The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks an experienced, collaborative and organized development professional to serve in the position of Advancement Associate in the Advancement Office. The exact title and salary for this position will be determined by the successful candidate’s experience level.
Chapin is a welcoming community and a wonderful workplace. Benefits include ample vacation and other time off, daily breakfast and lunch, health insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match and robust professional development opportunities.
Chapin’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents and interests. Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s DEIB commitment found on the School’s website.
Job Overview
The Chapin School Advancement department is a fast-paced and collegial office that serves the entire School community. As a critical contributor to a collaborative 10-person team, the Advancement Associate maintains data for the Advancement Office and administratively supports a highly productive fundraising office. This position is a good fit for someone who is looking to gain experience in non-profit fundraising and database management. The Advancement Associate reports to the Director of Development & Alumnae Affairs and Director of Annual Giving.
Responsibilities:
· Perform administrative and database duties such as filing, creating spreadsheets, querying, exporting, report running, phone monitoring
· Gift entry for Annual Giving and special funds gifts and gift receipts
· Responsible for the acknowledgement process for Advancement and the Head of School
· Maintain accuracy of Raiser's Edge database by regularly updating constituent records
· Layout and deployment of email campaigns
· Provide support for volunteer committee meetings and phonathons including attending and assistance as needed
· Assist events and provide support as directed
· Maintain confidentiality
· Supporting the Advancement Office as a whole with a focus on alumnae relations
· Other duties as assigned
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
The salary will be commensurate with experience. The range is $55,000-$62,000
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree required
· 1-2 years previous work experience preferred
· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
· Accuracy, meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow through
· Strong verbal and written communication skills for all facets of work including email, written and phone
· A collaborative colleague dedicated to working as a member of a team
· “Can do” spirit and a sense of humor
· Genuine interest in the specific values stated in the Chapin mission
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Mac operating system
· Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred
· Experience with MailChimp and InDesign a plus
· Fundraising experience in a school setting preferred
OUR MISSION
The Chapin School is dedicated to empowering a diverse, ambitious and resolute community of young women to thrive and lead in their world. Guided by our motto, Fortiter et Recte, Chapin considers bravery, compassion, service and respect for self and others to be fundamental values. We believe that equity, inclusion and collaboration are critical to personal growth. By advancing and deepening each student’s agency, confidence and resilience within an affirming and joyful learning environment, Chapin strives to ensure that each student is emboldened to pursue distinction as a leader and contributing citizen.
ABOUT US
The Chapin School, founded in 1901, is an independent, all-girls day school in New York City currently serving 802 students K–12.
Chapin’s signature Focus Forward strategic plan, which guided our work for more than a decade, intensified Chapin’s historic commitment to offering the most challenging academic curriculum while also teaching the social, emotional and other skills that will set the stage for its students’ success in this century. Chapin’s institutional priorities continue to be imbued with the spirit of Focus Forward. We have fine-tuned our... articulation of the School’s purpose as we approach the third decade of the 21st century. A forward-focused learning community whose symbol is a wheel will never cease to strive toward achieving its vision of cultivating in girls the skills and attributes that will allow them to be brave for themselves and for others.
UNDER ONE ROOF
Chapin’s single building provides a unified learning environment under one roof for all students, the 128 faculty members who teach them and the 85 staff members who support all other aspects of school life. An ambitious construction project to be completed in 2020 will feature an entire floor dedicated to the arts and a gymnasium with suspended running track—all with spectacular views of our urban location. The Hayot Center for Innovation, to open in 2020, will provide our entire learning community the opportunity to extend our commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry-based investigations and explorations, deepening students’ interests through experimentation, invention and the development of out-of-the-box solutions to complex issues.
Our vibrant, inspiring and welcoming new spaces will further our commitment to a forward- focused learning environment that enables all students to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century to the best of their abilities. With these exciting new spaces as a canvas, we renew our pledge to develop curriculum and pedagogy that reflect current research and best practices, always placing each student at the center of her own learning.
