ABOUTSCHOLARMATCH
ScholarMatch was founded in 2010 as a crowdfunding platform for scholarships. However, it quickly evolved into a college access and persistence organization providing hands-on support for underserved students over the last five years, ScholarMatch has grown and developed substantially. Today, the team of 30+ professionals engage 500 volunteers annually to serve 2,000+ students throughout the college journey, from application to graduation. Specifically, ScholarMatch offers college counseling, strategic scholarships, innovative online tools, and high-touch support, among other programs. All aspects of our work is driven by student needs, cutting-edge research, and powerful data collection to evaluate impact of the programs we offer. In all aspects of the operation, the organization is driven by values of excellence, integrity, and generosity of spirit.
The mission of ScholarMatch is as follows: "We support first-generation college students in their journeys to earning a bachelor's degree within five years. We envision a world where all students have access to higher education and the opportunity to succeed in a fulfilling career."
For more information about ScholarMatch, please visit https:/ /scholarmatch.org/ POSITION OVERVIEW
This Director of Advancement (Director) is responsible for planning and successfully executing on a fundraising plan, including leading fundraising vision, grants oversight, events, individual major gifts fundraising, planned giving, marketing, and is a strategic thought partner in the organization.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This Director reports to the Executive Director, and oversees the development and marketing team, which includes a Communications & Marketing Manager and Development and Social Media Associate, and shares a reporting relationship of a new Contract Partnerships and Compliance Coordinator. The Director works closely with the Board of Directors, the Senior Director of Programs, and other volunteers.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Cook Silverman Search (Cook Silverman) is a retained search firm focused on senior executive positions for nonprofit organizations. Cook Silverman was formed as an alliance between old friends and business colleagues Pamela Cook and Victoria Silverman. Our client base represents a broad range of organizations, including independent schools, universities, conservation and environmental organizations, health care, social service, social justice, museums, science, animal welfare, faith-based organizations, and the arts.
We are committed to providing ethical and exceptional service to every client we serve. We know thousands of professionals in nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, enabling us to help connect the best candidates with the right positions.