Senior Director

Position: Senior Director of Advancement
Company Description

KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public schools educating nearly 190,000 students in grades Prek-12 across 21 states and Washington, DC. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise:
Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more p.org.

WHY TEACH AT KIPP?
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts

The KIPP Difference

• Respect - For our teachers' innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students
• Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow
• Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In the  school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy:
  Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy:
  Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy:
  Kindergarten - 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

For the current school year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

• K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pm K-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm
• High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm, High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings.
* This doesn't include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

Job Description

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Organization: K-12 Public Charter Network (~3,100 KIPPsters)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Role Overview

The Senior Director of Advancement leads the strategy, execution, and growth of all external-facing functions that fuel the organization's sustainability and impact. This includes fundraising, partnerships, volunteer engagement, and advocacy.

This leader is responsible for building deep, authentic relationships across Jacksonville-particularly on the North and West sides-to ensure the organization has the financial resources, community backing, and political will to deliver excellent outcomes for KIPPsters.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development Strategy

• Design and execute a multi-year advancement strategy to meet annual and long-term revenue goals
• Lead all fundraising efforts including major gifts, institutional giving, corporate sponsor ships, and events
• Build and manage a strong donor pipeline, with a focus on cultivating and stewarding high-capacity donors
• Partner with the CEO and Board to activate their networks and increase philanthropic investment
• Ensure strong systems for donor tracking, reporting, and stewardship

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and community organizations
• Serve as a key external ambassador, representing the organization across Jacksonville
• Align partnerships to organizational priorities, including college & career pathways, enrichment, and student support
• Elevate the organization's visibility and reputation in the community

Volunteer Strategy

• Build and scale a structured, high-impact volunteer program aligned to school and organizational needs
• Engage corporate and…