POSITION STATEMENT
Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Community Engagement Coordinator
Start Date: July 2023

OVERVIEW

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS), a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, seeks a dynamic individual to serve (effective July 2023) as Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Community Engagement Coordinator within a vibrant community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style. Brooklyn Friends School does not discriminate based on these characteristics or any characteristic prohibited by law and provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified colleagues and applicants. If you need an accommodation related to any part of the hiring process, please send an email to hiring@brooklynfriends.org. 

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THE LEADER

The Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Community Engagement Coordinator is an adept fundraiser and community building leadership professional who will work closely with the Advancement Team and the Communications and Marketing Team. This person will plan, coordinate and execute the Brooklyn Friends Fund annual giving campaign, managing the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of annual donors. This person will also serve as the primary liaison to the Brooklyn Friends and Families (Family and Parent organization) for all of their events, committee work and overall support system, coordinating the communication of all school messaging to the Brooklyn Friends Fund. The Assistant Director will dually report to the Director of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships and the Associate Director of Digital Content and All School Events. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Brooklyn Friends Fund:

• In concert with the Director of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships, create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan for the Annual Fund and annual fundraising initiatives of the school to include but not limited to: 
• Setting dollar, participation and qualitative goals for the annual giving program.
• Creating and managing a calendar/schedule of the annual fund giving opportunities.
• Manage special fundraiser activities in collaboration with advancement and communication teams.
• Manage and oversee the preparation of fundraising materials, appeal letters, and other publications as necessary.
• Manage and oversee fundraising volunteers including recruitment, training  and scheduling of volunteer commitments.
• Solicit key donors for the Annual Fund.  Research prospective donors, current donors and new parents. Identify leadership candidates for annual, capital and planned giving
• Produce analytical reports to assess growth, changes, trends in giving. Utilize Raiser’s Edge to track constituent activity.
• Coordination of  Senior Legacy Gift
• Lead collaboratively with the Advancement and Communication teams for core team functions including:
• Alumni relations and alumni giving efforts.
• Special events related to fundraising and stewardship efforts.
• Fundraising presence on public websites and social media channels.

Brooklyn Friends and Families (BFF):

• In partnership with the Associate Director of Digital Content and All School Events, lead family volunteers in creating and executing existing and new BFF events from small committee meetings to larger internal and external events (i.e., WinterFest, Spring Gala, Block Party). 
• Serve as school-wide liaison for the Brooklyn Friends and Families (BFF) and oversees adherence to school policies. 
• In collaboration with BFF Leadership, manage the maintenance and oversight of systems, processes and procedures for coordination between BFF and BFS Leadership.
• Partners with the Director of Communications and Marketing to manage communications protocols for BFF messaging to the community.
• Coordinate BFS financial and personnel resources for BFF related events.
•  Manage and coordinate on-site communications during BFF events.
•  Manage and oversee data collection and reporting  (auction, ticket sales, etc) for events as necessary.
•  Front line coordinator with external vendors involved in BFF events.
  

Qualifications and Characteristics Sought:

• An appreciation for the ideals of Quaker philosophy and Brooklyn Friends School’s mission, and the nuances of a Quaker independent school. Comfort with and desire to learn more about Quaker values and decision-making practices.
• Strong commitment to and knowledge of (and commitment to growing in) social justice and anti-bias education with an uncompromising commitment to realizing an optimal culture of belonging. 
• Compassion, integrity, and open-mindedness in all interactions.
• Collegiality, approachability, flexibility, and adaptability.
• An ability to partner, respect, and  collaborate with all colleagues, representing a vast scope of roles within our school community.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with a particular expertise in managing multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Effective organizational skills with careful attention to accuracy and detail.
• Exhibits ample evidence of strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, vibrant energy, and a good sense of humor.
• Strong work ethic and initiative in understanding all-school dynamics and proactively responding to a fast-paced environment.
• Respect for confidentiality and handling of sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to navigate open, productive, and challenging conversations which punctuate our insistence and focus on partnering with those within and outside of our community with an uncompromisable, inclusive and antiracist construct of advancement, alumni relations, and community engagement work. 
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge software.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A dedicated life-long learner.
• Prior experience in a fundraising environment required, educational environment preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in independent school fundraising. 
• Bachelor’s degree required.  

Physical Requirements of the Job 

• Must be able to work in an office environment including prolonged periods of sitting and standing.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend over, twist and reach to access file cabinets, bookshelves and navigate office and workstation spaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Union Status: Non-Union

Salary Range: $84,100 - $91,600

This salary range represents the expected annual salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your education level, experience, and other job-related factors.

To apply, please provide the following:

1. Resumé/Curriculum Vitae – Candidates are encouraged to include hyperlinks to applicable examples of their work in their professional journey.
2. A Personal Statement/Cover Letter addressed to the Human Resources Department, that expresses the ways in which your journey has demonstrated the school’s pillars of Equity and Inclusion, Quakerism, and Service Learning/Civic Engagement and how you see yourself further making them actionable within the context of this role.
3. List of three professional references with name, title, relationship, and contact information (email and phone number)
4. Optional: Any other documents/artifacts from your experience that you think represent you in an authentic manner
5. Completed online application.

Email the above as attachments or (if possible) one comprehensive PDF to hiring@brooklynfriends.org. Please put as subject line: Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Community Engagement Coordinator. Thank you!

Brooklyn Friends School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

We appreciate your interest in employment at Brooklyn Friends School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated, including the booster once eligible and provide proof of vaccination.

About Brooklyn Friends School

Brooklyn Friends School (BFS) is a thriving Preschool-12 grade school located in vibrant Downtown Brooklyn with a dynamic community of colleagues (BFS uses the all-inclusive term, colleagues, to refer to all rather than one that delineates faculty/staff). Founded in 1867, Brooklyn Friends School’s pillars of social justice, service learning/civic engagement, and Quakerism, serve as guideposts for our action-oriented collective work. Our school’s history has been illustrious and reflective of the expansive nature of human experiences. Guided by our mission, BFS provides a dynamic, diverse, and robust social/emotional environment and academic program that cultivates compassionate, intellectually curious, and confident changemakers. As a school, we affirm that human diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, family structure and physical ability, as well as diversity of thought, talents, and learning style.

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