Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with a K-6 independent school to find their next Director of Development, in the Forestville, Maryland.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

The Associate Director of Development will work closely with the Director of Development to implement strategies that foster donor engagement and achieve revenue goals. The Associate Director will be instrumental in managing a portfolio of new and existing donors, executing a comprehensive multi-channel solicitation plan aimed at growing its capital campaign and annual fund.

Key Responsibilities:

• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit alumni, parents, and friends capable of making annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Emphasize retaining and increasing contributions from existing donors while aligning with the mission of the school.
• Achieve outreach targets by conducting phone calls, and writing emails, and letters daily. Continually qualify new donors and cultivate, solicit, and steward existing donors, ensuring that all interactions reflect our values of respect, empathy, and community.
• Contribute to the growth of gift fundraising efforts with creativity, professionalism, and effective teamwork. Ensure sustainability in fundraising practices while maintaining a high standard of ethical conduct.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and the Communications team to develop and implement strategies for mass solicitation of the school's prospects through direct mail and email, ensuring consistent and engaging communication.

Desired Qualities and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of professional advancement experience, preferably in leadership and capital giving.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward an annual portfolio of 125-150 prospects.
• Ability to effectively articulate the and mission of the school.
• A strong commitment to growing knowledge and best practices as a fundraiser.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate records and prepare accurate and timely reports.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally with 2-4 national trips annually.
• Understanding of computer and constituent software.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Highly self-directed with an attention to detail and ability to organize effectively.

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.

💵 Competitive pay

🧠 Professional Development Opportunities

✏️ Classroom Resources

🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance

😃 401(k) plan – Employer match

⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time

🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.

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