Director of Donor Engagement - Washington, United States - The Field School

Description

Director of Donor Engagement

Position Type: This is a full-time, salaried (overtime exempt) position with

full benefits. It reports to the schools Director of Advancement.

Direct Reports: This position does not have direct reports.

Position Description:

The Field Schools program is ambitious and bold, and our employees, all of

whom are considered "faculty," are required to embody the mission of the

school - students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to

become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared

future - in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and

implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with

colleagues.

A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and

students of best practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their

students learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a

willingness to collaborate are also important, as Field faculty in leadership

regularly work with teachers, student-support teams, department chairs,

and academic/departmental leadership to ensure that all of our students are

being supported and challenged by our mission.

At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of

belonging at their school - when they are seen and valued by their faculty,

peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes

respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We

equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the school

community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community

without prioritizing sameness.

Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the

outside world we have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and

ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we

strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core,

teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and

model community members. While Field is an independent school we are not

independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty

are members of the larger Field community and are expected to shepherd

the values of the school.

Specifically, the Director of Donor Engagement is tasked with identifying,

capitalizing on, and seeking new engagement and philanthropic

opportunities and support for the school.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of donors/prospects and solicit support for the Field

Fund.

Design and execute comprehensive fundraising and stewardship plans for each

donor/prospect in the assigned portfolio. Solicit gifts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000

and identify major gift prospects ($10,000+) for transition to other portfolios.

Manage community engagement and collaborate with key partners to track and

monitor event attendance and prepare materials as needed such as nametags,

registration lists, etc.

Partner with the advancement team and senior leaders on donor engagement

opportunities, gift prospects, and solicitations

Under the direction of the Director of Advancement, work with the appropriate staff

to secure project information and develop materials directed at individual

donors/prospects, such as highly personalized proposals that are in line with donor

interests and programmatic priorities.

Enhance the culture of giving within the community and develop stewardship

opportunities through special events, volunteer opportunities, and print/electronic

materials

Assist in the identification of potential leadership volunteers and other partners to

engage in fundraising.

Support the planning and execution of Advancement events, including alumni

gatherings, annual fundraisers, and cultivation events for new and current families.

Track portfolio activity and progress in Raisers Edge NXT or other portals as directed.

Work with the Advancement team to set portfolio metrics, using innovative solutions

and sophisticated data analyses provided by the Director of the Field Fund to

increase dollars raised, acquire and retain donors, and increase parent and alumni

giving participation.

Work with the volunteers on the Dare to be Field Fundraiser, Field Parent Association,

and Alumni Ambassadors in planning fund-raising efforts. Set goals, timelines, and

monitor progress as needed.

Virtually participate in Trustee Advancement Committee meetings as they strategize

fund-raising efforts, timelines, and progress.

Manage a comprehensive alumni engagement strategy that connects, educates, and

motivates this audience through outreach, communications, and the Falcons in Flight

publication

Qualifications and Competencies:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and development.

Familiarity setting and hitting large-scale gift goals and how individual goals and

metrics contribute to larger goals.

Bachelors degree is desired

Intermediate-level proficiency with Raisers Edge and NXT platforms. Knowledge of

Give Campus, Double the Donation, Google Suite, OneCause and Thankview

preferred.

Experience in a forward-facing role with a variety of audiences to build and grow a

culture of philanthropy.

Proven success in using prospect-giving history, data analytics, and research to

solicit contributions and drive results.

Demonstrated ability to build successful fundraising initiatives and appeals using new

technologies and best practices to produce outstanding results.

Excellent oral, written, and digital communications in direct solicitation and donor

acknowledgment.

Experience collaborating with a Communications department to create personalized

and persuasive appeals for giving and engagement.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage logistics and multiple competing

priorities with minimal oversight.

Brings creativity, a strong work ethic, collaboration, enthusiasm, and positivity to the

role.

Experience in education, independent schools, and/or non-profit arena preferred.

Must be available for some weekend and evening responsibilities as needed for

events.

Work Environment: All Faculty may be asked to perform their work duties

at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both

settings, this role is required to maintain a professional, shared work

environment. While on campus, classes and other activities may be

operating either in person or in a distributed setting. All faculty are expected

to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the

setting.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, all faculty are

regularly required to talk and hear. This position, while primarily desk &

office-based, is at many times active. It requires sitting for prolonged

periods, and at times standing and walking, including stairs, and the

occasional moving/rearranging of furniture, equipment, and other heavy and

bulky items.

Travel: Regular off-campus local travel is expected to host and attend

events. Occasional regional and national overnight travel is also expected in

this position.

About The Field School: The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride

in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence

and individual expression - all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through

dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek

knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of

knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We

live our mission every day: Students discover their authentic selves and

distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to

shape our shared future.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,

duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities,

and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The School requires full immunization (initial vaccination and all recommended booster

shots) against COVID-19 subject to applicable medical exemptions under state and federal

law. If an exemption is requested, the School will determine whether reasonable

accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.

The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The school does

not discriminate based on a persons race, color, sex, gender, identity or expression,

national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, homelessness, or

any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.