Associate Director of Development

Associate Director of Development (Office of Development and Alumni & Parent Programs)

Immediate start. Full-time, Exempt.

Position Summary:

The Foote
School Development Office works as a team with many shared
responsibilities, including every aspect of school fundraising, alumni relations, events, communications, and collaboration with the school’s Parent-Teacher Council and other groups. The office also organizes events, including Grandparents Day, Young Alums Day, and Reunion Weekend; plans off-campus gatherings for alumni; hosts events for donors and informational gatherings about building projects or campaigns; and maintains the database of the school’s various constituents.

The Associate Director of Development role requires managing highly confidential information, superior administrative and organizational skills, and comfort in supervising and overseeing events under pressure. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and flexibility to balance day-to-day priorities with longer-term goals, events, and projects. Professional judgment and mannerisms are a must. This position reports to the Director of Development. 

The Foote School is deeply committed to diversity, an inclusive curriculum, and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and beliefs. We seek candidates who are clearly interested in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute the Annual Fund program and support major gift and donor relations efforts 
• Plan and execute a robust calendar of events such as Grandparents Day, Alumni Reunion Weekend, Young Alums Day, and more 
• Using the Veracross database, process and acknowledge gifts, and perform ongoing database management and reporting
• Work closely with the team to support and maximize use of the database for reporting, record-keeping, communicating with targeted groups, and collaborating with other offices at Foote
• Participate in Alumni Relations initiatives, including supporting the Alumni Council
• Support the Parent-Teacher Council (PTC)
• Develop and coordinate communication with alumni, past parents, grandparents, and former faculty, including greetings, announcements, fundraising appeals, invitations, and website content 
• Participate in the life of the school in a variety of ways by attending PTC meetings and events, supporting other offices as needed, and helping with preparations for school events
• Complete additional related tasks as assigned by the Director of Development. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work

Professional Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree  
• Experience in an independent school community
• Proficiency in Development Database use, preferably Veracross
• Ability to plan for and manage multiple tasks and set priorities; meet deadlines; work within budgets; and oversee several projects at once
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A positive attitude and sense of humor 
• Initiative, problem-solving skills, and willingness to take on projects of all sizes 
• Interest in being involved in school activities and events 
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried exempt position. 

Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000 annually.

Please submit the following information:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three references

Thank you for your interest in The Foote School!