Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Salary $80,000-$108,000 What is the opportunity? Foundation Academy Charter School is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Advancement to lead fundraising strategy and day-to-day Advancement operations. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role will grow corporate and individual giving, strengthen donor relationships, lead annual giving and stewardship efforts, and drive team accountability. The Director will use data, collaboration, and relationship-building to expand Foundation Academy's philanthropic impact and build sustainable revenue for the future. Ready to grow with us? What is in it for you? Merit-based pay increases annually Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac Regular strategic professional development and coaching Career advancement opportunities Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile Windows-based laptop Regular team-building activities and outings 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually 30 paid holiday observances A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students What will you be doing? Lead the annual Year-End Appeal and broader annual giving strategy. Build and steward corporate partnerships that generate meaningful philanthropic support. Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects. Cultivate, solicit, and close gifts of up to $100,000. Lead Stewardship and Prospecting Committees to strengthen donor retention and pipeline growth. Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer on major and principal gift strategies. Coach and manage Advancement team members through consistent accountability and support. Monitor fundraising performance, donor pipelines, and campaign results. Develop dashboards and reports that turn fundraising data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to advance Foundation Academy's fundraising goals and mission. What do we require from you? Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, advancement, or development. Proven success managing individual and corporate donor portfolios. Experience leading annual giving campaigns and donor stewardship initiatives. Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to drive decisions. Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills. Experience supervising staff and leading cross-functional teams. Strong relationship-building skills with exceptional follow-through. A strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to fundraising. A commitment to educational opportunity and community impact. Want to join our FAmily? We are

Foundation Academies:

Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.