Head of Programme Management

Independence Mission Schools (IMS) is seeking a strategic results-driven and experienced development professional to serve as the Director of Mission Champions Program. This individual will be responsible for building leading and scaling IMSs new Mission Champions initiative - a vital and growing pillar of the organizations annual giving strategy. Reporting to the Senior Director of Leadership & Annual Giving the Director will design and execute a comprehensive p rogram to deepen donor engagement grow philanthropic support and advance IMSs mission of providing students from underserved communities access to a high-quality Catholic school education. This is a full-time role based in Philadelphia with a flexible hybrid schedule.
Lead the development and execution of a network-wide strategy to grow the Mission Champions program including donor acquisition retention upgrades and stewardship ensuring program sustainability and year-over-year growth.
Establish and achieve ambitious measurable targets related to personal donor visits solicitation activity dollars raised and donor engagement.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for all Mission Champion donors delivering a high-touch experience through personalized outreach stewardshiptouchpoints and regular impact reporting.
Manage a dynamic portfolio of current and prospective Mission Champion donors including direct solicitation of gifts and cultivation of long-term philanthropic relationships.
Work with school based program coordinators (14) that will help execute at the local level.
Develop customized sponsorship proposals presentations and other materials to secure new and renewed sponsorship commitments.
Partner with marketing and communications to increase visibility and promotion of the Mission Champions program through digital marketing print collateral and donor-focused storytelling.
Maintain records of donor activity and interactions in Donor Perfect ensuring data integrity and supporting effective moves management.
Assist with broader annual giving initiatives and special campaigns as needed to support the overall success of IMSs fundraising goals.
Actively manage four assigned School Advisory Councils: St. Helena-Incarnation Depaul Catholic School and St. Bachelors degree required.
Proven ability to build manage and grow fundraising programs and donor pipelines with a strong record of personally securing and stewarding gifts.
Strong organizational and project management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
Experience with donor CRM platforms such as DonorPerfect Raisers Edge or similar systems.
High degree of professionalism integrity and emotional intelligence.
A passion for the mission of Catholic education and a strong commitment to advancing educational opportunities for students and families in underserved communities.
Availability for occasional evening or weekend events as needed.
The ability to build develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external constituents including school leaders teachers board members donors and other community stakeholders.
Experience with event planning preferred from logistics to solicitation of event sponsors. Strategic thinker with experience in direct response annual campaign strategy implementation and analysis.
Excellent time management project management and organizational skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and a CRM software such as DonorPerfect or Raisers Edge.
Ability to conduct local travel and work some nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as:
Local Travel to external meetings valid drivers license and/or access to transportation when necessary.
Functioning in office space - reaching file cabinets filing faxing scanning copying typing mailing making phone calls.
Must be able to sit for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor using a keyboard/mouse and typing.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve.