Development Director: Multi-Campus Fundraising Leader

The Windward School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Windward School, based at our Manhattan Lower and Middle School Campus, seeks a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive, multi-campus fundraising program across three campuses in Manhattan and Westchester.

The role manages four Associate Directors, cultivates a portfolio of high-capacity donors, and partners with faculty, alumni and parents to meet annual goals of $3–4M plus campaign, while strengthening a culture of philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct a comprehensive multi-channeled development program across three campuses in Manhattan and Westchester.
• Manage and oversee the work of four Associate Directors of Development.
• Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors, identifying prospects and soliciting gifts of $50K and up.
• Collaborate with the annual fund team to nurture a culture of philanthropy with faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni and alumni parents.
• Assist the CAO in developing a grants and foundations program to support the Windward Institute.
• Oversee the growth, development and focus of our alumni relations program to increase engagement and giving from alums and alumni parents.
• Collaborate with annual fund and Capital Campaign to ensure cohesive and aligned portfolio strategies and comprehensive asks.
• Using data as a guide, oversee annual development work plans and monitor KPIs.
• Collaborate with staff on development, strategy and execution of fundraising events including a biennial Benefit and Golf and Tennis Outing and identify opportunities.
• Ensure donor acknowledgement and stewardship practices to keep donors close and coordinate gift reporting and reconciliation.
• Work with the Director of Marketing and Communications to elevate visibility and reputation through development activities, online, print and video assets.

Job description

The Windward School, based at our Manhattan Lower and Middle School Campus, seeks a Director of Development to lead a comprehensive, multi-campus fundraising program across three campuses in Manhattan and Westchester.

The role manages four Associate Directors, cultivates a portfolio of high-capacity donors, and partners with faculty, alumni and parents to meet annual goals of $3–4M plus campaign, while strengthening a culture of philanthropy.