Development Coordinator

AWSNA: Assoc. of Waldorf Schools of N. America; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition remission for dependent children

Job summary

Richmond Waldorf School is hiring a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, manage grants, and enhance alum relations. This 40-hour per week role plays a pivotal part in developing community engagement through strategic planning and event execution.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers a salary range of $43,000 to $49,000 annually, depending on experience.

Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for dependent children.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising within a school setting.
• Experience in communication and marketing roles is preferred.
• Understanding of Waldorf education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual fundraising plans.
• Apply and manage grants according to requirements.
• Coordinate communications strategies across the community.
• Enhance relationships with alumni and community members.
• Organize school events and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality and sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Opening Statement

Richmond Waldorf School is seeking a Development Coordinator.

The Development Coordinator is focused on supporting the school through fundraising, grants, communication, alum relations, and school events. This position will work closely with other members of the Development Committee and reports directly to the Executive Director.

About Richmond Waldorf School

Richmond Waldorf School was founded in 1996 with a passion for providing children a holistic education that falls in alignment with their natural human development through hands‑on, nature‑rich, and play‑based experiences. We are dedicated to cultivating creative thinking, genuine inquiry, and a love of learning. The school now serves 200 students from Pre‑K through 8th grade and offers specialty programs in Movement Arts, French, Mandarin, Biking, Handwork, Music and Strings, Woodwork, Visual Arts, and Latin. Our campus is located in the Northside of Richmond, Virginia, near Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond, and within a few hours of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington, DC, and the coastal beaches of Virginia and North Carolina.

Essential Job Duties

Fundraising

• Strategically plan and execute a Fundraising plan for the fiscal year alongside the Development Committee, including the Annual Fund, fundraising events, Holiday Faire & vendors, May Faire, Gala, Silent Auction, event sponsorships, and donor stewardship.
• Manage the creation and disbursement of the Annual Report each September.
• Create and distribute both mailed and emailed fundraising campaign outreach.
• Gather and track progress toward fundraising goals.
• Advertise fundraising progress to the school community, including writing communications, posting on social media, and personal communication with top donors.
• Track the amount raised, percentage participation, and class rewards earned, and provide updates to the school community.
• Send thank you notes to donors.
• Prepare and share tax deduction receipts with all donors.
• Follow up on pledges not received throughout the spring.
• Work closely with the Executive Director on a capital campaign in the near future.

Grants

• Maintain reporting requirements for all awarded grants.
• Apply for grants that support the school’s long‑range plans.

Communication

• Coordinate and execute a community‑wide communications strategy for the fiscal year, including weekly Messenger communication, gathering clear and concise information from all realms of the school to share with parents, social media, external communications for events and campaigns, the Annual Report, and assistance with any one‑off communications throughout the year.
• Co‑create content with the Director of Enrollment and Development for all social media accounts, posting periodically as it pertains to fundraising and other development‑associated content.

Alum Relations

• Build upon current alum relationship efforts.
• Coordinate new efforts in consultation with the High School Transition Coordinator and the Executive Director.

School Events

• Co‑coordinate with the Director of Enrollment and Development the project management of school events to ensure clear communication and expectations and to meet the needs of the community.
• Support the planning and execution of a year‑long Community Enrichment Series consisting of approximately 3‑4 evening sessions hosted by RWS faculty or guest speakers on Waldorf‑aligned topics.
• Act as a liaison with the Director of Enrollment and Development for the Parents Association, guiding event planning, volunteerism, and alignment of PA happenings with the larger community calendar.

General

• Submit internal and external reports in a timely manner.
• Partner with outside contractors and organizations for website development and other content creation.
• Manage ordering and inventory of all school merchandise for the school store.
• Maintain positive relationships with parents and respond to all parent concerns.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and respond to all collegial concerns.
• Engage in ongoing professional and personal growth.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, relative to the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Focused analytical skills with an anticipatory mindset.
• Ability to balance multiple demands in an organized manner.
• Ability to demonstrate genuine appreciation and respect for all school community members.
• Ability to manage difficult situations with confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Excellent human relationship skills with children and adults.
• Positive, professional relationships with colleagues.
• Positive, professional relationships with parents and volunteers.
• Clear and timely communication with parents and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, non‑profit studies, education, social sciences, or a related field.

Preferred

• 3 years of experience working in a development management or coordinator position.
• Fundraising experience in a school setting.
• Communication experience in a school setting.
• Marketing experience in a school setting.
• Understanding of and/or willingness to learn about Waldorf education.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in a school setting.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employment Details

This is a 40‑hour per week position. The salary rate for this regular, full‑time, exempt position is $43,000 to $49,000 per year, depending on exact experience and qualifications. This is a 12‑month school year position beginning on or around July 1, 2026.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• 80 hours paid time off per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).
• Paid holidays and school breaks (~30 days; subject to the finalized school schedule each year).
• 90% tuition remission for dependent children enrolled at RWS.
• Free after‑care for dependent children during scheduled work hours (children must also be enrolled in a school program).

To Apply

Interested applicants should complete the application and submit their resume and cover letter on the school’s website. Priority consideration will be given to candidates that apply by June 30, 2026; the position will remain open until filled.