Development Manager

Details Posted: 03-Jul-26 Location: Medina, Washington Type: Full Time Salary: $70-$75k per year Categories Development/Fund Raising Required Education 4 Year Degree Reports To: Assistant Director of Development Supervises: N/A FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $70,000-$75,000 per year FTE: 100%, year round position Mission St. Thomas School develops responsible citizens of a global society. In partnership with parents, we inspire and motivate intellectually curious students. Our small, nurturing environment supports the acquisition of a broad academic foundation with an emphasis on critical thinking, leadership skills, and the development of strong character and spiritual awareness. Job Summary St. Thomas School seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive development manager to support the school's fundraising, community engagement, and advancement initiatives. This position serves as the primary administrator of the development database, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of donor and constituent information while providing operational support for fundraising events, volunteer engagement, donor stewardship, and development communications. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service. Database Management Serve as the primary administrator of the Veracross development module, ensuring the accuracy, organization, and integrity of all donor and constituent recordsProcess charitable gifts, pledges, matching gifts, and in-kind donations in a timely and accurate mannerGenerate donor acknowledgements, tax receipts, constituent lists, mailing lists, and detailed development reports and exportsConduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established database standardsDevelop and document database procedures and best practices Fundraising Management Serve as the database lead for the school's fundraising initiativesCoordinate with parents, faculty, and community donors to solicit, collect, and facilitate auction donations, ensuring accurate documentation, timely communication, and seamless fulfillmentManage auction item entry and the Greater Giving platform, donor item tracking, online bidding, live auction logistics, post-event reconciliation, item distribution, and experience coordinationPrepare event materials, including bid cards, guest lists, signage, and other event collateral Campaign & Prospect Support Conduct and oversee donor research and create tailored donor profiles to support cultivation and solicitation strategiesPrepare campaign materials and reports for donor meetings, campaign committees, and leadership volunteers Community Engagement & Events Coordinate logistics for community engagement events, including scheduling, invitations, RSVP management, catering and facilities requests, volunteer coordination, nametags, and event setup and breakdownRecruit, place, and support parent volunteers for Parent Guardian Association (PGA) leadership and volunteer rolesServe as staff liaison to the PGA special projects committeePrepare and maintain class lists for room parentsProvide presentation and technical support for quarterly PGA meetings Board Committee Support Provide administrative support for the advancement committee, including meeting preparation, technology support, agenda materials, note-taking, and meeting minutes Administrative Support Provide administrative support to the director of development and assistant director of developmentProcess purchase orders, check requests, and credit card reconciliationsMaintain donor recognition displays, including the donor and alumni wallsAssist with general office projects and other development initiatives as assigned Student & Campus Support Provide backup assistance in the health room as neededProvide occasional front desk coverageAssist with student arrival and dismissal as scheduled Other duties as assigned Required Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university required3 – 5 years’ experience in development, fundraising, or related field Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong organizational and administrative skills, with a keen eye for detailStrong writing and communication skills across all channelsStrong database management expertise and understanding of data integrity and reportingA collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn and grow within the roleProficient in Greater Giving, Veracross or similar systems strongly preferredProficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPointAbility to maintain confidential information at all timesAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamReadiness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and maintain throughout employment.Successful completion of required background checks in accordance with school policy and state regulationsDemonstrated cultural competency and ability to work with diverse individuals and groupsProficiency with basic technology tools and a willingness to learn school-specific systemsCommitment to the mission, values, and community of STSAbility to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes, event materials) This description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Why St. Thomas School? You thrive in a face-paced environment, working alongside others who share your ideals. You are inspired by children and appreciate their joy and energy. You enjoy making an impact and being part of something bigger than yourself. You believe that schools should be among the most innovative places on earth. And you are committed to excellence and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development, and an extraordinary work environment. If this inspires you, we’d love to learn more about you! Who We Are Founded in 1951 and located on the east side of Seattle in Medina, Washington, STS is a private, non-sectarian school for Preschool through Eighth Grade students. Our educational journey is defined by a cognitively engaging program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our highly regarded curriculum prepared students to excel at future endeavors while honoring the school’s long standing core values. We commit to an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can say, "I belong." We seek employees who are passionate, qualified, and offer diverse perspectives. We are particularly interested in the role education and a diverse learning environment play in promoting equity and inclusivity. We Foster A diverse, safe, and equitable school environment Actions and advocacy that support our Core Virtues Cultural competence, anti-bias, and social justice Intellectually curious and engaged global citizenship Benefits Employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Retirement plan with employer contributions.Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with employer contributions.Competitive paid time off and holidays.Robust professional development opportunities.Lunches provided at no cost to faculty and staff when school or summer camp is in session. Position is open until it is filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please. Thank you for your interest in St. Thomas School. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About St. Thomas School St. Thomas School, a non-sectarian, Preschool through Eighth Grade school, is one of the oldest independent schools on the east side of Lake Washington. St. Thomas School’s educational journey is defined by a cognitively rigorous program with an emphasis on developing character, leadership, and a passion for learning and achievement. Our mission is to develop responsible citizens of a global society. STS is a recognized leader in developing the whole student. Our core values include gratitude, responsibility, respect, courage, integrity, tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and generosity. STS serves over 300 students and boasts a 55,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold certified campus. Connections working at St. Thomas School More Jobs from This Employer https://careers.nais.org/jobs/22398102/development-manager