Director of Development

DovetailED Talent Sourcing; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meadowbrook School of Weston, a pre-K through 8th grade school located in Weston, MA, seeks a Director of Development to join our faculty and lead the Advancement Office. Reporting to the CAO, the DOD will drive philanthropic engagement and growth to advance Meadowbrook’s mission.

The role requires an experienced manager, a data-driven strategist, and a collaborative leader who can engage alumni, families, and stakeholders to reach and exceed annual goals and support the Centennial Campaign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in fundraising and advancement.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge database.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and learn new skills.
• Deep knowledge of Meadowbrook’s history, mission, culture and values.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker able to propose new methods and take calculated risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Advancement Office to achieve annual goals.
• Develop and implement data-driven fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Engage alumni, parents, and guardians to reflect Meadowbrook’s diverse community.
• Oversee the Comprehensive Centennial Campaign and related initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship building

Management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Alumni engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Meadowbrook School of Weston | Weston, MA

Director of Development Opportunity Statement

Position Summary

The Meadowbrook School of Weston, a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school located in Weston, MA, seven miles west of Boston, is seeking a Director of Development to join our faculty.

Meadowbrook is a mission-driven school and we invite candidates to familiarize themselves with our mission before applying for the position.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), the Director of Development (DOD) will serve as an integral member of the organization and partner to the CAO, providing innovative and strategic leadership with a commitment to philanthropic engagement and growth to advance Meadowbrook’s mission.

The DOD needs to be an experienced and talented manager, fundraiser, and relationship builder. The DOD will be adept at creating and implementing data-driven strategies including systems and processes to advance relationships, philanthropy, and annual goals and will be an experienced empathetic, and empowering manager and supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the small but mighty Advancement Office engaging the team to the highest levels of performance and impact.

This position will be key to the ongoing execution of our Comprehensive Centennial Campaign.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 4+ years of demonstrated progressive experience in fundraising and advancement.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.
• Database proficiency with a preference for Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge.
• Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate a willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
• Understanding of Meadowbrook’s history as well as familiarity with and endorsement of the school’s mission, culture, and values.
• Ability to establish credibility and confidence with stakeholders.
• Seek involvement of alumni, parents, and guardians representing a wide diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and accomplishments to ensure programs reflect the entire Meadowbrook community.
• Must have a sense of humor, exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be effective in engaging both internal and external community members.
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.