Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement, the Director of Development & Partnerships will embrace Malvern’s mission and core values in all facets of the development process and coach, guide and mentor others to do the same. The Director will apply strategic leadership, vision, and creative thinking to design and execute a comprehensive development program in support of Malvern Prep’s ambitious aspirations. The incoming Director will be tasked with strengthening the operational infrastructure within the Office of Development while staffing the Executive Director of Advancement as well as the Head of School on matters related to development. The Director will lead the development team to initiate, manage and implement programs designed to attract donors who want to make a difference at Malvern Prep. While collaborating closely with the Director of Marketing and the Director of Admissions, the Director will deliver an integrated and innovative approach to school advancement

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible management positions in development/fundraising.
• The successful candidate must have broad exposure to all facets of development including data management and analysis, annual fund, major gifts, planned giving and capital campaign experience coupled with the ability to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• The Director will have strong leadership and management skills, both strategic and tactical, and a demonstrated ability to mentor an effective team, while successfully engaging and staffing volunteers.
• The ability to clearly articulate specific, incremental fundraising goals and motivate and manage a team to achieve those goals will be necessary for the success of the incoming Director.
• Bachelor’s degree required, CFRE and/or Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel and be available to attend events after work hours or on weekends as needed