Bank Street College of Education · 3 months ago
Development Coordinator - Children's Programs
475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, 10115, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expBank Street College of Education is seeking a Development Coordinator for Children’s Programs to optimize stakeholder experiences through fundraising and community engagement initiatives. This role involves event planning, donor relations, and collaboration with school leadership to support development efforts.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead planner for key fundraising and community events, including but not limited to Fall Fair, Leadership Reception, Grandparents Day, and the Children’s Programs Benefit & Auction
Work collaboratively with relevant departments to design, coordinate, and implement event logistics including date selection, event setup and breakdown, communications, invitations, RSVPs, and catering
Coordinate volunteer participation for events, ensuring strong engagement from the school community
Track event budgets and maintain accurate records of event expenses and revenue
Gather feedback from stakeholders to assess event impact and identify opportunities for improvement
Act as liaison with the Parent Association; work closely with PA Co-Presidents and various committee chairs to support PA projects and initiatives
Partner with school leadership and faculty to ensure alignment between development efforts and school-wide priorities
Foster a culture of philanthropy within the school community by promoting engagement and participation in fundraising activities
Assist the Director of Development with donor relations including preparing solicitation materials and stewardship reports
Track donor outreach, giving and stewardship
Maintain and update donor records in the school’s database, ensuring accurate and timely data entry
Support the execution of annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail appeals and online giving initiatives
Coordinate logistics for donor meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and follow-up communications
Conduct prospect research to identify potential donors and engagement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, with 4+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or nonprofit administration
Experience planning and executing fundraising events
Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously: excellent organizational, technological and follow-up skills
High intrinsic motivation and capacity for work, strong interpersonal skills, discretion, flexibility, proactivity, sterling independent judgment, and a sense of humor
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment that values collaboration and partnership
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and donors
Proficiency in donor database management and Google Office Suite; experience with fundraising software is required, familiarity with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge is a plus
Ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
This position is required to be in-person a minimum of four days/week on a rotational basis. Additionally, there are team-wide reasons (retreats, meetings, events) that require in-person attendance
Preferred
Knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor stewardship principles is preferred
Independent School experience is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Company
Bank Street College of Education
Bank Street College of Education is a school.
201-500 employees
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Aparna Muralidharan
Chief Financial Officer
Justin Tyack
Chief Operating Officer
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