Assistant Director of Development - Redmond, United States - The Overlake School

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Job Type

Full-time

Description


ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Overlake School, Redmond, WA

The Overlake School is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Director of Development to start immediately.

Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college prep day school.

Each Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission to champion students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community.

Students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduate with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world.

Overlake serves 530+ students in grades 5-12. The school has a reputation as one of the leading independent schools in the Northwest.

Overlake is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, employment, and other school-administered programs.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at .

General Summary

The Assistant Director of Development oversees the annual Overlake Fund and Senior Class Legacy Fund campaigns, including solicitation, cultivation, acknowledgment, and recognition activities.

The Assistant Director also supports all aspects of the Doors to Discovery capital campaign. In addition, the position leads special events for the Development Department and supports the Parent Guardian Association (PGA). This full-time, exempt position reports to the Director of Development.


Specific responsibilities include the following:
Campaigns

Design and implement comprehensive annual Overlake Fund and Senior Class Legacy Fund campaigns, with targeted solicitations and activities to strengthen the school's fundraising program

• Manage daily operations of the Doors to Discovery capital campaign in cooperation with the Director of Development, including updating the donor wall, gift pyramids, reports, and dashboards, as well as tracking fundraising assignments and "next step" strategies for cultivating and securing gifts from individual donors

Recruit, train, motivate, and manage volunteer leadership to accomplish fundraising goals; support their activities by providing materials and resources as requested
Write direct mail solicitations and acknowledgement letters to encourage renewals and upgrades; produce accompanying brochures, collateral, and campaign communications
Research select prospects to determine appropriate strategies and appeals
Stewardship & Special Events

With the support of the Development & Special Events Coordinator, oversee logistics for the All-School BBQ, Leadership Donor Appreciation, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Volunteer Appreciation, Doors to Discovery, annual gala (Owls Night Out), and all other fundraising, cultivation, and recognition events

• Attend and support school functions such as the New Family Welcome, Welcome Back Coffee, Senior Parent Soiree, and other school-wide, grade-level, and welcome events
• Design and implement, in partnership with the Director of Development, a stewardship program and plan to strengthen long-term relationships with donors
• Manage events and communications for our alumni parent/guardian programs
• Identify opportunities and develop and implement plan for stewarding and creatively recognizing Parliament Society, first-time, capital campaign, leadership, and planned giving donors, etc.; design and produce stewardship communications

Communications

• Manage content and coordinate production of Annual Report and additional Development publications
• Update website content for Development and associated sections

Parent Guardian Association (PGA) & Volunteer Support

• Support PGA leadership and volunteers; coordinate, motivate, and recognize volunteers
• Support PGA committees, volunteers, and events
• Provide content for PGA communications as needed

Other

• Provide general support assistance to the Director of Development
• Attend Development Committee and Campaign Steering Committee meetings and take minutes as requested; update and share presentation materials; follow-up and schedule meetings as needed
• Participate in other Development Office and school-wide activities as requested
• Participate in the Student Philanthropy Council as needed

Salary:
$66k - $90k


Benefits:
Overlake Benefits

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of five years professional experience developing and directing comprehensive fundraising programs
• Significant experience in event planning

Brings perspectives, identities and skills that reflect, affirm and enrich the diversity of the Overlake community
Demonstrated talent for recruiting, managing, and inspiring volunteers

• Thorough knowledge of fundraising strategies, preferably in education

Proven ability to meet ambitious goals
Outstanding organizational skills; initiate and complete multiple tasks on time with competing priorities and deadlines

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and judgment to represent Overlake both within and outside the school; develop and maintain effective relationships with donors, prospects, and the Overlake community
• Excellent communication skills and fluency with technology
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Proven ability to work well within a team and independently
• Discretion in handling confidential information

Knowledge of donor databases and experience in an independent school preferred

Special Requirements

• Some nights and weekends will be required; possible travel
• Ability to type and sit for long periods; ability to listen and transcribe notes
• Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds
• Valid Washington Driver's License
• Successful completion of required background checks

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