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Posted: 28-Jan-23
Location: Hillsborough, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $165,000 to $215,000
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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Nueva School has retained Lindauer, an executive search firm, to assist in this search. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter.
Link to: Full Prospectus for Director of Development Position
Communications, nominations, applications, and inquiries concerning this search should be directed to Andrew Machado, Consultant, amachado@lindauerglobal.com and Taylor Beard, Consultant, tbeard@lindauerglobal.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Development will be responsible for establishing the strategic goals and implementation plans for the school's development program in collaboration with the Head of School and the Board's Development Committee, The Director is responsible for the school's annual giving efforts, capital campaign and major gifts initiatives, alumni relations, and database management. The Director of Development leads a team of five talented staff members in order to fulfill the department's goals. The person in this role is a member of Nueva's leadership team and reports directly to the Head of School.
We are seeking applicants who represent the full diversity of our community in the Bay Area. Our ideal candidate will possess a deep appreciation for the diverse socioeconomic, racial, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, academic, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. In joining our team at Nueva, you will become a part of an inclusive, iterative and equity-minded community that recognizes that equity and social justice is a lens with which we examine all aspects of our school community in order to ensure an educational experience where all students and colleagues can thrive. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Nueva, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with Nueva’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build, lead, and manage the development team of staff, volunteers, and consultants/independent contractors.
- Lead and manage staff, volunteers, and vendors to ensure timely and successful execution of annual giving programs.
- Lead and manage staff and volunteers in the building and execution of robust campaign/major gifts programs.
- Lead and manage staff and volunteers, in coordination with the Admissions Department, to ensure timely and successful philanthropic onboarding of new families.
- Lead and manage staff and volunteers to further develop and execute the school’s alumni relations efforts, including cultivation of its graduates and their families.
- Manage and maintain effective systems in coordination with other departments to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data related to gift accounting and acknowledgment, pledge collection, prospect research, and prospect management.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all school and department initiatives to make the best decisions for the department and donors.
- Manage the Development office income and expense budgets.
QUALIFICATIONS
Role-specific experience and competency
- A proven track record of progressively challenging fundraising success, including annual operating support (annual fund, auctions, and events), major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving
- Vision, creativity, flexibility, and the capacity to develop a departmental strategic plan for raising philanthropic support to execute the school’s strategic plan
- Strong major gifts and capital campaign success
- Strong and demonstrated success leading, managing, and/or engaging all stakeholders – trustees, colleagues, parents, students, alumni, other donors, partners, and volunteers
- Database (CRM), prospect research, and general technology experience required – Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of independent school communities and culture
- 10+ years of relevant development experience, including at least five years of leadership experience in independent schools
General knowledge and skill set
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective presentation skills
- Active engagement in professional development and understanding of current best practices
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and the ability to adapt to frequent or unexpected changes
- Demonstrated ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Bachelor’s degree required and relevant advanced degree preferred
Leadership, professionalism, and disposition
- Commitment to the Nueva School’s mission
- Personable, positive, and a helpful personality
- A keen customer-service mindset
- Sensitivity, discretion, and a sense of humor
COMPENSATION
The full-time salary range for this position is from $165,000 - $215,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include type and years of creditable experience, education level, and expertise.
We offer a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan, long-term and short-term disability insurance, employer match into flexible spending account, and free lunch. Eligibility rules apply.
TO APPLY
More information on the application process will be forthcoming as the search gets underway.
Initially, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information and job title for at least three professional references at https://nuevaschool.applytojob.com/apply. If you have questions about this position, please contact Scott Bowers, Director of Human Resources, at (sbowers@nuevaschool.org).
The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field.
ABOUT THE NUEVA SCHOOL
The Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted learners since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students in grades PreK–12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.
A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”
For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org
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