Campus School Director of Development & Alumni Relations

About the role

The Director of Development and Alumni Relations reports to the Head of School and works closely with the college’s development office to plan and oversee all Campus School fundraising operations, including the annual fund, Family School Partnership fundraising, planned giving, and alumni relations. This position is responsible for the entirety of the advancement operations of Campus School. It involves building an annual fund program to attract and maintain gifts from current and past families, alumni, staff, and friends of the school, and taking appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Position type: Fixed Term.

Responsibilities

• Development (45%): plan short- and long-term advancement strategy; design appeals; communicate effectively with constituents; create giving opportunities and solicit gifts from individuals and/or foundations for the annual fund, capital projects, special appeals, and planned giving; oversee processing of all gifts (receipts, records); thank and steward donors with personalized follow‑up notes, emails, and visits for higher‑potential donors; occasionally write grant proposals in collaboration with the college.
• Alumni Relations (45%): develop and execute a strategic approach to alumni relations, building the alumni database and communicating with alumni to reconnect them with the school; research, identify, and solicit key donor prospects in coordination with the Head of School and Smith College Alumni Relations and Development Office; increase and empower the Centennial Committee to shape and execute the 100th‑anniversary celebration, raise money and awareness, and maintain connections; serve as primary liaison to the Family School Partnership, setting agendas, meeting monthly with its leadership, and helping implement traditional school community events (Welcome Reception, Fall Fair, Movie/Game Night, Spring Soirée, Field Day, End‑of‑School Picnic).
• Other administrative work (10%): act as a key participant on the Campus School administrative team, attend administration and staff meetings, serve on committees, participate in school events and programs, and perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience with a demonstrated track record of outstanding leadership, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and oral/written communication skills; ability to self‑direct work and collaborate with colleagues while effectively planning and executing a challenging array of program initiatives; ability to manage confidential information with appropriate discretion and tact; strong computer skills and technical literacy.

Qualifications

Preferred: Graduate Degree and 12+ years of experience with fundraising and alumni relations in an independent school setting; demonstrated success in fundraising and alumni cultivation in an independent school or college; knowledge of trends in fundraising and familiarity with development software and databases.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.

Pay

Annualized pay for this role is typically between $80,410.25 and $108,790.34 (covering the middle half of market compensation); actual compensation varies based on individual qualifications and work schedule if less than full‑time.