Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, has been retained by the Fessenden School and is currently seeking a Director of Development at an all boys Pre-K-9 junior boarding school in West Newton, MA.

The Director of Development will report to the Chief Advancement Officer to advance and support the School’s mission, values, and goals. Working closely with a dynamic advancement team and Head of School, the Director of Development will provide partnership for annual giving, alumni programs, parent engagement, and events, as well as participate as an integral member of the capital campaign team. This position will lead and work collaboratively with the Director of Alumni Engagement and Events, the Director of Annual Giving, and the Director of Parent Engagements and Events, to identify new strategies to enhance engagement, annual giving, and set program directions. In addition to managing these three direct reports, they will also work closely with the entire 7-person Advancement Office, the senior administration, and high-level volunteers.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to strategize, design and implement the School’s advancement priorities.
• Formulate tailored strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward a targeted portfolio of leadership and major gift donors and prospects.
• Oversee the Director of Annual Giving to ensure that we meet or exceed Annual Fund goals.
• Oversee the Director of Alumni Engagement and Development in an effort to grow community relations efforts to establish and strengthen ties with the School’s constituents, including parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni and friends.
• Establish specific goals for the annual giving, alumni and parent programs and work with the Directors of each program to ensure effective planning and implementation.
• Oversee the Director of Parent Engagement and Events to plan and execute donor events, and attend other community events as appropriate.
• Cultivate a positive and supportive office culture, providing mentorship and guidance to a seasoned, professional staff.
• Collaborate on initiatives and decisions related to overall program direction, strategies, and fundraising goals.
• Formulate a system of metrics and strategy for measuring progress toward team and individual goals and evaluating overall performance.

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in development or related field.
• An appreciation for elementary and middle school education, especially all-boys’ education.
• Strong management experience with the ability and interest to work closely with staff members to achieve individual and department goals.
• Strong background in Annual Giving, including leadership programs, and constituent relations programs. I
• Experience overseeing alumni and parent programming designed to support comprehensive needs of a broad constituency.
• Demonstrated ability to personally and effectively identify, cultivate, and close gifts from Annual Fund and major gift prospects.
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge or a similar database, as well as Google Drive.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, including students, co-workers, parents, alumni, and volunteers.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and travel, as needed.

Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

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• Industry
• Primary/Secondary Education
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Annual Fund: 5 years (Required)
• Development: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person