Director of Development

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 is currently seeking a Director of Development to serve all campuses. This role, based at our Manhattan Lower and Middle School Campus, follows a Monday - Friday schedule 8AM-4PM.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and direct a comprehensive and multi-channeled development program across three campuses in Manhattan and Westchester County to include: major gifts, annual fund, special events, corporate and foundation support, campaign fundraising, alumni relations, parent engagement and special initiatives to meet annual fundraising goals of $3-4M plus campaign
• Manage and oversee the work of four Associate Directors of Development overseeing the Windward Fund, WPA, Alumni Relations, Events, Major Gifts, Advancement Services.
• Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity donors. Identify prospects, cultivate, solicit and steward gifts of $50K and up.
• Collaborate with the annual fund team to develop strategic and innovative ways to nurture a culture of philanthropy with faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni and alumni parents to improve community engagement opportunities and strengthen a broad base of support.
• 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, participation 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, support team members in the creation of the plans and oversee plan adherence and monitor KPIs.
• o Collaborate with staff on the development, strategy and execution of fundraising events including a biennial Benefit and Golf and Tennis Outing (alternating years) and identify and leverage emerging opportunities.
• o Ensure superior donor acknowledgement and stewardship practices to keep donors close to the organization and work with advancement services, CAO and Business office to ensure streamlined gift reporting and reconciliation.
• o Work in partnership with the Director of Marketing and Communications on ways to elevate the visibility and reputation of The Windward School through development activities, online, in print and through video assets.