Assistant Director of Development and Community Engagement

1 week ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States Washington Waldorf School Full time
Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Development and Community Engagement is a key member of the Development Office at Washington Waldorf School, responsible for planning and executing fundraising and stewardship events throughout the year. This role requires strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Event Planning and Execution
    • Plan and execute two major annual fundraising events: the Fall Bazaar and the Spring Gala.
    • Coordinate logistics and post-event follow-up for strategic fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.
  • Community Engagement
    • Develop and maintain a portfolio of prospective event corporate sponsors.
    • Track and organize event registration, event programs, and auction donations.
  • Volunteer Management
    • Serve as a liaison to the Parent Organization and other parent volunteers.
    • Motivate, oversee, and support parent volunteers by providing consistent and effective communication, preparation, and support.
  • Database Management
    • Utilize event management software to manage complex data, particularly to track auction items and sales, and event attendees.
    • Support the continued upkeep and maintenance of data health and records in the Blackbaud RaisersEdge NXT donor database.
  • Communication and Marketing
    • Work with the Director of Communications and external contractors to create content, designs, and manage production of event materials, website, newsletters, and other communication outlets.
    • Ensure adequate promotion of assigned events through print, email, and social media, as applicable.
  • Other Responsibilities
    • Support annual and capital campaign activities as needed.
    • Coordinate annual college care package mailing to recent alumni.
    • Support the development of an Alumni Taskforce and make recommendations for expanding alum cultivation and outreach.
    • Support other writing assignments as needed, including annual and capital appeals.
    • Support weekly school duties, including recess, drop-off, and/or pick-up duties.
    Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of three years in event management experience and/or professional fundraising experience.
    • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
    • Comfortable soliciting donations of time, money, and goods.
    • Demonstrated computer and software proficiency in Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel), events software, database software, and other standard business software.
    • Excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills with donors, lenders/investors, co-workers, volunteers, vendors, and other constituents.
    • Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of information.
    • Demonstrated commitment to WWS mission.


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