Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy

Open Window School; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Window School in Bellevue, WA seeks a Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy to lead its philanthropy, capital campaigns, and annual giving programs. You will unite Development, Parent Relations, Events, and Communications into a cohesive advancement plan.

The role reports to the Head of School and demands a proven track record in fundraising leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement, with the goal of supporting students from K to 8 and expanding access,

Job description

Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy

Posted on February 02, 2023

Open Window School provides a challenging academic curriculum blended with nurturing support from teachers that prepares students in grades K-8 for long-term success.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Open Window School is thrilled to announce a national search for a Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy charged with building a strong and lasting culture of philanthropy to support the school now and in the future. Located in Bellevue, Washington in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, Open Window nurtures and inspires students of high intellectual potential in kindergarten through grade eight.

This new leadership role will bring together the current Director of Development, Director of Parent Relations and Community Events, the Development Associate, and the Director of Communications to form a dynamic, community-oriented Advancement Department. Last year, Open Window began a $10M capital campaign that has three primary goals: Access, Excellence, and Opportunity Capital. To get this campaign off the ground, the school has leveraged the support of a leading external consulting firm to design and execute early strategy. Open Window has not undertaken a major philanthropic endeavor like this for over a decade. The Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy will drive this campaign to a successful completion and lay the foundation for future giving. The school remains committed to a strong focus on community and connection and a set of vibrant annual giving events. The school seeks a strong leader who takes initiative, is community minded, has high EQ, and loves school. The Director of Institutional Advancement and Strategy will report to the Head of School and start in the summer of 2023.

COMPENSATION

140,000 - 175,000