We are a small Montessori school dedicated to providing quality education to young learners. Our mission is to nurture the holistic development of children, fostering their curiosity, creativity, and love for learning. As we continue to grow and expand our programs, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Development Coordinator to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts.
Job Description:
The Development Coordinator’s primary role is to lead the engagement and outreach efforts to advance the culture of philanthropy and the mission of the School. Through cultivation and stewardship activities, the role will provide a framework for focused annual cultivation and stewardship efforts that invite and educate our prospective donor base and appropriately recognize donors for their philanthropic investment in Providence Montessori School for their commitment to the School's mission. This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Heads of School, this role will:
- Identify, recruit, train, solicit, and manage a team of dedicated parent volunteers.
- Identify and research prospects in all constituencies to build a pipeline of potential donors.
Develop a data-driven, analytics-based understanding of existing and prospective donors’ philanthropic priorities
Responsible for preparing donor research and prospect activities; lead efforts to find alumni and community donors, and prepare materials for briefings, cultivation, and solicitation meetings as needed.
- Align fundraising activities with the priorities set forth by the Head of School and the Board of Trustees
Together with the Heads of School and Fundraising Committee, create a structured approach to special events and fundraising campaigns, and participate in their execution to optimize their impact
- Utilize multiple communication outlets to strategically share information and keep the donor base informed and inspired.
Responsible for supporting content creation for parent, grandparent, and alumni e-mails, newsletters, and social media.
- Grow giving participation and overall money raised to ensure the excellence of a Montessori education.
Responsible for supporting front-line fundraising efforts through direct solicitation as needed, and spearhead more targeted campaigns as needed.
- Engage, recognize, and reward volunteers and donors.
Responsible for supporting cultivation and stewardship activities such as thank you gifts, acknowledgment letters, and database record maintenance, and other donor outreach.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, with a preference for applicants with a graduate and/or terminal degree.
- At least two years of related experience and/or training in non-profit fundraising and event planning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellence in building and growing long-term relationships.
- Capacity to contribute to the overall strategic planning effort.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with colleagues and volunteers.
- Appreciation and understanding of Providence’s mission, including an ability to articulate its values and vision internally and externally.
- Ability to transport assets to events in a personal vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Montessori School experience preferred
