Head of Fundraising Systems & Strategy

Teton Science Schools; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Teton Science Schools invites an accomplished development operations leader to shape and execute a sophisticated fundraising program. You will guide annual fund strategy, moves management, Salesforce-based operations, and donor stewardship, while partnering with executive leadership and the board.

As a senior leader, you will build scalable systems, deliver data-driven insights, and oversee campaigns, gifts, and compliance activities across the organization to sustain long-term growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of senior-level experience in development operations, advancement services, or fundraising infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success managing CRMs (Salesforce preferred), donor data, gift processing, reporting, and compliance.
• Deep familiarity with annual fund strategy, board-supported fundraising, campaign infrastructure, and moves management.
• Proven ability to support executive leadership and trustees with high-quality insights, analysis, and clear reporting.
• Strong project management, systems thinking, attention to detail, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead development operations with rigor, accuracy, and scalability.
• Oversee CRM strategy and administration (Salesforce), gift processing, data integrity, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for acknowledgments, receipting, pledges, gift restrictions, and compliance.
• Translate data into actionable insights through dashboards, forecasting, and analytics to guide fundraising decisions.
• Provide strategic leadership for the annual fund, including planning, projections, and performance analysis.
• Guide moves management across the donor pipeline, from entry-level donors to major and transformational gift prospects.
• Partner with leadership to grow donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades.
• Oversee solicitation strategy, messaging alignment, and campaign execution in collaboration with Marketing and program leaders.
• Provide operational leadership for major gifts, multi-year commitments, and restricted funds.
• Manage pledge schedules, reminders, and fulfillment tracking with precision and consistency.
• Ensure donor intent, recognition, and stewardship commitments are accurately reflected across systems and communications.
• Partner closely with the Executive Director on pipeline strategy, prospect planning, and forecasting.
• Prepare board and Development Committee materials, dashboards, and reports that support effective governance and fundraising action.
• Equip board members and volunteer solicitors with research, briefings, and follow-through systems to increase confidence and outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Finance on reconciliation, restricted fund tracking, gift recording, and audit readiness.
• Maintain compliance with IRS regulations, donor privacy standards, and ethical fundraising best practices.
• Lead and mentor development operations staff and contractors, as applicable.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve donor experience across giving and stewardship touchpoints.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner on fundraising infrastructure as TSS grows.

Job description

Teton Science Schools invites an accomplished development operations leader to shape and execute a sophisticated fundraising program. You will guide annual fund strategy, moves management, Salesforce-based operations, and donor stewardship, while partnering with executive leadership and the board.

As a senior leader, you will build scalable systems, deliver data-driven insights, and oversee campaigns, gifts, and compliance activities across the organization to sustain long-term growth and impact.