Title: Director of Development Department: Advancement Reports to: Chief Advancement
Officer
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:30-3:30, plus
evenings and weekends as
needed
FLSA Status: Exempt
About Galloway:
Founded in 1969, The Galloway School (”Galloway”) is a progressive independent PreK3-12
school of approximately 800 students located in Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia. At
Galloway, we believe that joy is the heart of learning. We actively foster authenticity, curiosity,
and cultural competence in our students. Here, joy and hard work coexist for faculty and
students. Our school is marked by a culture of inclusion, inquiry, and creativity. Teachers,
students, and families remark on the strength of the school community and in the deep
respect and trust that students are given in their educational journey.
When you join Galloway, you become part of a community of passionate educators,
confident students, and a mission-driven leadership team. Galloway employees are
dedicated professionals, deeply committed to school culture, the advancement of the
institution, and making each day at work as joyful for the staff as we strive to make it for our
students.
Position Summary:
The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for the school’s fundraising and
revenue generation initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role leads the
development function, oversees donor cultivation and solicitation strategies in partnership
with the CAO and Head of School, institutes stewardship strategies, and directs the execution
of fundraising programs aligned with institutional priorities. The Director exercises significant
independent judgment in establishing fundraising goals, analyzing donor data, directing
team members, and implementing strategies that drive philanthropic growth in support of
the school’s mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the overall fundraising strategy, establishing annual goals and
revenue targets across giving programs
- Develop and cultivate donor pipelines for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving
consisting of new and current families, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents,
foundations, and corporations.
