Development Director

Job Title: Development Director

Job Classification: Non Exempt, full time hourly Administrative Staff

The Development Director will work as a team with administrative staff, parent volunteers, alumni, faculty and board to direct fundraising and outreach activities at the school and in the community at large, while ensuring that the School's commitment to human dignity and diversity is reflected in those efforts. 

Reports to: Administrative Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Fundraising

• Create and implement annual and long-range plans to secure major gifts and new donors
• Manage the Annual Giving Campaign
• Attend Auction and Fundraising & Outreach Meetings, build a strong volunteer base to participate in those committees and their events
• Direct Annual Auction, solicit sponsorships from businesses and organizations and work with the Auction Committee
• Oversee Fundraising & Outreach Committee and events; collaborate with Enrollment Director and PAC on creating a school-wide outreach plan
• Work with the Fundraising & Outreach Committee to identify and execute a calendar of events as appropriate to meet/exceed budget goals
• Maintain and order inventory for school store, including school merchandise
• Work with the Finance Committee and the Administrative Director to establish an annual fundraising goals and budget
• Track and report fundraising expenses and income and report to the Board
• Maintain a calendar of all fundraising events that are happening in the school including grade fundraising activities 

Development / Community Relations

• Connect and develop relationships with current and alumni families
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and materials that increase visibility of the school and communicate the core values of the school
• Collaborate with Enrollment Director on Outreach activities (Walk Through the Grades) 
• Give presentations about present and future development at Sierra Waldorf School at community events, Board meetings and other venues as appropriate
• Create and share quarterly newsletters to greater community
• Contribute to weekly bulletin with relevant fundraising, outreach, or inreach information
• Maintain the school website and social media pages to ensure that they are up to date and promoting school events and news
• Coordinate 8th Grade Letters and lead Bridge Conversations with graduating 8th grade parents
• Maintain a database of contact information for Alumni and other friends and family of the school community 
• Send invitations to Alumni and their parents for school festivals and other events 
• Coordinate Alumni events 
• Provide prompt acknowledgement and receipt of all gifts
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to and honor all members of the school community and work as part of a team.

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail

Knowledge of financial-management tools and budget management

A high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently

Problem-solving skills

Excellent organization and delegation skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Desired Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Training in Waldorf School administration is a plus!

School Auction.Net , FACTS, Parent Square and Wix experience

Experience with grant writing and Capitol Campaigns

Required Education and Experience: 

Two years of college education

Proven experience in the Development field, and in the fulfillment of a positive mission 

Openness to principles of Waldorf Education, including administrative and educational principles, techniques, and methods.

Event Planning Experience

Time/weeks per year:

Average 32 hours per week, 50 weeks per year.

Compensation and Benefits: $20-$26/hour d.o.e., remission and retirement. Hours will generally be during school hours, Mondays through Fridays, with some evening and weekend events. 2 weeks of vacation to be used during school closure periods. 10 paid holidays annually. 2 weeks of sick leave per year. 

To apply, send application, cover letter, resume and three references to View email address on jobs.waldorftoday.com