Dawson School Hiring for Director of Development Job at Lafayette, CO Full Time

Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 520 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 107-acre campus, seeks a Director of Development. The school community is engaged, collaborative, and committed to the healthy development and education of all its students. The Director of Development oversees the development office, including donor cultivation and stewardship, the Dawson Fund, capital campaign support, event planning, alumni relations, volunteer efforts, corporate/foundation outreach, and related communications efforts. This individual will develop and implement strategies, tactics, and metrics in each of these areas to maximize community support for all aspects of the school’s operations and strategic priorities. An integral part of this role is the ability to build relationships with parents, faculty, staff, students, members of the board, and others within the community. The Director of Development reports to the Head of School (CEO) and serves on the school’s leadership team and Development Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Dawson Mission Statement

Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students, through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.

Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred

• 5+ years leading annual fund, capital, endowment, and/or similar campaigns

• 7-10+ years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising, preferably within an independent school

• Proven track record of fundraising success, successfully managing campaigns, and engaging a community of motivated supporters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all constituent groups

• Personal warmth and friendliness

• Leadership style that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Strict confidentiality in all matters

• Experience working in a small office setting

• Mac OS; Blackbaud; Microsoft Office; Google Docs

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies to meet annual, restricted, and long-term (capital/endowment) fundraising goals

• Recruits, develops, and retains an exceptional development team

• Supervises two team members and ensures that the department’s work is professional and consistent with the school’s mission and virtues

• Implements all aspects of the Dawson Fund including designing campaign messaging, securing and overseeing volunteers, making presentations, writing annual fund correspondence, holding school-wide phonathons, and tracking participation

• Participates in Dawson community events and otherwise supports faculty, staff, students, and families

• Publishes communications to support development, including the Dawson Guide to Giving, all Dawson Fund publications, and an annual report that recognizes donors for their contributions

• Seeks out and participates in professional growth opportunities in independent school development

• Oversees all donor-related and community events (alumni gatherings, donor cultivation, donor recognition)

• Researches and solicits foundation grants and corporate gifts

• Works with head of school to set and meet short- and long-term fundraising goals

• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with major donors

The salary range for this position is $95,000- $125,000 and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) and generous time-off. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume on the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page, click on the Employment link, find Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Director of Development posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. This position is available immediately, yet generally functions on a 12-month employment agreement running from July 1 to June 30. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lafayette, CO 80026: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No