Assistant Director of Development
Company: The Overlake School
Location: Redmond
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Overlake School, Redmond, WA
The Overlake School seeks a full-time Assistant Director of
Development.
Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent,
nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school. Each
Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission to
inspire excellence, develop intellectual curiosity, teach
responsibility, embrace diversity, and foster a compassionate
community.
The Overlake School is committed to diversity and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic
origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or
disability in the administration of its educational policies,
financial aid, employment, and other school-administered programs.
Our school is committed to the strategic goals of developing our
collective capacity in areas of well-being for all, the attraction
and retention of talented and qualified educators, integration of
diversity, equity & inclusion into the life of our school, and
defining our institutional identity.
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at
www.overlake.jobs .
General Summary:
The Assistant Director of Development oversees the annual Overlake
Fund and Senior Class Legacy Fund campaigns, including
solicitation, cultivation, acknowledgment, and recognition
activities. The Assistant Director also supports all aspects of the
Doors to Discovery capital campaign. In addition, the position
leads special events for the Development Department and supports
the Parent Guardian Association (PGA). This full-time, exempt
position reports to the Director of Development. Specific
responsibilities include the following:
Campaigns
Design and implement comprehensive annual Overlake Fund and Senior
Class Legacy Fund campaigns, with targeted solicitations and
activities to strengthen the school's fundraising program
Manage daily operations of the Doors to Discovery capital campaign
in cooperation with the Director of Development, including updating
gift pyramids, reports, and dashboards, as well as tracking
fundraising assignments and next step strategies for cultivating
and securing gifts from individual donors
Recruit, train, motivate, and manage volunteer leadership to
accomplish fundraising goals; support the activities by providing
materials and resources as requested
Write direct mail solicitations and acknowledgement letters to
encourage renewals and upgrades; produce accompanying brochures,
collateral, and campaign communications
Research select prospects to determine appropriate strategies and
appeals
Stewardship & Special Events
With the support of the Development & Special Events Coordinator,
oversee logistics for the All School BBQ, Leadership Donor
Appreciation, Grandparents & Special Friends Day, Volunteer
Appreciation, Doors to Discovery, annual gala (Owls Night Out) and
its accompanying community building events, and all other
fundraising, cultivation, and recognition events
Attend and support school functions such as the New Family Welcome,
Welcome Back Coffee, Senior Parent Soiree, and other school-wide,
grade-level, and welcome events
Design and implement, in partnership with the Director of
Development, a stewardship program and plan to strengthen long-term
relationships with donors and alum families, including
communications and events
Identify opportunities and develop and implement plan for
stewarding and creatively recognizing Parliament Society,
first-time, capital campaign, leadership, and planned giving
donors, etc.; design and produce stewardship communications
Communications
Manage content and coordinate production of Annual Report and other
Development publications
Update website content for Development and associated sections
Parent Guardian Association (PGA) & Volunteer Support
Support PGA leadership and volunteers; coordinate, motivate, and
recognize volunteers
Support PGA committees, volunteers, and events
Provide content for PGA communications as needed
Other
Provide general support assistance to the Director of
Development
Attend Development Committee and Campaign Steering Committee
meetings and take minutes as requested; update and share
presentation materials; follow-up and schedule meetings as
needed
Participate in other Development Office and school-wide activities
as requested
Participate with the Student Philanthropy Board as needed
Salary: $55k-$65k
Benefits: Overlake Benefits
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum of three years professional experience developing and
directing comprehensive fundraising programs
Significant experience in event planning
Brings perspectives, identities and skills that reflect, affirm and
enrich the diversity of the Overlake community
Demonstrated talent for recruiting, managing, and inspiring
volunteers
-- Thorough knowledge of fundraising strategies, preferably in
education
Proven ability to meet ambitious goals
Outstanding organizational skills; initiate and complete multiple
tasks on time with competing priorities and deadlines
Exceptional interpersonal skills and judgment to represent Overlake
both within and outside the school; develop and maintain effective
relationships with donors, prospects, and the Overlake
community
Excellent communication skills and fluency with technology
Impeccable attention to detail
Proven ability to work well within a team and independently
Discretion in handling confidential information
Knowledge of donor databases and experience in an independent
school preferred
Special Requirements
Some nights and weekends will be required; possible travel
Ability to type and sit for long periods; ability to listen and
transcribe notes
Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds
-- Valid Washington Driver's License
Successful completion of required background checks
Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (including booster if
eligible)
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