The Director of Philanthropy is a member of the Administrative Team and is responsible for leading the School’s philanthropy program and is also responsible for developing and maintaining active and productive relationships with all GHS constituents, including but not limited to, board members, donors, parents, faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of the independent school setting
• Computer Literacy in Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge highly desirable
• A minimum of three – five years experience with independent schools
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree, masters preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Perform professional duties efficiently, manage resources effectively and meet deadlines and meeting schedules set by the Head of School
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks fully to meet deadlines
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet situational work demands
• Work diligently and promptly to maintain positive and constructive home -school communication
• A high level of energy, initiative, confidentiality, collaborative skills
• Successful completion of required background check

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

• Design, implement and manage all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment and capital campaigns, special projects, and other school-related solicitations
• Manage strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Maintain contact with and develop grant proposals for foundations and corporations
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the School’s yearly Gala

Board of Trustees Relations

• Work with the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and the Head of School to develop strategies to initiate and meet aggressive fundraising goals
• Develop fundraising training for Trustees and other leadership volunteers
• Assume responsibility for all Philanthropy reports to the Board and other agencies, and attend all Board meetings
• Assist the Board with recommending and researching potential new members
• Serve on the Board’s Strategic Planning Committees

Volunteer Management                                                                     

• Lead Parent Association (PA) volunteer activities, including Parent Association committees, room parents, and other parent committees
• Lead Advancement Committee volunteers in efforts related to volunteer recruitment and fundraising

Philanthropy Office Infrastructure

• Create office systems to support all Philanthropy functions
• Supervise donor and gift record-keeping
• Coordinate development research activities
• Oversee the management of databases and all records, files, and gift processing
• Manage the pledge reminder and acknowledgement programs

Alumni Relations

• Oversee Advancement Associate

GENERAL

• Network with Directors of Development at other schools to make sure Green Hedges is informed about best practices
• Collaborate with Parent Association on topics of interest for presentation at PA meetings
• Perform professional duties, efficiently manage resources and meet deadlines and meeting schedules set by the School
• Perform professional duties as assigned by the Head of School. These duties include but are not limited to recess duty, lunch duty and carpool duty
• Prepare reports for the Head of School and Board as needed
• Work to be a positive advocate of Green Hedges at all times
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings
• Support the school and its leadership

Interested candidates should submit:

• 1) letter of interest
• 2) resume
• 3) three references
  
  
• To Jennifer Bohnen, Head of School, jbohnen@greenhedges.org
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  Green Hedges School does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Green Hedges School

All children embark on their own educational journeys brimming with potential, informed by nature, and nurtured through personal experience. We believe each journey is better and more nourishing if, during these formative years, it takes place within a deeply-connected and diverse community. Such a community provides children a supportive, physically- and emotionally-safe environment where they become confident learners who take risks and actively engage in their world. Green Hedges is this community. In 1942, Frances and Kenton Kilmer, children of international artists, founded Green Hedges School to provide a learning environment that emphasizes excellence in the core subjects while reflecting their passion for the arts and languages and their appreciation for cultural and religious diversity. Building on their vision, we teach a robust liberal arts program from the earliest ages–providing context, encouraging connections, and inspiring creativity. Our approach creates a strong foundation and allows students to achieve a deeper and broader understanding within all disciplines.

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