Campaign Manager/Director

Beaver Country Day School; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, just outside Boston, seeks a Campaign Manager or Director to work with leadership volunteers, donors, and colleagues to design data-informed prospect plans that drive meaningful philanthropic relationships and support Beaver’s capital goals.

This role emphasizes external relationship building, project management, and collaboration to turn ideas into fundraising results, with opportunities to engage alumni, parents, and the broader Beaver community,

Qualifications

• Three to five years of fundraising experience or related fields.
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization.
• Bachelor's degree required; understanding of independent schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support campaign planning and readiness efforts with leadership.
• Conduct prospect research and identify leadership giving opportunities.
• Prepare donor briefings, proposals, and stewardship materials.
• Support volunteers through meeting prep and follow-up.
• Coordinate campaign timelines, projects, and action plans.
• Collaborate across the school to support fundraising priorities.
• Track prospect activity and moves management strategies.
• Design donor stewardship and recognition initiatives.
• Manage a small portfolio of prospects.
• Engage with events and Beaver community activities, including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Strategic thinking

Frontline fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About The School

Beaver Country Day School is an independent day school serving 460 students in grades 6-12, located in Chestnut Hill, just outside of Boston. Founded in 1920 and propelled by our progressive roots, our goal is to expand the nature of school. With over 40 local and national partnerships, almost daily field trips, a thriving performing and visual arts program, and a best-in-class research and design center, we are able to combine rigorous academics with real-world application, focusing on teaching content combined with experience applying it to current issues.

Our athletic program offers first-rate athletic and fitness opportunities that prioritize the whole athlete. The school fosters a joyful environment where students feel confident taking risks and being their authentic selves, where everyone, students and adults alike, feels a sense of belonging, and where teachers have the freedom to innovate and grow alongside their students.

Details

Posted: 26-Jun-26

Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Type: Full Time

Categories Development/Fund Raising

Campaign Manager or Director

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy & Engagement, the Campaign Manager or Director will work closely with leadership volunteers, donors, and colleagues to help build data-informed systems, leverage research and insights creatively, and design compelling prospect plans that lead to meaningful philanthropic relationships for Beaver. This position is ideal for an energetic and highly organized professional who enjoys external relationship building, project management, collaborating with others to bring ideas to life, and crushing fundraising goals. The manager/director will help shape and support efforts to drive giving to support Beaver’s institutional goals for capital giving while gaining experience in campaign planning, parent and alumni volunteer engagement, and frontline fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Support campaign planning and readiness efforts in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy & Engagement
• Conduct prospect research and help identify leadership giving opportunities
• Prepare donor briefings, proposals, and stewardship materials
• Support campaign volunteers and committee members through meeting preparation and follow-up
• Coordinate campaign timelines, projects, and action plans
• Partner with colleagues across the school to support fundraising and engagement priorities
• Track and manage prospect activity and moves management strategies
• Design data-informed and personalized donor stewardship and recognition efforts
• Manage and cultivate a small portfolio of prospects
• Leverage institutional events and participate fully in the life of the Beaver community, including some evening or weekend activities (local or regional)
• Support additional Philanthropy & Engagement initiatives and special projects as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, education, executive search, nonprofit management, communications, or related fields
• Exceptional organizational skills, flexibility of thinking, curiosity, open-mindedness, and a collaborative approach
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details independently
• High energy, optimism, and a willingness to learn
• Frontline fundraising experience is a plus (not required)
• Bachelor's degree
• An understanding of independent schools and enthusiasm for Beaver’s mission
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement
• Experience with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices and commitment to ongoing growth in this area

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $90,000–$120,000.

Please visit our Working at Beaver webpage for information about benefits and more.

Beaver Country Day School is an equal-opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, handicap status, national origin, ethnicity, military veteran status, or other legally protected status in hiring or other employment practices.