Development & Communications Manager – Donor Engagement

Diversecharters; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Pension plan (vested after five years)

School admission discount

21 days Personal Time Off

Federal holidays and school breaks

Job summary

City Garden Montessori School in St. Louis is seeking a Development & Communications Manager to lead the annual fund, donor communications, events, stewardship, and development operations.

You will ensure campaigns are executed effectively and that donors receive engaging, meaningful interactions throughout the year. On-site with potential remote elements by agreement, you will manage calendars, storytelling, social media, grant reporting, and donor records, partnering with the Director of

Qualifications

• 3+ years in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or marketing.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience with CRM systems and donor databases.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Passion for educational equity and Montessori education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute annual fund campaigns, including fall, year-end, spring, and Day of Giving appeals.
• Manage campaign calendars, timelines, and project execution.
• Coordinate donor segmentation and targeted outreach strategies.
• Monitor fundraising performance and recommend adjustments.
• Develop and manage an annual communications calendar.
• Create donor communications including appeals, newsletters, impact reports, stewardship materials, and campaign messaging.
• Gather stories, photos, and program highlights from across the school.
• Manage the school’s social media and website.
• Maintain consistency in fundraising messaging and donor communications.
• Manage logistics and communications for fundraising and donor engagement events.
• Coordinate cultivation gatherings, donor visits, and stewardship events.
• Track follow-up activities and outcomes.
• Coordinate stewardship activities and donor recognition programs.
• Support donor cultivation events and volunteer engagement opportunities.
• Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgments.
• Maintain donor records and campaign tracking systems.
• Generate fundraising reports and donor lists.
• Support prospect research and donor pipeline management.
• Coordinate grant reporting and sponsorship fulfillment.

Skills

Writing & editing

Project management

Time management

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

City Garden Montessori School in St. Louis is seeking a Development & Communications Manager to lead the annual fund, donor communications, events, stewardship, and development operations.

You will ensure campaigns are executed effectively and that donors receive engaging, meaningful interactions throughout the year. On-site with potential remote elements by agreement, you will manage calendars, storytelling, social media, grant reporting, and donor records, partnering with the Director of