Strategic Director of Development & Donor Relations

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee seeks a Director of Development to lead the GCPS Foundation’s fundraising and donor relations. This role oversees staff, development operations, and campaigns to support district priorities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fundraising, strong leadership, and experience with donor databases, grants, and communications. Occasional evening/weekend commitments are required to advance fundraising and community engagement.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree required in related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 5 years fundraising/nonprofit development experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in foundation/public-sector organizations preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and operational management for development activities within the GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc.
• Staff leadership: supervise, coach, and evaluate development staff.
• Oversee donor databases, gift entry, pledge records, and scholarship management.
• Coordinate prospect research and donor portfolio preparation.
• Support grant research, tracking, and proposals.
• Collaborate with Communications and Engagement teams for fundraising marketing and board updates.
• Coordinate staff support for major Foundation events, including the Gwinnett Sports Hall of Fame.
• Maintain systems for tracking district funding needs and opportunities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Communication

Project management

Donor systems

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, public relations, marketing, or related field

Master's Degree in related field

Herramientas

Donor databases

Fundraising software

Data reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Suwanee seeks a Director of Development to lead the GCPS Foundation’s fundraising and donor relations. This role oversees staff, development operations, and campaigns to support district priorities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fundraising, strong leadership, and experience with donor databases, grants, and communications. Occasional evening/weekend commitments are required to advance fundraising and community engagement.