- Grow Annual Giving and create a compelling Case for Giving / Case for Support
- Develop and execute annual fundraising plans
- Identify, recruit, and lead an Annual Fund Cabinet and/or a possible Campaign Cabinet
- Cultivate, solicit–often in partnership with the Head of School or Cabinet member–and steward leadership / major donors
- Provide solicitation coaching to volunteer solicitors such as the Cabinet and Board members; create solicitation materials such as briefings and proposals
- Create and implement the solicitation process for all constituencies including leadership donors, Board, current parents, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends of the school
- Publicly communicate, inspire, and educate the community about the critical needs of EBI and how donors can support the school through philanthropic investment
- Prepare Annual Fund appeals and publications; coordinate volunteer phone-a-thons (for stewardship and possibly lower-level solicitations)
- Prepare regular progress reports for the Head of School and Board of Trustees (e.g., on constituency giving, rates of constituency participation, number of gifts, and average gift size)
- Ensure donors feel appreciated through timely, personalized donor recognition
- Design and execute cultivation and stewardship events aimed at inspiring philanthropy
- Oversee donor databases and communications, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with the newly formed alumni engagement committee on events and volunteer opportunities
- Provide volunteer stewardship; ensure special events and volunteer activities are positioned as cultivation and stewardship opportunities to build community
- Facilitate the timely collection of pledges before June 30 of each year
- Coordinate the planning, list compilation, and writing for the Annual Report
- Local and regional travel, as needed
- Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. Application Process
Ready to join our team? Application review and interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and original writing sample in one consolidated PDF to James E. Pattison at or Emilie Henry at
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Education at EBI
EBI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We look forward to welcoming passionate, innovative professionals to our team as we continue to inspire global minds and transform lives.
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary
Qualifications and Requirements
- Passionate commitment to EBI's mission and culture
- Proven success in fundraising and soliciting and closing major gifts; campaign experience preferred; minimum of five years' experience in development in an independent school, college, or other nonprofit environment
- Zeal for hitting and surpassing goals; collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven mindset
- Committed to professional growth and development; while identifying and addressing areas where personal- and team upskilling is necessary
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Warmth, a sense of humor, and emotional maturity
- Bachelor's degree required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
- Strong technical skills and familiarity with fundraising databases
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Description
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About Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI)
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About the Role
As the Director of Development, you will play a key role on EBI's Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to, collaborating with, and advising the Head of School, while also managing a Development Coordinator (with the possibility of a growing team). You'll lead our Annual Fund and comprehensive campaign efforts, while strengthening the school community's culture of philanthropy. Your mission? To cultivate relationships, tell compelling stories, engage donors in our mission-driven initiatives, and connect families with opportunities to invest in the upward trajectory of EBI. From cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts to alumni engagement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping EBI's future.
Key Responsibilities
