Associate Director of Development Fundraising

Position Title: Associate Director of Development –
Fundraising

Reports to: Director of Development

Employment Status: Full Time 12 Months

FLSA Classification: Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Associate Director of Development at The Walker School will
play a crucial role in advancing the school’s mission through
strategic fundraising initiatives. This position is responsible for
managing all aspects of the annual fund and Georgia GOAL program,
including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and
stewardship of donors. The successful candidate will have a proven
track record of success fundraising within non-profit,
philanthropic or educational environments and will be adept at
building and maintaining strong relationships with donors to
enhance their engagement, experience, and, ultimately, their
giving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising:

  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit new and existing donors to
    secure unrestricted gifts and meet the annual fund goal each
    year.

  • Assist with planning and execution of the comprehensive Annual
    Campaign plan.

  • Manage the Georgia GOAL scholarship program fundraising efforts
    to meet GOAL funding goals each year.

  • Plan and execute fundraising events to meet and exceed financial
    goals.

• Donor Management:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing
    donors.

  • Enhance donor engagement and experience through strategic
    initiatives and implementation of the Annual Campaign plan.

  • Organize and manage donor appreciation and stewardship events to
    increase donor retention and gift level.

  • Coordinate key components of the Annual Campaign plan, including
    the Fall Annual Fund Campaign, Thank-A-Thon, year-end appeals,
    Giving Tuesday and more.

• Event Management:

  • Oversee major donor events, including the Annual Leadership
    Society Dinner and donor appreciation events.

  • Plan and execute the annual Top 25 Donors event and other
    strategic donor engagements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Non-Profit
  Management, Business Development, Communications).

• Proven track record of success fundraising in a non-profit,
  philanthropic or school environment.

• Experience with major gift solicitation and stewardship.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and event management
  abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage
  multiple priorities.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and planning in fundraising.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

• Donor-centric mindset with a focus on engagement and
  experience.

• Leadership and team management capabilities.

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

The Walker School is a leader among independent schools in the
metro Atlanta area and has long been recognized for its first-rate
academic program, close relationships between students and faculty,
and abundant opportunities for students to engage in meaningful
experiences both in and out of the classroom. Walker enrolls
students from Pre-K3 through Grade 12 and is open to all faiths.
Our commitment to diversity provides a welcoming and safe
atmosphere for students to discover who they are and to
successfully navigate an ever-changing world. The Walker School is
proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion,
national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other category
protected by federal, state, or local law. The best candidates will
be able to demonstrate a proven commitment to working in diverse,
multicultural settings.

SALARY and BENEFITS

The Walker School’s salary and benefits are competitive and
include medical, vision, and dental insurance, tuition remission,
and a retirement plan through TIAA-CREF.

Interested applicants must complete the online application on
the Careers Page at www.thewalkerschool.org/about/careers.

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