Director of Development and Communications

QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelors; experience in fundraising; demonstrated expertise in written and oral communication; Understanding of community and education, a plus; proficiency in using fundraising databases (Raisers Edge) and back end user experiences.

REPORTS TO:   Head of School / Principal

CHARACTERISTICS/ ATTRIBUTES:  Excellent representative of the School to the public; ability to work with parents, school staff, and potential donors; enthusiasm about promoting and raising funds for NPES, planning, organizational and project management skills; strong interpersonal skills and follow through; excellent communication skills, both speaking and writing; detail oriented; along with strong technology skills.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Development

• Develops, implements and manages a comprehensive annual development plan that includes fundraising (specifically, annual giving, capital campaigns, special projects, and other school-related solicitations), special events, parent relations, and alumni relations

• Leads and / or supports capital campaign execution at all stages

• Manages all strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship

• Organizes major fundraising events including the Fall Cook-Off, Winter Auction, and Spring Fun Run.

• Conducts yearly analysis of funds raised and develop strategies to increase giving

• Generates development reports for the Board

• Conducts all gift reporting, acknowledgment, and data management

• Maintains Raiser’s Edge donor database

• Establishes gift policies and guidelines

• Maintains contact with and develop grant proposals for foundations and institutional partners as appropriate, in alignment with strategic initiatives

• Oversees the volunteer based Development Committee

Communications and Marketing

• Manages the school’s website w / School Office Manager and the Director of Technology

• Lead staff in coordination with PR and marketing consultants

• Creates content calendar for social media tools and implements social media strategy

• Produces and disseminates all communication from school including Shark Bites, e-newsletters, Annual Reports, brochures, and other informational materials

• Develops and implements comprehensive internal and external communication plans to convey the value of NPES to various constituencies

• Implements marketing plan as described by Marketing Committee

• Oversees the volunteer based Marketing Committee

General

• Organizes special events such as VIP Day, Street Fairs, New Parent Orientation, Shark Jam, and others that arise throughout the year

• Participates in admissions efforts such as Admissions Coffees

• Creates annual school wide calendar

• Collaborates with Moms’ and Dads’ Clubs

• Coordinates volunteers for special events and general activities

• Develops and maintains the alumni database, including demographic information and giving history

• Creates an Alumni Association and engages alumni with NPES

• Takes photos for social-media

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Board of Directors