DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
	The Episcopal Academy seeks a full-time Development Assistant to join the Alumni & Development team. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Development Assistant will serve as the lead gift entry person and provide administrative support to the Annual Giving and Major Gifts programs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Open and sort all incoming mail. Record and process all gifts for the school. Produce and edit all gift acknowledgments for the school. Provide administrative support for staff, projects and programs in the Annual Fund and Major Gifts area. Duties include preparation of mailing lists, mail merges, and creating and executing queries, exports, and reports in Raiser’s Edge. Prepare data for monthly gift reconciliation with the Business Office. Provide assistance with general office duties (answering the phone, filing, etc) and ongoing data entry. Provide assistance with various Development Office events as needed. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects at once and follow through with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills. Excellent editing and proofreading skills, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office. Proficient with Raisers Edge or similar database. Knowledge of running and manipulating queries and exports for use with letters, labels, nametags, and list generation. Ability to be a team player and work collaboratively within the Development Office. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years related work experience. High school diploma required, Bachelors degree preferred. Must have knowledge of Raiser’s Edge. EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Successful completion of state and federal clearances. Interested candidates can apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter to:                     The Episcopal Academy           Human Resources Department           1785 Bishop White Dr.           Newtown Square, PA 19073.           Fax: 484-424-1606.           E-mail: jobs@episcopalacademy.org. Position will remain open until filled. The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. Posted 5/7/12

	Director of Parent Programs and Special Events
	Abington Friends School’s Office of Advancement is responsible for outreach and relationship building with internal and external constituencies. Through general awareness activities including publications, events, education, committee work and personal visits the Department helps motivate AFS constituents to support the school financially. The Director of Parent Programs and Special Events reports to the Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement and is responsible for leading and implementing a comprehensive constituent relations program focused on engaging and cultivating the School’s parents. This is a part-time position (no tuition remission). Typical Duties Include: Manage the work of the Home and School Association and oversee key special events. Recruit Co-Chairs and Committee members. Design and write, with assistance from the Director of Communications, paper and email invitations, and ensure their timely delivery. Implement innovative marketing strategies to promote programs and events. Ensure that fundraising events meet financial goals. Steward volunteers following the events. Assist in the planning and oversight of annual, capital and planned gift cultivation and stewardship events for parents. Conduct personal visits with parents. Build relationships with prospects with the goal of    strengthening their affiliation with and support of AFS. Record visits and all activity in database. Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Affairs to promote Alumni attendance at AFS special events. Collaborate with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion to promote ways in which parents can be fully engaged in the life of the School. Manage the messaging for parents on the School website with the Director of Communications. Advise parent volunteer programs as appropriate. The ideal candidate will be a creative individual who possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills; is effective at interfacing with both faculty/staff and parents; is adept at multi-tasking; is familiar with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, website applications and social networking sites; is comfortable working in a team environment; is enthusiastic about fundraising aspects of development; and has flexibility regarding day, evening and weekend events. Prior development experience at an independent school or non-profit required. Bachelor Degree required. Successful completion of state and federal clearances is a condition of employment. Position availability: The position is available July 1, 2012. To apply: Letter of Interest, Resume, and three references to: employment@abingtonfriends.net Posted 5/2/12

	Development Office Director of Major Gifts
	The School Founded in 1888, The Baldwin School is a non-sectarian college preparatory, independent day school, pk-12, dedicated to a tradition of excellence in the education of girls. In a nurturing atmosphere, where the population reflects socioeconomic, ethnic and religious diversity, our girls strive to develop scholarship, leadership and citizenship within a community that emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical integrity, and independence of thought. More information is available on our website www.baldwinschool.org. Essential Functions In conjunction with the Chief Development officer, drive major gift program through the coordination and tracking of individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities. Manage portfolio of approximately 150 prospects from around the country. Manage and guide volunteer leadership. In coordination with the Annual Fund Director, identify and solicit major donors to the Annual Fund and EITC Program. Familiarity with or expertise in planned giving. Identify and solicit specific alumnae reunion donors with major gift or planned giving potential.   Where appropriate be in attendance at functions such as new parent reception, gala, grandparent’s day, reunion activities, Best of Baldwin, field day activities etc. for purposes of cultivation and stewardship. Identify potential grant funding and prepare or oversee preparation of grant proposals of $25,000+. Develop and fulfill stewardship program. Contribute articles for campaign and planned giving newsletters. Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Development Officer. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three-five years of experience in a similar position. Strong organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail. Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to be an “active” listener Must demonstrate competency with word processing, spreadsheet, donor database, PowerPoint, and Internet functions, as well as all applications used in the regular functions of the school.  Experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus. Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment. Contact Interested candidates, please send cover letter, resume with three work samples and/or links, plus three references to mlawson@baldwinschool.org   Posted 4/26/12

	St. Anne's seeks a Director of Development and Public Relations, beginning July 1, 2012.
	St. Anne's Episcopal School seeks an experienced Director of Development and Public Relations to lead and manage all aspects of its fundraising operations, including annual giving, grant writing, alumni relations, major gifts, and a variety of special events that are both fundraising and "friend raising" events. Responsibilities include oversight of all public relations, solicitation materials and online communications as well as a variety of development-related publications including all alumni communications and the annual report. The Director of Development and Public Relations is a member of the Leadership Team and reports directly to the Head of School. Responsibilities include: Work with the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Head of School to develop strategies to initiate and meet aggressive fundraising goals. Oversee all fundraising and communication efforts to ensure that program income goals are met. Develop policy, procedure, and strategic plan for all fundraising efforts. Ensure consistent growth in Annual Fund both in monies raised and constituent participation. Research potential foundation support and write grant proposals that are tailored to meet both the school's needs and the foundations' guidelines. Supervise Advancement Associates. Serve as staff liaison to keep the Advancement Committee informed and engaged in fundraising activities in the School. Prepare Development reports for presentation at all Board of Trustee meetings. Work with the Business Manager to develop and maintain budgets and reconcile records in preparation for annual audit as necessary. Work with the Admissions Office to coordinate marketing and fundraising activities. Serve as member of the Leadership Team. In conjunction with the Head of School oversee the Parents' Association and cultivate volunteers from all constituencies, providing leadership and guidance as they work to support events at the school, including the annual auction and other programs that benefit the annual fund. Oversee communications amongst all constituencies striving for consistent branding and messaging, and production of quality printed and digital materials. Assist with the expanding area of digital communications, including website, social media, and digital solicitations. Ensure alumni are consistently cultivated and involved in the life of the School. Oversee appropriate recording, reporting, and acknowledgement of all gifts. Develop fundraising training for Trustees and other leadership volunteers. Oversee the management of databases and all records, files, and gift processing. Work closely with the Director of Admissions and the Head of School to monitor and promote the image of the school. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of initiating, developing and meeting fundraising goals. A demonstrated knowledge of the established principles and practices of institutional fundraising, marketing and communications is required. Candidates must possess the skills and strategies needed to cultivate and maintain strong relationships among a variety of constituents including alumni, parents, friends, foundations and regional businesses. A bachelor's degree and significant experience as a senior development officer in an independent school, non-profit or higher education setting are also required. The Director of Development and Public Relations should be well organized with a strategic approach to fundraising with at least three years of direct fundraising or development experience, preferably in independent schools. The Director of Development should be an excellent communicator, well respected and of high integrity, and willing to foster and maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, brief educational philosophy, and reference list to:           Peter Thayer           Head of School           pthayer@saintannesschool.org Posted 3/28/12

	Director of Development and Communications for The Hillside School
	The Hillside School, a small private, independent K-6 coeducational day school for children with learning differences, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Director of Development and Communications. This position will manage the annual fund solicitation, planned giving programs, corporate and foundation proposals, and planning for major capital gifts. It also incorporates the planning and execution of programs that enhance the visibility and public perception of the school. Experience required: Bachelors Degree, at least 3 years in professional development, personal solicitation, grant writing and strategic planning/thinking.  Experience highly desired: Private education/independent school experience, superior organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and expertise with Blackbaud Fundraiser’s software or a similar relational database. Those with this specific level of experience, plus excellent oral and written skills, are invited to submit their resumes to: Dr. Sue Straeter Head of School 2697 Brookside Road Macungie, PA 18062 610-967-3701 ~ Fax: 610-965-7683 www.hillsideschool.org E-mail: office@hillsideschool.org The Hillside School is an AA/EOE and actively solicits applications from qualified minority applicants. Posted 3/26/12

	DIRECTOR OF PARENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS position available at The Shipley School.
	Founded in 1894, The Shipley School is a co-ed day school of 840 students in grades pre-Kindergarten through 12 and is located in suburban Philadelphia. Shipley’s Development Office is currently undergoing a strategic shift in structure that reflects our strategy and will affect our staffing. The major change is to focus on and organize around our donors, rather than on our internal functions (e.g., Annual Fund, events, capital giving, planned giving). Going forward, Shipley’s Development Office strategy will be guided by a collaborative, donor-centered approach to fundraising in which each donor relationship is cultivated and stewarded based on constituency. Aligned into alumni- and parent-related “pillars” that uphold the Office mission of supporting the School, staff members in each pillar will be charged with developing constituency-based programs to identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. While the constituencies served by each pillar are different, the goals remain the same: to cultivate relationships, build a sense of community, and generate annual, capital, and planned giving support for The Shipley School. Working as a member of the Development Office and reporting to the Associate Director of Development for Parent Engagement, the Director of Parent Programs and Events will be responsible for leading and implementing a comprehensive constituent relations program focused on engaging and cultivating the constituencies of the Parent Pillar, which encompasses trustees, parents, alumni parents, grandparents, past parents, and former trustees. Specific Responsibilities Develop and implement three (3) annual fundraising events: Shipley Shops (October); Spring Auction (April); and Secret Gardens (May). Recruit Co-Chairs and Committee members. Design and write, with assistance from the Communications Office, paper and email invitations and ensure their timely delivery. Implement innovative marketing strategies to promote programs and events. Ensure that fundraising events meet financial goals. Steward volunteers following the events. Develop and manage the following cultivation events: Winter Teas (December, January, February) and Biennial Grandparents’ Evening (April). Develop and manage additional fundraising events as appropriate. Lead a program to recruit, train, and support pillar volunteers. Assist in the planning and orchestration of annual, capital, and planned gift cultivation and stewardship events for pillar. Conduct face-to-face visits of pillar constituents. Build relationships with prospects with the goals of strengthening their affiliation with and support of Shipley. Record visits through use of Call Reports. Document all activity in the database. Manage and support the Fine Arts Committee, the Speer Gallery exhibits, and related events. Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Programs and Events to promote alumni pillar constituents’ attendance at Shipley Shops, Spring Auction, Secret Gardens, and similar events. Identify and promote ways in which varying constituencies in the pillar can be brought together, with the goal of cultivating all. With the Webmaster, manage and regularly update content of the special programs and events section of Shipley’s website. Advise parent volunteer programs as appropriate. General Responsibilities Educate pillar constituents about the importance of supporting the School. Help to identify prospects and volunteers for annual, capital, and planned giving fundraising efforts. Delegate appropriate tasks to the Parent Coordinator. Manage the use and accuracy of database records for parent pillar. Manage parent pillar programs and events budget. Support and staff events run by the Development Office, including but not limited to Alumni Weekend. In order to embrace the mission of the School and be successful in the position, the Director of Parent Programs and Events must possess and exhibit the following skills: Familiarity with and endorsement of Shipley’s mission, culture, and values Personal and professional integrity as well as respect for the confidentiality of colleagues and constituents Self-motivation, flexibility, problem-solving, and commitment to innovation Cooperation, collegiality, and commitment to teamwork Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Excellent quantity, quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work produced Excellent planning, prioritization, organization, multitasking, efficiency, and follow-through in execution of responsibilities Dependability, punctuality, and attendance at all required and some optional meetings and events Professional appearance and demeanor Commitment to professional development and self-improvement Proficiency in use of technology: Raiser’s Edge database, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), and web editing software Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends Ability to travel locally Qualifications and Expectations The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising event planning background in an independent school environment and an excellent track record of identifying, recruiting, and supporting volunteers. A Bachelor’s degree is a requirement. Successful completion of state and federal clearances is a condition of employment. Salary and Benefits Salary will be commensurate with experience. Shipley offers a generous benefits package that includes school contributions to employees’ TIAA-CREF retirement plan, medical benefits and life insurance, professional development opportunities, and complimentary lunch. Position Availability The position is available July 1, 2012 or sooner. Candidates should send a cover letter and résumé by post or email (no phone calls, please) to:                       Ms. Karen Brown, Advancement Services Manager            The Shipley School            814 Yarrow Street            Bryn Mawr, PA 19010            kbrown@shipleyschool.org   Posted 2/28/12

	Director of Annual Fund position available at Academy of Notre Dame de Namur.
	GENERAL DUTIES: The Director of Annual Fund is responsible for the managing a comprehensive Annual Fund program designed to continue to build operating support for the Academy. The Director coordinates the annual fundraising programs, via strategic use of direct mail, internet and personal solicitations, to increase both annual gift income, and the number of alumnae, parents and friends who participate. The Director of Annual Fund is responsible for cultivation and solicitation of a prospect pool of 100 donors. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Responsible for managing a prospect pool of 100 leadership donors to secure Annual Fund gifts through qualification, cultivation and solicitation. Secures a minimum of 10 personal visits for Annual Fund solicitation per month. Coordinates all annual giving solicitations of alumnae, parents, past parents, grandparents and other constituencies to maximize giving and participation rates. Develops annual giving strategic and operations plans. Completes yearly budget recommendations for the annual giving program and administers the budget to assure sound fiscal expenditures and management. Recruits volunteer leadership and builds team to support Annual Fund initiatives, including a variety of fundraising and stewardship events. Responsible for design and messaging for all annual giving communications. Coordinates all aspects of Reunion Giving with Director of Alumnae Relations; responsible for increased financial results as related to various special events. EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree required. EXPERIENCE: Two years of fundraising experience necessary, preferably in an education setting. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Excellent written and oral communications skills required, including proficiency with social media. Proficiency in use of fundraising database and Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently and achieve defined goals and deadlines. Evening and weekend hours required. INTERESTED CANDIDATES:   Please email resume, salary requirements, and references to:           Mary O. Waring           Director of Advancement           Academy of Notre Dame de Namur           mwaring@ndapa.org   Posted 2/23/12

	Director of Annual Giving position available at Abington Friends School.
	Abington Friends School’s Office of Advancement is responsible for outreach to and relationship building with internal and external constituencies. Through general awareness activities including publications, events, education, committee work and personal visits the Department helps motivate AFS constituencies to financially support the school. The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive, strategic and integrated effort to build the base of individual donors and increase the level of support through annual giving at AFS. The Director of Annual Giving will coordinate a year-round cultivation and solicitation program that includes leadership giving, direct mail and phonathons, personal solicitation and volunteer cultivation and management. Specific Responsibilities include: Develop annual theme and materials for annual solicitation program, including developing the case for support, communication and mailing schedule, segmentation strategy, prospect lists and volunteer program. Design, write and produce materials promoting annual giving for print and web. Manage prospect research, develop donor plans in conjunction with the Assistant Head of School for Advancement, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at all giving levels. Develop, manage and train Annual Giving volunteers representing each segment of the AFS community. Oversee the timely and accurate processing of gifts and pledges, as well as the production of pledge reminders. Track giving trends and donor response; prepare monthly progress reports. Run the Annual Fund student phonathon and other activities to develop student philanthropy in conjunction with the Director of Alumni Affairs. Produce print and web-based versions of an Annual Report of Gifts. Provide support for all development office activities. Qualifications: The ideal candidate has 3-5 years experience with direct fundraising, annual fund work, identifying, training and working with volunteers; excellent oral and written communications skills, familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, website applications and social networking sites, strong organizational and analytical skills, excellent personal interaction skills, and is deadline and detail-oriented. Start date for this position is July 1, 2012 To apply: Letter of Interest, Resume, and 3 References to employment@abingtonfriends.net Posted 2/14/12

	Director of Advancement position available at Solebury School.
	Solebury School, an independent, coed day and boarding school seeks an Advancement professional with demonstrated experience in both leading an Advancement Office and producing results. The successful candidate will have outstanding people skills; the demonstrated ability to lead and motivate colleagues, staff and volunteers; strong and progressive communication skills; strong organizational skills; a willingness to engage the advancement work at all levels driven by a passion for this calling and the humility to share success. Essential Functions Develops the annual Advancement Plan with specific goals for each program and constituency, including. Effective funding programs to meet the school’s annual and capital goals.  Develops successful strategies for the cultivation and the solicitation of major gift and planned giving donors. Evaluate the ongoing success of these efforts in monthly statistical reports to the Head and quarterly reports to the board, measuring against appropriate regional benchmarks and historical school data. Oversee special fundraising events, including a successful annual auction. Develop and cultivate new prospective donor relationships for the school. And in particular, seek to expand the school’s philanthropic relationships with the trustees, parents, donors and alumni.  Research and build new funding relationships with institutional donors Oversee all grant reporting, contributions documentation and gift acknowledgment to donors. Oversee Advancement Staff who manage the data base and the support activities of a vibrant advancement office.  Work closely with the Board Advancement Committee in all aspects of fundraising and leadership gift solicitations. Train the board, staff and volunteers on effective fundraising solicitation. Write and develop appropriate fundraising materials including letters, grant proposals, and power-point presentations Explore and incorporate use of new technologies and social media into advancement activities. Represent the school and speaks effectively at various functions and forums during the school year. Manage volunteers, as necessary. Qualifications: A minimum of five years of relevant experience in a non-profit environment; a Bachelor’s degree.  Ability to communicate effectively with school representatives, parents, students, alumni, donors and representatives from the business community. Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively. Demonstrated ability to raise money Self-confidence and strong inter-personal skills. Interested candidates should contact:     Staci Freer     Solebury School     6832 Phillips Mill Road     New Hope, PA  18938   Posted 1/24/12

	GIFT ENTRY AND DONOR RECORDS SPECIALIST
	George School, a Quaker boarding/day grades 9-12 college preparatory school located in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has an opening for a Gift Entry and Donor Records Specialist.    JOB SUMMARY: This full-time position has significant responsibilities in the areas of gift entry and data processing to ensure that all cash gifts, stock donations, and pledges are accurately recorded in the database and reconciled with the Business Office.    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow best practices gift processing standards to assure donations will be used for the purposes for which they were given and to protect donor confidentiality to the extent provided by law Serve as a primary resource concerning gift policy and gift data entry procedures Determine appropriate processing method and special handling requirements regarding endowment funds, securities, and gifts-in-kind Analyze, code and enter gift transactions in the donor database Reconcile bank deposits with gift transmittal report  Valuation of stock gifts and identification of stock donors Manage online credit card processing system  Process Matching Gifts, including filing of all related paperwork and responding to all requests made by matching gift organizations JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required or minimum of five years related experience Minimum of two years gift processing experience Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills Experience with a donor database (Jenzabar or Raiser’s Edge preferred) and gift processing   and relational databases Familiarity with charitable gift regulations and CASE standards in a non-profit organization preferred  Strong keyboarding skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and database functionality as well as general office equipment knowledge PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO HR@GEORGESCHOOL.ORG   Updated 2/2/12

	Abington Friends School is seeking a Director of Alumni Affairs.
	Abington Friends School’s Office of Advancement is responsible for outreach to and relationship building with internal and external constituencies. Through general awareness activities including publications, events, education, committee work and personal visits the department helps motivate AFS constituencies to financially support the school. The Director of Alumni Affairs is responsible for the school’s overall alumni outreach effort and is expected to identify, cultivate and solicit alumni prospects and assist in comprehensive planning and implementation of strategies for cultivation and solicitation of the alumni constituency. The primary focus of this position is to secure alumni financial support for the Annual Fund, the major gift campaigns and other fundraising initiatives. Specific Responsibilities: Plan and implement alumni fundraising strategies through direct mail, email and personal solicitation.  Research, identify, cultivate, solicit and steward alumni gift giving. Plan and implement a comprehensive alumni relations program including: several local and regional alumni receptions annually, alumni reunion(s), current student/alumni transition programs and related programs to facilitate relationship building with this constituent group. Recruit, train, and manage alumni volunteers, including members of the Alumni Council, class-reunion committees, the senior class gift committee, class representatives, and others. Plan and implement alumni volunteer calling nights for Annual Fund, reunion giving and event attendance. Provide leadership and support for student phonathons. Along with the Director of Communications, develop public relations strategies and manage an e-communications and social networking plan for alumni to include the alumni website and provide those portions of Oak Leaves publications related to alumni (class notes, coverage of alumni events, alumni profiles, etc.) and produce creative invitations to alumni events (reunion, Homecoming, regional gatherings, etc.) Coordinate with Athletic Booster Clubs in planning alumni sporting events Assist in overseeing the AFS archive project Monitor alumni program budget and track alumni program expenses Qualifications: The ideal candidate has 2-4 years experience with direct fundraising, planning and managing special events, identifying, training and working with volunteers, excellent oral and written communications skills, familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, website applications and social networking sites, strong organizational skills, excellent personal interaction skills , and is deadline and detail-oriented. Letter of interest, resume, 3 references to employment@abingtonfriends.net   Posted 1/12/12