and oversee all gift processing, donor database management, acknowledgment tracking, and financial reporting related to fundraising efforts, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timelines
• Develop and implement recognition strategies and personalized expressions of gratitude to donors, including follow-up communications that demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support
• Coordinate the development, production, and distribution of the School’s annual Impact Report of Giving, highlighting donor generosity and the outcomes of philanthropic investment
• Oversee the full scope of fundraising opportunities at the School, including but not limited to:
  • Annual Fund – Develop and execute a strategically focused, goal-oriented Annual Fund campaign plan designed to increase both participation and total giving, with initiatives that engage all segments of the school community
  • Capital Campaign – Support all aspects of donor cultivation, solicitation, communication, and recognition related to capital-campaign initiatives
  • Grants and Foundations – Research, identify, and develop strategically aligned grant proposals and reports to secure funding from mission-appropriate foundations and organizations
  • Business Partners – Collaborate with the Director of Operations to cultivate and steward relationships with mission-aligned business partners and manage all aspects of the School’s business partnership program, including outreach, benefits fulfillment, and recognition
  • Alumni Giving – Cultivate and steward relationships with alumni and help to develop and implement a multiyear strategy to increase alumni engagement and philanthropic participation in all giving levels
  • Planned Giving – Support the development and promotion of planned giving opportunities, working collaboratively to educate constituents and steward legacy donors
  • Endowment Giving – Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of endowment donors and support strategies that grow long-term financial sustainability
  • Fundraising Events – Plan, coordinate, and support fundraising events (such as galas, donor receptions, and cultivation events) that strengthen community engagement and advance fundraising goals
• Meet key performance indicators of achieving annual and long-term fundraising goals, increasing the donor pipeline, increasing alumni engagement, and successfully executing fundraising campaign events
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure that all development materials adhere to and enhance the school’s brand and standards, and that all communications are clear, timely, effective, and mission-appropriate
• Collaborate with the Enrollment Management team to create a plan for onboarding families with a clear understanding of the philanthropic needs of the school and identifying new potential donors
• Utilize data analytics to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of advancement activities, adjusting strategies and implementation as needed
• Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, graduation, and other required events
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