Hiring Organization Information
Position Information
About the Organization
Located just north of Seattle in Shoreline, Washington, The Evergreen School has been educating highly capable, creative learners for 60 years. Our students love to ask questions, and our teachers use that natural curiosity to craft engaging lessons and spark thought-provoking conversations. Evergreen’s program infuses challenging academics with foundational support for social skills, emotional well-being, a multicultural perspective, and empathy for others. Our students think deeply, take intellectual risks, and tackle complex problems. They learn how to self-advocate, collaborate with others, and understand and respect differences. Evergreen graduates move on to high school and beyond with confidence, ready to contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.
Community
Our community members at Evergreen value and embrace the dignity and diversity of all people. We actively seek and support students, families, faculty, staff, and trustees who bring a diversity of identity into our community. Our mission makes it essential that we skillfully deliver an inclusive educational program that teaches respect for others, empowers students of all backgrounds equitably, encourages social responsibility, and prepares students to be leaders in an interdependent global community. At Evergreen, our goal is to curate a culture where every family feels fully welcomed and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community. The school community is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion work; it is a place where all faculty and staff are required to complete SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) training within the first three years of their employment.
The school seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community that is responsive toward all differences including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, learning styles, and marital, parental or economic status.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Evergreen School is seeking a development professional to support a $25M capital campaign for a campus expansion. This individual will play an important role during an exciting time in Evergreen's history, working on a three-person team and reporting to the director of development. The campaign manager will implement and manage a detailed campaign plan encompassing all fundraising, communications, and volunteer management areas. Additionally, this individual will spend a portion of their time working on various development department events and initiatives. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team and drive our fundraising efforts to successful completion.
Studies have shown that people of historically marginalized backgrounds are less likely to apply for a position unless they believe they meet every listed requirement. Evergreen is most interested in finding the best candidate for this opportunity and encourages people to apply even if they do meet all of the following requirements.
CAMPAIGN RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (75%)
- Perform prospect research to gather detailed information on prospects backgrounds, giving history, and potential philanthropic interests to inform request strategies.
- Prepare donor-facing correspondence, including customized invitations, briefing and solicitation materials, and other mailings.
- Manage all prospect activities for the campaign to ensure timely activity and progress toward campaign benchmarks, including keeping an organized and detailed prospective donor pipeline.
- Ensures that data related to prospects and donors is recorded and tracked in electronic and hard copy files; manages campaign record keeping; evaluates progress towards goals and benchmarks; prepares reports on fundraising.
- Oversees the drafting and execution of gift agreements and the implementation of donor recognition plans.
- Work closely with the director of development on stewardship activities, including reports, drafting donor correspondence, and donor updates.
- Provide support for all administrative aspects of the campaign, including preparing meeting materials and progress reports and handling general correspondence.
- Manage the campaign communications plan, including campaign print and electronic collateral materials, and coordinate their design and production.
- Coordinate campaign-specific activities, including meetings, dinners, receptions, and fundraising events.
- Attend all campaign cabinet meetings, development committee meetings, and campaign events as needed.
- Always maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity.
- Other duties are assigned as required to meet organizational and fundraising goals.
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RELATED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (25%)
- In partnership with the director of development and development manager, support community events throughout the academic year, including back-to-school events, Grandparents and Special Friends Day, parent socials, alumni events, and the annual Spring Benefit (including occasional after-hours events).
- Collaborate with the Development Team to grow the Alumni program database, outreach strategy, and programming.
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including attending school functions, special events, assemblies, and other activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in person, on the phone, and via email with donors, board members, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities, and do so in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and can manage projects from inception through execution.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in data management and use of CRM systems for tracking and reporting, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite. Veracross experience preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in donor cultivation and relations.
- Understanding of fundraising principles, methods, standards, and ethics.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Willing and able to flex working hours as needed to meet the demands of workflow
- Can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds; can stand for long periods of time, walk and climb stairs; can sit and work in front of computer screens and talk on the telephone for long periods of time; able to use hands for repetitive tasks such as typing.
- Can successfully pass a nationwide background check.
- Able to legally work in the US for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of proven experience in a non-profit setting, preferably in development, preferably within education.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
SALARY RANGE: This is an hourly full-time, 1.0 FTE benefits-eligible position beginning September 1, 2024. The salary range is $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.
Benefits:
- School-paid medical and dental insurance and employee paid supplemental vision
- School-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with a school match of up to 7%
- Flexible Savings Account and/or Health Savings Account
- Commuter Assistance
- Tuition Remission
- Infant/toddler care is available on campus (Availability limitations apply)
- Paid holidays and other paid leave
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