Position Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for school fundraising, focusing on the annual fund, capital campaign projects, foundation grant requests, and planned giving. 

Responsibilities

• Supports Wasatch Academy's mission, values, institutional goals, and educational philosophy
• Cultivates a development philosophy and culture where gifts are seen less as a contribution than as an investment in the ability of the school to fulfill the mission of the school
• Works with the Head of School and the Development and Alumni team to develop relationships patiently and deliberately to achieve the short- and long-term fundraising goals of the school
• Creates fundraising programs and initiatives to achieve the school's annual fundraising goal
• Oversees prospect research and identification and works with Head of School to identify, cultivate, and engage major gift prospects
• Responsible for a portfolio of 50 major gift prospects for cultivation and stewardship
• Works with the Head of School and the Senior Leadership Team to cultivate a culture of philanthropy within the school – where staff and faculty understand the importance of building and sustaining relationships with all the school's constituencies
• Oversees parent events organized by the Development Department
• Oversees research, writing, and submission of grants to appropriate foundations
• Oversees the Development and Alumni budgets
• Presents department reports to the Board of Trustees
• Responsible for donor and alumni database
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned