JOB DESCRIPTION - DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Reports to: Head of School
Supervises: Works closely with the Marketing/Communication Director and the Admissions Director as part of the Advancement Team.
Status: Full-time, onsite.
Salary: $70,000/yr.
Benefits: Medical (incl. dental and vision) available, 401K contribution.
About Us: Seven Peaks School is a Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade independent school in Bend, Oregon, serving approximately 245 students. We are an IB School focusing on forming globally minded, lifelong learners through inquiry-based classrooms and skill development.
About the Position:
The position of Director of Development will design and oversee all Seven Peaks School fundraising. The Director will focus on growing philanthropy through developing an annual fund, conducting personal solicitations to increase annual gift income, and supporting the annual gala. The school is currently in the middle of a major endowment campaign so the successful candidate will need to be able to orient themselves quickly to that campaign and help see it through to a successful completion. Additional activities will include maintaining a donor database, overseeing the publication of our annual report, and coordinating with the Seven Peaks Community Organization as well as school faculty and staff.
Essential Duties
- Create a fund development work plan to achieve fundraising goals including program metrics, evaluation, and reporting
- Lead the development committee with board and admin team members
- Implement annual fundraising activities with a particular focus on individual giving from parents and grandparents
- Manage and support volunteers in philanthropic activities
- Produce annual appeals, donor communications, and other fundraising campaigns
- Develop and execute stewardship plan for donors
- Maintain a donor database with accurate donor information
- Collaborate with Marketing/Communication Director on online communication including website and social media
- Develop outreach and engagement programs for school alumni
Qualifications and Job Requirements
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Seven Peaks School
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a development office, ideally with increasing responsibilities
- Preference given to candidates who have held the title of Director of Development or the equivalent in a non-profit/independent school.
- A proven track record of planning and growing a nonprofit fundraising program from multiple sources including annual appeals and events
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and willingness to learn donor database
- Excellent organizational, administration, and project management skills
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively in team environments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Have you led or been involved with leading a major gifts or capital campaign? Please describe your experience.
- Please upload a cover letter with your resume.
Experience:
- Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
