Development Manager

Development ManagerThe Development Manager's primary responsibility is to execute the school's planned Annual Fund campaigns, events, and donor communications strategies, grow the general donor base deepening relations with Helix family and community donors, and collaborate with members of the leadership team on identifying institutional and major donor prospects. Responsibilities includes raising funds for the Annual Fund (approx. $200,000) via fundraising campaigns, events, and direct solicitation; launching a new monthly donor program; managing donor communications (impact newsletter and fundraising campaigns); supporting the annual Luminary Gala and Paths to Possibility 5K events; and supervising the Development Operations Associate to deliver exceptional donor experiences.Essential FunctionsDonor Relations & Annual Fund Donor StewardshipBe present across campus getting to know staff and interacting with students and families. Engage with parents and guardians to inspire giving & volunteering for the Annual FundBuild a portfolio of Annual Fund donors below a named threshold, and collaborating with Development Director on qualifying donors for major gifts pursuitsManage and cultivate a portfolio of annual donor prospects, soliciting gifts within a giving threshold to meet Annual Fund goal of $200,000Manage and oversee donor stewardship, gift acknowledgements, thanks, recognition, and pledge agreements, ensuring a high degree of engagement and satisfaction with all donorsMonthly Donor ProgramCo-supervise the Development Operations Associate with the Director of Development to manage donor CRM, gift records, email listsPlan and launch the Helix Monthly Donor Program and grow participation via benefits including launching the Pedroncelli Helix wine club and other perks for membersCampaigns, Appeals, and Events ManagementPlan and execute Annual Fund events and fundraising appeals (inclusive of directing email, direct mail, social media, and web) including Fall Appeal, Helix Connections events, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Giving Tuesday (thanks not solicitation), Year-end Appeal, I Love Helix days, and Move-a-thon fundraisingDesign, write, and develop content for email, direct mail, peer-to-peer fundraising, social media, and paid advertising, collaborating with marketing manager and marketing vendor as neededSupport and collaborate with the Helix Adult Academy team on their annual fund campaign, events, and donor communicationsGala & Paths to Possibility 5KPlay an instrumental role leading the executions of the Luminary Gala with an Events ManagerBe an active member of the Gala Committee, managing pledges, invitations, and overseeing the Gala marketing projects with the Marketing & Communications ManagerForm and lead the Paths to Possibility 5K committee and oversee event readiness with a race director and Helix teamReports and PresentationsPrepare development fundraising reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed basis, running queries and analyzing donor dataOwn the preparation of the Annual Impact Report with the Marketing ManagerProduce quarterly Impact e-newsletters with the Marketing Manager and Development DirectorVendors & Community PartnersResearch, recommend, and attend events, conferences, associations, and other community wide opportunities for Helix to participate in to broaden our exposureCollaborates with HPA on Helix Store and Helix merchandiseManage relationships with development consultants, vendors, and contractors as neededQualificationsEducation, Experience & Competencies Bachelor's degree4-5 years of relevant fundraising experience preferably in an independent school, NPS, college, or community fundraising environmentDemonstrated experience managing annual fund campaigns and events including peer-to-peer, web, and text-to-give, Galas, 5K races, private house parties, tabling events, online campaignsExperience stewarding donors and soliciting/closing gifts up to $25,000; track record of raising at least $200,000 from a combination of online, event, direct mail, and in-person appealsOutstanding verbal and written communication skills required to articulate goals and expectations internally, and to inspire donors to give toward Helix fundraising campaignsStrong project management, organization, systems-thinking, and problem-solving skillsCollaborative, flexible, and energetic individual who develops and maintains effective working relationships with volunteers, prospects, donors, school families, Board members, and staffAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independentlyExperience reconciling fundraising records with accounting on a monthly basisRequired Technical Proficiency and experience Adept at creating professional presentations and proposals via Canva, PowerPoint, WORDDirect experience and demonstrable skills writing, formatting, and managing email campaigns, and managing tags and segments in Mailchimp, Bloomerang, Constant Contact, or HubSpotExperienced at producing or overseeing highly engaging social media content, reels, surveys, posts via Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInProficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office programs, popular social media platforms, fundraising platforms (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Bloomerang), CANVA, PowerPoint, CapCut/video editing toolsMinimum 3 years advanced hands-on experience in Salesforce, Blackbaud, e-Tapestry, Bloomerang, QGiv, or other comparable CRMs and fundraising platformsPayment processors, portals, and protocols: Benevity, Square, PayPal, QGIV, DAFs, and the like. Experience processing gifts-in-kind, soft credits, split gifts, pledges, pledge payments.Core technologies: Proficient in Microsoft Word (editing functions), Excel (filters, Pivot tables, VLookUP), Powerpoint; via CANVA, Google Suite programs, fundraising, and preference for expertise in social media content generation including creating reels with video editing toolsProficiency leveraging Claude or other LLMs for research and projects, discerning appropriate limits so donor communications and campaigns retain sincerity and authenticityPhysical Demands & Work Environment Sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the campus and event spaces during the workdayLift and carry up to 25 lbsPush and pull doors, carts, boxes, or event equipment as neededMaintain professional composure and emotional self-regulation during stressful, unpredictable, or confrontational situations which, though rare, may occur with students, families, visitors, or other members of the school communityOccasionally work evenings or weekends supporting fundraising events and school activitiesWorking Relationships This position reports directly to the Development Director and supervises the Development Operations Associate. The Development Manager collaborates regularly with Marketing Manager, vendors, school staff and faculty, members of the Leadership team, and the Director and programs team at THAA.Equal Opportunity Statement The Helix School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.