Part-time Deveopment Coordinator

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 a diverse, vibrant and forward-thinking community. We are seeking an experienced Development Coordinator to join our team and work closely with the Administrative Team to support the school's fundraising efforts.

This position is approximately 20-25 hours per week. The posted salary is for the full year; actual salary will be prorated based on start date.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in advancement/development. Preferred candidates will have fundraising experience in an academic environment.
• 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.

If you are an experienced development professional who enjoys building relationships, developing effective fundraising strategies, and supporting a vibrant educational community, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Lexington Montessori School. Please submit a resume and letter of interest to Aimee Randall, Head of School, at [e-mail].

All employees of Lexington Montessori School are required to verify employment eligibility and successfully complete CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based background checks as a condition of employment.