St. Peter’s School (SPS) seeks an Assistant Director of Development to join its Development team. Beginning July 1, 2024, their primary responsibility will be the management of the School’s Annual Fund, gift processing, database management, event coordination, and alum and community outreach. This individual must be a proactive self-starter, a creative problem-solver, a strategic thinker, and an extremely organized, detail-oriented multi-tasker. This is a full-time, twelve-month, in-person position.
Annual Fund
Works with the Development Director to set the annual giving strategy to meet goals
Manages the Annual Fund
Responsible for coordinating the appeal process - direct mail, email, social media, phone-a-thon, etc.
Identifies prospects for leadership giving and major gifts pipeline
Provides updates and information on annual giving donors and highlights donors of interest
Manages annual giving volunteers
Gift Processing & Database Management
Enters and processes gifts
Prepares acknowledgement letters
Maintains the accuracy and integrity of the Veracross database
Events
Plans and manages events for the development office
Assists with communication and marketing around events
Manages volunteers
Alum Outreach
Creates programming for alum, focused on engagement and outreach
Focuses on alum pipeline for leadership giving
Is the main contact for alum donors
Finds ways for alum to connect with current students and families
Coordinates alum newsletter
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and two to five years of development and fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to perform additional duties as they arise.
Experience in or knowledge of the culture of independent schools, especially a (PS, PK, or) K through Eighth Grade school, is a plus but not required
Experience in or knowledge of database management
Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
This is an exciting time to join the St. Peter’s community. SPS recently began its strategic planning process in anticipation of its upcoming bicentennial. This individual should express a positive attitude, interest in personal development, ability to work collaboratively on a team, and ability to receive and implement feedback. They should also maintain flexibility and be willing to adapt throughout the school year. This is a forward-facing position with occasional evening and weekend events.
St. Peter’s School Mission and Diversity Mission Statements:
To honor the richness of childhood, foster mastery of academic principles, and educate students to be generous and committed citizens of their communities and the world.
St. Peter’s School is committed to engaging and preparing students for meaningful participation in a diverse society. We actively pursue recognizing and honoring each person’s voice and foster a school environment that embodies the values of equity, inclusion, and justice for others, with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, ability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
St. Peter’s offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. The salary range is $50,000 - $60,000. For more information, please visit our website at Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references with the subject line “Assistant Director of Development” to .
St. Peter’s School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, or military service in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.