The Bay School of San Francisco · 2 days ago
Director of Development
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $255K/yrThe Bay School of San Francisco is a private college preparatory school located in the Presidio. They are seeking a Director of Development to lead the school’s philanthropic vision, execute campaign strategies, expand annual giving, and enhance alumni engagement.
Primary/Secondary Education
Hiring Manager
Gabriel Lucas
Responsibilities
Design and execute strategic plans for near-term success and long-term growth of annual fundraising, major gifts, campaign programs, and alumni engagement in support of the sustainability and development of Bay
Work closely and build relationships with the chief advancement & enrollment officer, head of school, board of trustees, and the leadership team to promote the role of fundraising and philanthropy at Bay, and develop multi-year plans to ensure that the school develops an ongoing culture of philanthropy
Develop, coach, and mentor colleagues, key volunteers, and trustees to take an active role in building relationships and fundraising
Partner across Bay’s leadership, faculty, admissions, and communications to integrate philanthropy into the fabric of school life and amplify Bay’s distinctive story
Be a visible, engaged presence in Bay’s daily life in order to share the school’s story with authenticity and inspiration
Conduct personal requests for all aspects of fundraising
Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, students, and other stakeholders to effectively and authentically share Bay’s educational approach and student impact
Develop and expand the major gifts program through high-touch, authentic relationships while fostering existing donor relationships at all levels of giving
Collaborate with the development team to plan and produce fundraising events including donor receptions, meetings, and other special events
Develop an alumni engagement program to connect with alumni and find ways for alumni to engage with the community in alignment with the school’s philanthropic goals
Collaborate with the chief advancement & enrollment officer, head of school, board of trustees, and administrative leadership to develop a campaign strategy aligned with Bay’s values and strategic priorities
Supervise and offer outstanding mentorship, feedback, support, professional growth, and guidance to the development team, which currently comprises three full-time positions that report to the director, and a temporary contract position to manage the early stages of the campaign
Provide ongoing assessment of roles and responsibilities for the purpose of ensuring the development team has proper staffing aligned with fundraising goals and needs of the school, which may include augmenting the staff to support major gifts and alumni engagement
Implement best practices in data recording and management, gift acknowledgment and reporting, donor relations, giving policies and confidentiality of information
Report directly to the chief advancement & enrollment officer, liaise and partner regularly with the head of school, and perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A proven track record of fundraising success, including an ability to cultivate, solicit, and secure major contributions through excellent relationship management skills
Multiple years of increasing responsibility in fundraising and donor cultivation, preferably in an educational, nonprofit, or mission-aligned setting
Experience leading and coordinating the work of a high-performing fundraising team
Comprehensive understanding of advancement best practices and demonstrated proficiency with leading-edge fundraising technology
Proclivity for relationship-building across different constituencies, including alumni, trustees, parents and guardians, staff and faculty, and friends of the school
Exceptional communication skills, both written and public speaking, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with robust analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities effectively
A relational and authentic leadership style to mentor and develop a high-performing team
Good judgment and discretion, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships while maintaining confidentiality
Deep cultural competency and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
An alignment with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts
An eagerness to actively participate in the full life of a high school, including community events that may occur outside of standard working hours
Preferred
Advanced coursework or degree preferred
Company
The Bay School of San Francisco
The Bay School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory high school.
Founded in 1998
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Rogers
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
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