Associate Director of Parent Giving

5 days ago


Natick, Massachusetts, United States Walnut Hill School Full time
Job Summary

Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Associate Director of Parent Giving. This key member of the Development team will be responsible for building a robust and inclusive culture of engagement and philanthropy within the School's current parent/family body and alumni parents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct all aspects of current parent/family and alumni parent/family giving program, including formulating and implementing strategies for short- and long-term fundraising outcomes, devising performance metrics, and closely coordinating parent/guardian engagement in conjunction with other departments in the School.
  • Manage a prospect portfolio of current parent/family and alumni parents to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts through in-person visits and other highly personal communications.
  • Collaborate with Associate Director of Events & Stewardship to plan and execute Family Weekend to see year-over-year increases in participation and positive impact on parent/family giving.
  • Additional projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Development and Chief Development Officer.
Community Involvement & Engagement
  • Actively participate in the student community by supporting the Student Life program which may include serving as a faculty or club advisor, chaperoning School events, providing weekend duty, or other opportunities for community involvement that arise throughout the school year.
  • Speak authentically about the imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools.
  • Attend, support, and engage richly in arts productions, shows, exhibitions, and performances and School wide events and programs such as Family Weekend, Open House, Class Night, Boar's Head, Candlelight, Awards Ceremony, and Graduation.
  • Attend and participate in all faculty and staff meetings and department meetings.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree in related field a plus.
  • Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial development office, with preference for experience in independent schools, colleges, and/or arts organizations.
  • Experience with portfolio management and the identification, cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the full spectrum of development practices, principles and activities, including gift policies, solicitations, stewardship, donor recognition, working with volunteers, and the ability to apply this knowledge creatively to fundraising projects.
  • Track record of meeting goals and objectives through effective program/project planning, organization, evaluation and execution.
  • Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency with Google applications, Microsoft Office Suite; experience with or knowledge of Veracross or other donor software.
  • Good judgment and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Creative and mission-driven, with an appreciation for and/or experience working in the arts.
Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position include dexterity for science tools and equipment and office machine and supply operation, including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy/fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, traveling to/from locations on campus, ascending/descending stairs, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience designed for student artists in grades 9-post graduate. We combine a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive, pre-professional artistic training in theatre, dance, music, visual art, and writing, film & media arts. We are committed to creating and enhancing an inclusive environment, and welcoming and celebrating a wide range of cultural, artistic, and educational backgrounds that compliments and supports our diverse community.

Commitment to the school's Core Values, of Community, Growth, Excellence, Creativity, and Respect are imperative to the success of all Walnut Hill faculty, staff, and administration members.



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