Director of Development & Community Advancement

Vistamar School; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistamar School in El Segundo, CA seeks a Director of Development to lead the school's advancement program and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and faculty. The role oversees the budget and collaborates with the Head of School and Board on fundraising strategy and communications.

The ideal candidate combines deep development experience in independent schools with a collaborative, data-driven approach to build a culture of philanthropy and sustainable support for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or professional certifications preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of professional fundraising experience, preferably in independent schools or non-profit organizations.
• Proven ability to design and manage development and alumni relations programs.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suites.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge 7/NXT and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to build productive relationships with board members, donors, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs and manages all fundraising activities including annual giving, endowment, capital campaigns, and special projects.
• Manages donor cultivation, solicitation, and relations strategies and activities.
• Develops grant proposals for foundations and corporations.
• Recruits and trains parent volunteers to support fundraising campaigns.
• Leads acknowledgement, gratitude communications, and events.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Alumni relations

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Adobe Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Raiser's Edge NXT

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Vistamar School in El Segundo, CA seeks a Director of Development to lead the school's advancement program and strengthen relationships with donors, alumni, parents, and faculty. The role oversees the budget and collaborates with the Head of School and Board on fundraising strategy and communications.

The ideal candidate combines deep development experience in independent schools with a collaborative, data-driven approach to build a culture of philanthropy and sustainable support for the