KIPP
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a non-profit network of 255 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE
KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepares 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.

High quality teaching in our classrooms is not only about getting great academic results; it must also be about encouraging and equipping our students to use their voices to call out injustice and to build a more just world. We are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect students at KIPP Jacksonville are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

In the 2021-22 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 2,000 students, kindergarten through ninth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: 5th – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 6th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 7th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School (new, coming 2021-22): 9th grade

For the 2021-22 school year, KIPP VOICE Academy will be located at 813 Golfair Blvd (32209). Our other three schools will operate at our main campus at 1440 McDuff Avenue N (32254).

To support these schools, we will employ approximately 200 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 Public Schools Jacksonville, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Manager of Development. The Manager of Development ( “MoD” ) furthers our mission by serving as the champion of resource development.  The MoD strategizes and executes on a high-quality development plan, manages donor relationships, and builds rich relationships with prospective donors. The ideal candidate for this position will have a deep passion for social justice and educational equity for all children, extensive executive leadership and relationship-building skills.

The MoD  will focus primarily in the following areas:
(1) Development and fundraising
(2) Donor relationships and stewardship
(3) Planning and executing one annual fundraising event

The MoD reports to and supports the Chief External Affairs Officer  to cultivate and solicit small and major gifts from individual, companies, foundations, and grants. They work closely with the KIPP Chief External Affairs Officer  to execute annual appeals and fundraising/“friendraising” campaigns.

Success would be measured by reaching fundraising goals and executing one annual fundraising event.  The MoD is a full-time role on the Shared Services team which oversees four schools currently and is actively planning for growth in future school years. As a member of the Shared Services team, this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.

This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Fundraising/Development

• Supports and executes three annual appeal campaigns
• Identifies new major donors and prospects to grow the donor base
• Identifies, attracst, and maintains grants, company/foundation donations
• Supports the Chief External Affairs Officer to annually raise  $1.2 million to support KIPP Jacksonville’s daily operations and growth plans

Event Planning

• Plans and executes at least one local fundraising event per year
• Coordinates communications between internal and external stakeholders for donor events (i.e. coordinating for a school visit; having students perform at an annual donor event)
• Supports with any donor related events

Stewardship

• Create personalized touchpoints for all major donors, including newsletters, thank-you notes, etc. 
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with all donors
• Manage and maintain the CRM
• Other duties, as needed, assigned by their manager

REQUIREMENTS

• A deep commitment to KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville’s mission, vision, and commitment to racial justice and equity. KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators and staff who embody them.
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• A successful track record in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and potential donors 
• Clear, high-quality written and verbal communication skills
• Strong financial competence in budgeting and revenue goal setting 

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with board management or working with chief-level executives
• Prior experience in education OR non-profit
• Grant writing experience
• Familiarity with the Jacksonville philanthropic community

  COMPENSATION

• Pay is commensurate with experience
• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)
• 403(b) retirement program with a company match
• All staff members receive individualized support and professional development

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, please email Lauren at [email protected]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.