Employment Opportunities
Director of Development
The Director of Development is a critical member of the senior management team, responsible for planning and implementing all development activities, including the Annual Fund, grants from corporate, foundation and government sources, and major gifts for annual and capital needs. The cultivation and development of relationships with major donors is a primary responsibility of this position. The Director of Development will be responsible for increasing annual operating support, reserves, and endowment, particularly through major gifts, directing and growing the development department, and strengthening planned giving.
The Development Department also includes the current positions of Database Manager, who provides general support and has responsibility for database management and donor stewardship, a part-time Foundation & Government Support Manager, who writes, researches, and administers grants. A portion of the job description of the Administrative Assistant is devoted to donor gift entry and stewardship.
We seek a seasoned, self-confident individual who will thrive in a vigorous, creative professional environment. The successful candidate, in addition to demonstrated success in annual/capital fundraising, will be passionate about the school’s work and mission, and able to shape a compelling case for support. Outstanding leadership and communications skills are required, in addition to the personal skills required to work closely with trustees, volunteers, staff and faculty. Experience in fundraising for educational institutions and knowledge of New Hampshire and national cultural funders is desirable.
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