Director of Development
Associated Alumni of Central High School
Philadelphia, PA
Anticipated Start Date: 07/15/2026
Description
The Associated Alumni of Central High School of Philadelphia (AACHS) seeks an accomplished and dynamic Director of Development to lead its fundraising efforts, including annual giving and a transformational capital campaign. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of major gift fundraising, alumni engagement, and campaign execution.
Responsibilities
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Director of Development is a newly created senior leadership role and the primary driver of AACHS’ fundraising strategy and revenue-generating activities. This role leads the major gifts program, donor pipeline, and capital campaign, working with and reporting to the Executive Director, with guidance from the AACHS Executive Committee, and support from the Board. To strengthen a culture of philanthropy and advance the AACHS vision and mission, the role will also partner closely across alumni engagement, marketing/communications, and information management initiatives to drive philanthropic revenue and campaign success.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Leadership
Campaign Strategy and Execution
Donor Pipeline Management
Major Gift Cultivation and Solicitation
Donor Stewardship Donor and Alumni Engagement
Strategy Grant and Institutional Funding
Volunteer Collaboration and Engagement
Performance Monitoring
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings authenticity, humility, and a deep respect for CHS alumni and the broader school community. They are a relationship-driven fundraiser who builds trust across generations and navigates complex stakeholder environments with diplomacy, active listening, and confidence. A collaborative and disciplined leader, they manage multiple priorities while advancing transformational fundraising outcomes. In addition they have:
Proven track record of success in securing six and seven-figure gifts
Demonstrated ability to build, grow, and manage a major gift pipeline of high-capacity donors
Knowledge and successful experience with multichannel fundraising
Demonstrated ability to utilize data to inform strategy and support decision-making
Experience leading and executing grant strategy including proposal development and institutional funding
Experience leading and/or contributing to a successful capital campaign is strongly preferred
Demonstrated organizational, project management, and priority management skills
Demonstrated written / verbal communications and influencing skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related major is required; advanced degree or CFRE is preferred
Experience in education, non-profit, and/or alumni-based fundraising environments is preferred
Experience successfully partnering with an experienced volunteer board is preferred
Salary Range and Employee Benefits
$125,000
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