POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Director of Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: 24-32 hours, flexible schedule, on-site preferred but may include some remote work

JOB SUMMARY

TGS is seeking a Development Director to design, manage, and execute a successful development strategy to expand TGS’ base of support. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and serves as a member of the business team. The Development Director has primary responsibility for identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals, major gifts, foundations, and corporate donors. 

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the sustainability of the school, and to our mission and values as well as a proven track record of successfully leading fundraising campaigns, building lasting relationships with donors, and managing nonprofit fundraising events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Annual Giving
• Create, implement, and manage an annual fundraising strategy which includes all donor categories: individuals, major gifts, foundations, and corporate donors
• Collaborate with the Community Relations Director to cultivate and develop new relationships in order to expand and diversify donor base and prospect pipeline
• Manage donor database
• Plan and execute fundraising events, in collaboration with the Community Relations Director
• Capital Campaign
• Help lead strategy development and planning of TGS capital campaign, working collaboratively with the Executive Director and Capital Campaign Steering Committee
• Implement and manage TGS capital campaign, including supporting consultants as needed
• Develop and manage campaign prospect lists, including research and tracking
• Train and manage campaign volunteers
• Schedule and support capital campaign meetings
• Manage the campaign budget
• Planned Giving
• Refine and implement TGS endowment and planned giving strategy, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Community Relations Director
• Other
• Manage development budget and reconcile monthly development reports
• Identify, write, and manage grants, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements

 WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements 

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The individual in this position needs to move about the school environment (indoors and outdoors) frequently to engage in school activities with other staff and students.

Work Environment: Classroom/office environment with occasional outdoor engagement with TGS staff and students. Moderate noise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Temple Grandin School is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees  based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable  state or local law. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the development field with a proven fundraising track record, CFRE certification preferred
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, communications, non-profit administration, or related field

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including grant writing, presentation and proofreading skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including TGS staff, parents, students, and volunteers
• Experience with fundraising databases, familiarity with Bloomerang is a plus 
•  Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology, including Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills 
• Strategic thinker and good listener
•  Proficient with social media platforms
• Knowledge and experience in fundraising theories, principles, and procedures
• Ability to track, analyze, and report on donor data 
• Ability to maintain confidential information about students, and limit distribution to those who need to know within the school staff
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to represent TGS in the community

About Temple Grandin School

Temple Grandin School is more than just a school – it’s a community. We provide a safe, supportive environment where students can transcend their labels, grow from their strengths, and soar to heights they never thought possible. TGS provides a comprehensive program to address the socio-academic needs of our neurodiverse students. Located in Boulder, Colorado, we serve students in grades 6-12.

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