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The Director of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for developing, implementing, and achieving the development strategy for The Bement School, which includes fundraising, family relations, alumni engagement, and donor relations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a member of Bement’s Leadership Team.
• Create, implement, and lead the annual development strategy.
• Establish short and long-range goals for funding, including planned giving.
• Produce solicitations/support materials with the intent to retain or increase the amount and value of gifts.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential donors, including occasional domestic and international travel.
• Supervise and coordinate staff activities while maintaining donor database and paper records of contributors and donations.
• Assist in creating various communications such as The Bement Bulletin, The Report of Giving, The Look Ahead, and alumni publications.
• Supervise alumni relations efforts, including alumni events.
• Review significant publications with the Director of Admission before release.
• Ensure publications and solicitations conform to The Bement Style Guide.
• Develop and manage the department’s budget in concert with the Director of Finance and Operations.
• Serve as liaison for the Bement Family Association.
• Maintain quality controls for recordkeeping and reporting.
• Interface with the Business Office to maintain reporting accuracy.
• Support the Head of School in relationship development and fundraising efforts.
• Serve as convener for the Development Committee, including submitting reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor environment and communications to ensure a successful parent experience.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 7 years of administrative experience in a similar capacity, preferably with direct knowledge of independent schools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or additional equivalent experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Proven management and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thorough understanding of strategic development.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, cultivate, and steward potential donors.
• Proficient at using computers, including the Google Suite and the Internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Strong organizational skills for multi-tasking and prioritizing responsibilities and strong problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under limited time constraints.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
• Positive attitude with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required and a condition of employment.
• A valid passport and willingness and ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally.
• All faculty and staff must occasionally perform different duties during special events.

To Apply: please email materials to Tucker Hastings at tucker@bigbackpack.org