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Assistant Director of Development

Full-time

DovetailED Talent Sourcing

The Walker School | Marietta, GA

Assistant Director of Development Opportunity Statement

How to Apply

The Walker School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Christie Holman, Assistant Head of School for Advancement), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk, at ***email_hidden***.

Why Walker?

At Walker, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission to inspire transformative learning is made possible through a community that believes in meaningful connections, academic excellence, and opportunity . This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on students and families through philanthropic support, work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, and help shape the future of a thriving independent school community.

Position Overview

The Walker School is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as its next Assistant Director of Development . This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and mission-aligned leader to help shape a culture of philanthropy within a vibrant independent school community. If you are energized by building meaningful relationships, advancing mission driven work, and making a lasting impact through philanthropy, this role offers the opportunity to do just that.

As a key partner to the Assistant Head of School for Advancement, the Assistant Director of Development will play a central role in designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy. This position will help grow philanthropic support while strengthening engagement across parents, alumni, and friends of the school. This is a highly visible role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and relationship-building and who is passionate about independent school education and nonprofit impact.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive development experience,
  • preferably in an independent school or nonprofit setting
  • Proven success in securing major gifts and achieving fundraising goals
  • A strategic mindset with a strong, donor-centered approach
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills that inspire action
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Comfort with data, donor systems, and digital tools
  • A collaborative spirit and a deep appreciation for mission-driven work

How to Apply

The Walker School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Christie Holman, Assistant Head of School for Advancement), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk, at ***email_hidden***.

Please do not contact the school directly.

Assistant Director of Development Opportunity Statement

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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