Oak Hall School · 12 hours ago
Development Associate
1700 SW 75TH ST., BUILDING B - GAINESVILLE, FL 32607
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expOak Hall School, a private independent school in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a Development Associate to manage all aspects of the school’s philanthropic efforts, including visioning, implementing strategic direction for annual and capital giving, and stewarding family and alumni engagement. The role involves developing relationships with stakeholders, maximizing fundraising opportunities, and collaborating with various teams to support the school's strategic priorities.
Education Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Authentically and enthusiastically support the mission of Oak Hall School
Develop, cultivate, and steward authentic relationships with all stakeholders, including families, donors, prospects, business partners, and alumni, by nurturing a culture of giving and sense of belonging within the greater Oak Hall community
Develop action plans and creative strategies to maximize all fundraising opportunities in collaboration with the Head of School and Associate Head of School
Work collaboratively with members of the One School Senior Leadership Team and the Advancement Team to design and implement initiatives that support the school’s strategic priorities and institutional advancement goals
Collaborate with the Business Office to manage and oversee all gift processing, donor database management, acknowledgment tracking, and financial reporting related to fundraising efforts, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timelines
Develop and implement recognition strategies and personalized expressions of gratitude to donors, including follow-up communications that demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support
Coordinate the development, production, and distribution of the School’s annual Impact Report of Giving, highlighting donor generosity and the outcomes of philanthropic investment
Oversee the full scope of fundraising opportunities at the School, including but not limited to: Annual Fund - Develop and execute a strategically focused, goal-oriented Annual Fund campaign plan designed to increase both participation and total giving, with initiatives that engage all segments of the school community
Capital Campaign - Support all aspects of donor cultivation, solicitation, communication, and recognition related to capital-campaign initiatives
Grants and Foundations – Research, identify, and develop strategically aligned grant proposals and reports to secure funding from mission-appropriate foundations and organizations
Business Partners – Collaborate with the Director of Operations to cultivate and steward relationships with mission-aligned business partners and manage all aspects of the School’s business partnership program, including outreach, benefits fulfillment, and recognition
Alumni Giving - Cultivate and steward relationships with alumni and help to develop and implement a multiyear strategy to increase alumni engagement and philanthropic participation in all giving levels
Planned Giving – Support the development and promotion of planned giving opportunities, working collaboratively to educate constituents and steward legacy donors
Endowment Giving – Assist in the cultivation and stewardship of endowment donors and support strategies that grow long-term financial sustainability
Fundraising Events - Plan, coordinate, and support fundraising events (such as galas, donor receptions, and cultivation events) that strengthen community engagement and advance fundraising goals
Meet key performance indicators of achieving annual and long-term fundraising goals, increasing the donor pipeline, increasing alumni engagement, and successfully executing fundraising campaign events
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure that all development materials adhere to and enhance the school’s brand and standards, and that all communications are clear, timely, effective, and mission-appropriate
Collaborate with the Enrollment Management team to create a plan for onboarding families with a clear understanding of the philanthropic needs of the school and identifying new potential donors
Utilize data analytics to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of advancement activities, adjusting strategies and implementation as needed
Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements, including attending division and other school meetings, professional days, graduation, and other required events
Be a role model of integrity and professionalism
Support and adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Genuine enthusiasm and commitment to the vision and mission of the School
Bachelor's degree required
Must be experienced and confident working with and relating to high net-worth individuals
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and close significant gifts
A compelling storyteller who inspires confidence in the school's mission with clarity and enthusiasm
An optimistic, engaging, authentic and caring demeanor, coupled with a goal-oriented drive to succeed
Demonstrated success with growing a culture of philanthropy
Demonstrated success with capital campaigns
Regularly attend sporting events, music and theater productions, art shows, and other school events; be a known presence and active participant in the greater Oak Hall School community
Superb ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment, both verbally and in writing, and possess strong listening skills
Ability to forecast, collect, evaluate, and analyze data
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management skills to effectively prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously and achieve desired goals and successful outcomes within defined periods of time
Extreme tact and discretion, acute attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence
A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record
The ability to work positively and professionally with students, parents, and faculty
A high degree of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct both in and outside of school
Preferred
Five years of fundraising and/or solicitation experience preferred, with the ability to manage, inspire, and mentor a diverse staff
Experience within an independent school community is strongly preferred
Master's degree, IAP, CFRE, or other fundraising credentials preferred
Strong computer skills, particularly with relational databases, presentation software, and analytical software, Raiser's Edge experience preferred
Benefits
Health and wellness benefits
Paid time off
Generous retirement plan options
Company
Oak Hall School
Oak Hall School is an independent, college-preparatory day school in Gainesville, Florida, serving students from 3-year-old Preschool through Grade 12.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase