Part-Time Development Coordinator: Fundraising & Strategy

American Montessori Society Inc; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Lexington Montessori School is seeking an experienced Development Coordinator to join our Administrative Team and lead fundraising initiatives. You will manage annual fund campaigns, analyze giving trends, and collaborate with trustees and volunteers to advance our mission.

The role is part-time (20-25 hours/week), with salary prorated from the full-year posted amount; flexibility for occasional weekend/evening commitments is expected. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in advancement are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in advancement/development.
• Familiarity with BigSIS/Ravenna fundraising software and Google Workspace.
• Proven track record of fundraising success.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with the admin team, trustees, and other volunteers.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, balance multiple projects, and be detail-oriented.
• Flexibility to attend occasional weekend and evening commitments.
• Knowledge of or experience with Montessori education is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Annual Fund Campaigns: Lead the planning and execution of annual fund initiatives, including direct mail, email appeals, giving day efforts, leadership giving outreach, and fiscal year-end strategies, ensuring alignment with the school's mission and values.
• Develop Fundraising Strategies: Use data and giving trends to develop data-informed strategies to increase giving and participation among current parents, parents of alumni, alumni, grandparents, faculty, and friends of the school.
• Partner with the admin team to identify alumni and past parent LYBUNT, SYBUNT, and leadership giving prospects and develop segmented outreach strategies.

Skills

Fundraising

Data-informed strategy

Communication

Deadline-driven

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in advancement

Tools

BigSIS/Ravenna

Google Workspace

Job description

Lexington Montessori School is seeking an experienced Development Coordinator to join our Administrative Team and lead fundraising initiatives. You will manage annual fund campaigns, analyze giving trends, and collaborate with trustees and volunteers to advance our mission.

The role is part-time (20-25 hours/week), with salary prorated from the full-year posted amount; flexibility for occasional weekend/evening commitments is expected. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in advancement are required.