Fundraising and Development Specialist - Private Independent School : Job Details

Fundraising and Development Specialist

Wilmington, DE

Our client, an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school is seeking a Fundraising and Development Specialist to join their team. Reporting directly to the Director of Advancement, the Fundraising and Development Specialist will be responsible for securing annual fund and major gift commitments from community members-including parents and grandparents. The individual also manages the Parents Association, serving as a liaison between Parents Association and administrative leadership. The Fundraising and Development Specialist will actively lead a wide range of volunteer and fundraising events throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
• Minimum of three years of fundraising/development and advancement experience preferably in an independent school or having other nonprofit equivalent experience
• Demonstrated track record of developing and soliciting leadership annual fund and major gifts.
• Experience managing volunteer leadership groups for philanthropic purposes (board management).
• The ability to work in an environment puts a strong emphasis on metrics and success as well.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral skills, and demonstrated effective writing and editing skills required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while prioritizing work.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite of products: Google Mail, Google Docs, also with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge (alumni and donor database software) or similar

systems preferred.