What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assoc. Director of Parent Giving & Engagement -Immediate Opening position at National Association of Independent Schools?
Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks an Associate Director of Parent Giving & Engagement to join the School as a key member of the Development team.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
This position aims to build a robust and inclusive culture of engagement and philanthropy within the School’s current parent / family body and alumni parents. The ideal candidate is thoughtful and strategic in their efforts and highly collaborative in their working style. This position will partner internally and externally to align donor interests with annual fund gifts, special projects, planned giving and other opportunities.
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Parent Giving & Engagement will work closely with the Associate Director of Events & Stewardship to conceive effective prospecting and engagement strategies. This position necessitates local, regional, and national travel to engage current parents / family and alumni parents, as well as night and weekend responsibilities.
Responsibilities :
- Direct all aspects of current parent / family and alumni parent / family giving program, including formulating and implementing strategies for short- and long-term fundraising outcomes, devising performance metrics, and closely coordinating parent / guardian engagement in conjunction with other departments in the School.
- Carry an active donor portfolio of 150 households of current parents / guardians and qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts through in-person visits and other highly personal communications to result in year-over-year increases in giving.
- Manage a prospect portfolio of current parent / family and alumni parents to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts through in-person visits and other highly personal communications.
- Collaborate with Associate Director of Events & Stewardship to plan and execute Family Weekend to see year-over-year increases in participation and positive impact on parent / family giving.
- Participate in and support development colleagues in meeting broader department goals and priorities.
- Additional projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Development and Chief Development Officer.
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About us :
Walnut Hill School for the Arts, located in Natick, Massachusetts and 20 minutes from Boston, is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience designed for student artists in grades 9–post graduate. Walnut Hill combines a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive, pre-professional artistic training in theatre, dance, music, visual art, and writing, film & media arts. Walnut Hill is committed to creating and enhancing an inclusive environment, and welcoming and celebrating a wide range of cultural, artistic, and educational backgrounds that compliments and supports our diverse community.
Commitment to the school’s Core Values, of Community, Growth, Excellence, Creativity, and Respect are imperative to the success of all Walnut Hill faculty, staff, and administration members. All Walnut Hill faculty / staff are active and engaged members of the school community who are committed to collaborating and growing in their field, participating in school events, supporting students in their arts, supporting other faculty / staff members, and who have the ability to self-reflect on their own practice.
Physical Demands :
Physical demands include dexterity for science tools and equipment and office machine and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy / fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, traveling to / from locations on campus, ascending / descending stairs, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.
To Apply :
Submit resume and cover letter through the Walnut Hill School for the Arts online Career Center.
Note : All offers of employment are contingent upon enrollment and the successful completion of state and federal background checks. Walnut Hill does not provide visa sponsorship.
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