Job Title

Development Director
July 2008

Summary:

San Francisco Waldorf School seeks a senior fundraising professional with 10+ years of related experience to manage a comprehensive development program.  The ideal candidate will have a broad fundraising background including experience with foundations, soliciting major gifts, capital campaigns and endowment building.  While an independent school background is preferred, candidates with development experience in the non-profit or private sectors will also be considered.  This position reports to the Head of Administration, and will work closely with the Board’s Development Committee.

Principal responsibilities: 

• Formulate a comprehensive development program in consultation with the Head of Administration and the Board of Trustees Development Committee.
• Develop and implement programs designed to generate $1 million annually in private support.
• Expand and manage all fundraising efforts including annual fund drive, major gifts and grants, planned giving, corporate contributions/matching gifts, endowment fund and donor events.
• Significantly enhance funding from major gifts and foundations for endowment fund and capital projects.
• Establish organizational structure for Development Office and supervise personnel.
• Direct donor acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship programs and manage donor events with assistance from community volunteers.
• Conduct prospect research and arrange opportunities for Board members to meet their peers within the San Francisco philanthropic community.
• Enhance SFWS community awareness profile through participation in events and conferences.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in fundraising, with successful track record in soliciting major gifts.
• Proven skill in planning and executing fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Knowledge of best practices/principles of fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, constituency building skills and ability to win the confidence of others quickly.   Flexibility and the ability to problem solve and manage ambiguity with grace and humor.
• Highly organized, thoughtful and pro-active person who works independently and will interact in a persuasive and professional manner with a wide variety of people.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy and contact information for three references to Geoffrey Bennett GBennett@SFWaldorf.org beginning July 15, 2008. And please, no phone calls or faxes.


San Francisco Waldorf School is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian school providing education from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC) and by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). San Francisco Waldorf School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class.

For more information about San Francisco Waldorf School, please visit http://www.sfwaldorf.org