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Mar 16, 2019

Director of Advancement Featured

The Opportunity The Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications for the position of Director for Advancement at Maria Regina High School (MRHS). The school seeks an engaging, inspirational, and entrepreneurial leader to bolster its philanthropic support from various constituencies and strengthen the engagement of its alumnae and parent populations. The Director will report directly to the President. She/he will be responsible for all aspects of fundraising and engagement for the school. Maria Regina High School is located in Hartsdale, New York, 20 miles north of Manhattan and served by Metro-North’s Harlem Line to Grand Central Terminal. This charming hamlet, which lies along the Bronx River, is home to one of the few working farms in lower Westchester and has several picturesque parks that host an array of walking trails. Maria Regina High School Maria Regina High School is an all-female Catholic, college preparatory school (grades 9 to 12), with an enrollment of 500 pupils. MRHS was founded in 1957 by the Sisters of the Resurrection as the first Archdiocesan girls’ high school in Westchester County. Since its beginning, Maria Regina has been committed to fostering academic excellence, inspiring spiritual development, and instilling a genuine sense of responsibility to the “greater good,” both across the community and beyond. The entire school program, whether it be the curriculum or the extra-curricular activities, is designed to challenge students to develop their intellectual potential, nurture their physical abilities, and strengthen their social skills. The school is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and offers Advanced Placement, college credit, and honors courses. It is the school’s mission to empower the students of Maria Regina to grow from young girls into women who have the skills and capacities to be faith-filled and exemplary leaders. The Director of Advancement for Maria Regina High School The Director for Advancement will first and foremost be an advancement professional of exceptional skill, impeccable ethics, and extraordinary experience. The candidate must have a keen appreciation of the values and traditions of Catholic doctrine and moral teachings. The Director of Advancement will be responsible for all of the school’s advancement and fundraising activities. Reporting to the President of Maria Regina High School, the Director will oversee all aspects of fundraising, including, but not limited to: (1) annual giving; (2) major and planned giving; (3) corporate and foundation giving; (4) special fundraising events; (5) donor relations; (6) all special fundraising campaigns; and (7) alumnae engagement. Leadership and management of the advancement staff are important components of the position, as is the ability to be an active community member who will personally cultivate and solicit a portfolio of major gift prospects. Areas of Emphasis for the Director of Advancement The Director of Advancement for Maria Regina High School is directly responsible for increasing philanthropic support of MRHS, as well as identifying and implementing new and exciting ways to engage alumnae and parents with the school. Specifically, the Director will: Lead all advancement activities and organize a comprehensive fundraising program. Create a comprehensive Advancement Plan to be reviewed by the President and Board of Trustees annually. Set annual fundraising goals for the Fund for Maria Regina, Legacy Scholarships, and Parents’ Association and Alumnae Association events. Oversee strategies for the Fund for Maria Regina, major and planned giving prospects, capital projects, and corporate/foundation grants. Work in collaboration with the Alumnae Association and Parents’ Association to ensure their fundraising efforts align with those of the school. Work closely with the President to build and engage a major gift prospect pool; identify strategies and opportunities to align prospects with various school priorities. Maintain a proactive, creative leadership role in cultivating and stewarding top donors. Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective alumnae and parent donors; create strategic action plans for top prospects with the intent of deepening relationships on behalf of the school, leading to increased comprehensive giving, including annual, capital, and deferred gifts. Support and collaborate with members of the Board of Trustees and relevant board committees; assist in development and implementation of strategic planning. Work with President to establish board expectations as related to philanthropy. Interact with administrators, department chairs, and faculty and advancement staff to consult on school needs; formulate proposal strategies and identify high- level donors. Provide direction to the Advancement Office staff including performance reviews and the annual review of their job descriptions. Qualifications & Preferences A minimum of 5 to 7 years of development experience with progressive responsibility in development leadership, including work in all functional areas of development. Master’s degree preferred. Experience with campaigns. Demonstrated track record of successful frontline fundraising for a high school or other not-for-profit organization, ideally experience in a Catholic organization. Experience in major gift fundraising, management and meeting financial goals. Working knowledge of fundraising databases; Raiser’s Edge experience a plus. A self-confident, extroverted style that can enliven, engage, and positively impact individuals and groups. Exceptional planning skills, goal driven, and detail-oriented; ability to set and meet deadlines. Able to construct, articulate, and implement written annual development and communication/marketing plans. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Willingness to travel as needed; some work nights and weekends required.

Maria Regina High School Hartsdale, NY, USA Full time

Mar 15, 2019

President - Maria Regina High School Featured

The Opportunity The Angeletti Group invites nominations and applications for the position of President at Maria Regina High School (MRHS). The school seeks an engaging and inspirational leader to build upon its rich history of educating young women. The President will report directly to the Board of Trustees. She/he will be responsible for all external relations, fundraising, fiscal health, and day-to-day operations, as well as setting the overall vision for the school. Maria Regina High School is located in Hartsdale, New York, 20 miles north of Manhattan and served by Metro-North’s Harlem Line to Grand Central Terminal. This charming hamlet, which lies along the Bronx River, is home to one of the few working farms in lower Westchester and has several picturesque parks that host an array of walking trails. Maria Regina High School Maria Regina High School is an all-female Catholic, college preparatory school (grades 9 to 12), with an enrollment of 500 pupils. MRHS was founded in 1957 by the Sisters of the Resurrection as the first Archdiocesan girls’ high school in Westchester County. Since its beginning, Maria Regina has been committed to fostering academic excellence, inspiring spiritual development, and instilling a genuine sense of responsibility to the “greater good,” both across the community and beyond. The entire school program, whether it be the curriculum or the extra-curricular activities, is designed to challenge students to develop their intellectual potential, nurture their physical abilities, and strengthen their social skills. The school is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and offers Advanced Placement, college credit, and honors courses. It is the school’s mission to empower the students of Maria Regina to grow from young girls into women who have the skills and capacities to be faith-filled and exemplary leaders. The President of Maria Regina High School The President is the chief executive officer of Maria Regina High School and reports to the Board of Trustees. The next President must have a keen appreciation of the values and traditions of Catholic doctrine and moral teachings. The successful candidate must be a strategic and visionary thinker with a transparent, collaborative leadership style. She/he must be an articulate and inspiring communicator, a successful fundraiser, and a seasoned, responsible financial manager. The President is the chief spokesperson for the school, provides visible, personal leadership to the school community and articulates and promotes the school to all external constituencies. The successful candidate should have a strong record of intellectual and administrative accomplishments and a broad understanding of educational administrative leadership. Areas of Emphasis for the President The next President of Maria Regina High School must be a visionary leader who will embrace the character, values, and traditions of the Maria Regina community and the Catholic faith and carry them forward in new and exciting ways. Specifically, the President will: Serve as the CEO and act as Head of School, providing strategic direction and oversight of the school’s academics, spirituality, fiscal health, advancement opportunities, enrollment management, physical plant and supervisory operations. Ensure the Catholic mission of the school is developed and promoted among stakeholders including the Principal/faculty, admissions office, and college placement office. Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, Director of Advancement, and advancement staff to develop strategic relationships with a goal to secure increasing philanthropic revenues. Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of current and prospective alumnae and parent donors; create strategic action plans for top prospects with the intent of deepening relationships on behalf of the school, leading to increased comprehensive giving, including annual, capital, and deferred gifts. Strengthen the school’s external relations through programming, affinity groups, vibrant community relations, and constituent outreach to effectively message MRHS’s brand, values, and reputation for excellence across current and prospective stakeholders. Provide leadership in the cultivation and solicitation of key donors. Manage long-term planning for the school including institutional advancement, capital funding and facilities, and institutional resources. Serve as the primary liaison between the school and the Board of Trustees. Direct the process by which the school arrives at its statements of vision, mission, and philosophy; implements the process by which these are periodically reviewed. Ensure the fiscal health and viability of the school through sound financial stewardship and integrity. Prepare the annual school budget in collaboration with the finance committee and the Principal and supervise its implementation. Direct and oversee the completion of capital improvement projects, purchase of capital equipment. Qualifications & Preferences Master's degree and significant administrative leadership experience. Demonstrated commitment to and appreciation for Catholic, faith-based education. Passion for and commitment to MRHS’s faith-filled mission and Catholic values. Proven fundraising success, preferably in an academic setting. Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of collaboration among faculty and staff. Evidence of inspirational, entrepreneurial, and energetic leadership style. Enjoyment of interaction with members of the school’s community, including students, staff, faculty, alumnae, and parents. Evidence of an ability to analyze and utilize data to increase student achievement. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Substantial full-time teaching experience preferred. Willingness and availability to travel. Some evening and weekend work required.

Maria Regina High School Hartsdale, NY, USA Full time

Mar 19, 2019

Executive Director

The Opportunity The Angeletti Group invites you to explore an exciting new opportunity at LifeWay Network. The selected candidate will be appointed as Executive Director because he/she is a caring, energetic visionary that seeks to advance and enhance an already established, successful model rooted in principles of faith and service in aiding women who have been victims of human trafficking. LifeWay Network LifeWay Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is directly involved in the global movement against human trafficking by providing safe housing for its victims, and education to the general public. LifeWay was started in 2007 by Sister Joan S. Dawber, lauded numerous times in recent years for her opposition to and abolishment of Human trafficking. LifeWay Network (LifeWay) has an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million, and a staff of eight full-time and 1 part-time employee. LifeWay envisions a world in which human trafficking is abolished and every survivor is strong, free, and connected. LifeWay is one of only two organizations in the New York Metro area specifically providing safe housing for women survivors of human trafficking, and the only organization providing safe housing to survivors of both labor and sex trafficking, domestic or foreign-born. LifeWay’s unique community living model is at the center of its Safe Housing Program and offers a safe home by welcoming each woman into a supportive, caring community of permanent residents. This host community helps her recover from trauma, regain a sense of self-worth, and enables her to move from isolation towards reclaiming lost independence. The Executive Director The Executive Director (ED) is the Chief Executive Officer of LifeWay and reports directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for LifeWay's mission and financial objectives. S/he oversees all functions of the leadership team which include the safe housing and educational program, as well as the development, finance, human resource and strategy functions. Also required is a deep understanding of social service motivated by a faith foundation, principles of Catholic social teaching, and upholding the established core value code for this program. The Executive Director is a full-time position. Areas of Emphasis for The Executive Director Included but not limited to the following Organizational Leadership Maintains a clear vision for achievement of LifeWay’s mission Maintains a working knowledge of significant developments and trends related to the mission to bring an end to human trafficking In collaboration with the Board of Directors, assures that LifeWay has a long-range strategic plan in alignment with its mission In consultation with the Board of Directors, oversees the development of operational plans (program, development/fundraising, marketing/communications, and finance). Oversees all organizational systems essential to sustaining the vision and mission, including: programmatic, financial, personnel, and infrastructure Presents written reports of each organizational function to the Board of Directors at the quarterly Board meetings Speaks publicly to promote the activities of LifeWay, its programs and goals Creates new and strengthens ongoing partnerships in the community Jointly with the Board Chair, promotes active participation of the Board of Directors in all areas of LifeWay’s work Sustains and nurtures best practices in upholding the integrity of established core values Program and Personnel Oversees the recruitment, employment, and release of all staff and volunteers Oversees the development and sustainability of staff and volunteer resources essential to the pursuit of LifeWay’s mission and programs Supervises leadership team staff directly Ensures that Human Resource practices are developed and implemented (talent acquisition, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, staff development) Connects the work of staff and volunteers to the overall mission Promotes and shapes a learning, team-oriented culture Financial and Development Increases the understanding of, and support for, LifeWay’s mission and programs among community residents, public- and private-sector leaders, potential donors and potential guests Ensures maintenance of organizational tax-exempt status, and compliance with federal, state and local regulations Develops a business plan to ensure continuously available and suitable safe housing Develops and maintains high-level donor relationships with religious congregations, foundations, and major donors to support the financial sustainability of LifeWay Prepares annual budget and develops and maintains sound fiscal practices with the Finance Committee Assures that LifeWay operates within budget guidelines, and that adequate funds are available to carry out the organization’s day-to-day operations Conducts official correspondence of the organization and executes legal documents Ensures the annual financial audit is performed, for approval by the Board of Directors Qualifications and Preferences The ideal candidate will be: A person of integrity who is committed to the mission and values of LifeWay, and possesses a passion for and knowledge of the field of human trafficking Culturally sensitive and experienced in working with vulnerable populations A strategic thinker with the demonstrated capability to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives A discerning visionary and collaborative relationship builder An effective communicator with excellent writing and public speaking skills Appreciative of and open to the Catholic spiritual foundation of LifeWay Successful in development and fundraising with a demonstrated proficiency in public and private sectors A professional leader able to motivate and develop all staff Experienced in nonprofit governance with deep knowledge of fiscal management and sound business sense Proficient in the use of technology for organizational management Required experience Demonstrated experience leading a nonprofit organization is strongly preferred Master’s degree is strongly preferred, however demonstrated evidence of equivalent experience and training may be considered Demonstrated experience in a management or leadership role, including supervising senior staff and working with a board of directors (4-8 years) Application Procedure Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To be considered, candidates should submit a resume and cover letter including a statement of interest to greer@theangelettigroup.com. Nominations and confidential inquiries made to: Greer Polansky The Angeletti Group Harrison House 17 Village Road - PO Box 188 New Vernon, NJ 07976 (973) 540-1400

LifeWay Network Forest Hills, Queens, NY, USA Full time

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