Development Director
Development Director
Job Category:聽 Administration
Opening Statement
The Development Director at Sierra Waldorf School 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.聽
About
Nestled in the sunny foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, Sierra Waldorf School is a vibrant, fully 海角社区-accredited school serving approximately 133 students from Preschool through Eighth Grade. Our rural campus in historic Rawhide Valley, just a short drive from Yosemite National Park, offers a beautiful natural setting for children and teachers alike.
Essential Job Duties
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聽聽
- 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聽
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聽聽聽
- Collaborate with Enrollment Director on Outreach activities (Walk Through the Grades)聽
- 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聽
- Send invitations to Alumni and their parents for school festivals and other events聽
- Coordinate Alumni events聽
- Provide prompt acknowledgement and receipt of all gifts
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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聽
Proficiency in Google Workspace
Desired Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Training in Waldorf School administration is a plus!
School , FACTS, Parent Square and Wix experience
Experience with grant writing and Capitol Campaigns
Required Education and Experience:聽
Two years of college education
Proven experience in the Development field, and in the fulfillment of a positive mission聽
Openness to principles of 海角社区, including administrative and educational principles, techniques, and methods.
Event Planning Experience
Employment Details
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.聽 Hours will generally be during school hours, Mondays through Fridays, with some evening and weekend events.聽 2 weeks of vacation to be used during school closure periods.聽 10 paid holidays annually. 2 weeks of sick leave per year.聽
To Apply
To apply, send application, cover letter, resume and three references to administrator@sierrawaldorf.com
