Director OF Development

Associate Director of Development & Annual GivingA well-established independent elementary school in the Los Angeles area is hiring an Associate Director of Development & Annual Giving. This role owns the annual giving campaign from strategy through stewardship, including donor segmentation, solicitation calendars, gift acknowledgment, and reporting, while supporting major fundraising events, volunteer committees, and the school's broader philanthropic program. There is a clear path to a director-level role over the next several years as the development office builds bench strength. Compensation: $90,000 to $120,000 base depending on education and experience, plus a sign-on bonus payable upon completion of the probationary period. Full benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, and flexible PTO. Location: 5 days onsite in North Hollywood, Los Angeles.What you'll do:Manage the annual fund campaign end to end, including strategy, timelines, solicitations, and campaign analysisDraft donor communications and stewardship materials, including appeals, acknowledgments, and impact reportsAdminister the development database and produce giving reports, dashboards, and campaign metricsSupport signature fundraising events and alumni engagementRecruit and coordinate parent and volunteer fundraising committeesBuild relationships with parents, alumni, trustees, and friends of the schoolWhat we're looking for:Bachelor's degree required3-5+ years of progressively responsible fundraising, advancement, or nonprofit development experience; independent school experience strongly preferredDemonstrated direct ownership of an annual giving or annual fund campaign, not just event or major-gifts supportExperience with a fundraising CRM such as Veracross, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or BlackbaudStrong analytical and reporting skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism and discretionWillingness to work fully on-site, five days a week, with occasional evenings and weekends for events*US Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcome to apply. Unable to provide sponsorship at this time.*