The Benjamin School, an independent co?educational preparatory school serving students from Pre?K3 through 12th grade, is seeking a Director of Annual and Leadership Giving for its North Palm Beach campus. This role requires a relationship?driven, innovative, and goal?oriented fundraising professional with exceptional attention to detail.

The Director will oversee the daily operations of the Annual Fund and Major Gifts programs, supporting both the School’s capital campaign and its expanding culture of philanthropy. Success in this position includes effectively managing and building consensus among parent volunteer committees. A strong record of cultivating donor relationships and securing major gifts, beginning at the five?figure level and higher, is essential, along with the ability to advance fresh, strategic ideas to advance the Development Department’s work.

Essential Functions 

Annual Fund

• Work closely with the Chief Development Officer to set annual giving goals and priorities consistent with the School’s operating needs

• Develop and implement a detailed operational action plan and calendar for the Annual Fund 

• Lead and create strategy, messaging, and timing for appeals via regular mail, email, and social media in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Communications

• Meet regularly with Annual Fund chairs  
• Approves and oversees monthly Annual Fund progress reports (prepared by Development and Special Events Coordinator) sent to grade chairs, Development Committee Chairs, and Chief Development Officer
• Determine and cultivate Annual Fund volunteers in consultation with Annual Fund chairs
• Strategize and track the progress of the alumni Annual Fund campaign with the Alumni Relations Manager
• Closely coordinates the timing of all annual fund donor outreach with the Director of Special Events (for BASH)

Major Gifts

• Manage portfolio of 100 major gifts prospects in the $50,000 to $250,000 range, including current parents, alumni, grandparents, and parents of alumni

• Grow current donor portfolio through moves management:
• Focus on building the pool of capital campaign  prospects to secure support for campus-wide priorities, including new facilities/renovations and endowments for academic programs, endowed chairs, and financial assistance 
• Craft proposals, talking points, contact reports, and cultivation/stewardship correspondence as needed
• Work with the database administrator to maintain a log of campaign pledges and gifts received
• Assist the Chief Development Officer in recruiting, training, and guiding capital campaign steering committee members to conduct well-developed solicitation strategies
• Participate in development activities, including annual BASH Gala, Leadership receptions and dinners, and alumni events; attend school events like admission open houses, Grandest Friends Day, football games, etc

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work independently, and address several challenges simultaneously
• Possession of a pleasant and collaborative style in the workplace and with volunteers, including board members
• Knowledge of financial planning, tax and charitable gift laws, and planned giving vehicles and methods
• Well-versed in technology, various software suites, and office equipment related to the position
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Effective managerial techniques and approaches; positive leadership style

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFRE) preferred
• 5 years of experience, preferably working at an independent school with a successful background in major gifts

Key Expectations of all TBS employees:

• Demonstrates support for the school’s mission and policies
• Consistently models The Benjamin School values

• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability 

• Takes initiative and ownership in displaying a positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others 

• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school 

Physical and Work Requirements: 

• We expect this person to spend a lot of time out of the office and be actively involved in major gifts work. Regional and national travel will be required. 
• Occasional movement about the office and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Ability to work in excess of 8 hours a day, as well as evening and weekend hours as necessary for events and projects
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned 

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Benjamin School offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision; AFLAC; 403(b) Retirement; Paid Time Off; Flexible Spending; Student Tuition Discounts; Educational Assistance; and School?paid Basic Life Insurance and Long?Term Disability. Additional information is available at www.thebenjaminschool.org.

If selected to advance in our hiring process, you will be required to complete both a background check and a drug screening. In accordance with state regulations, your background check will be conducted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

For more information about the Clearinghouse, including its purpose, FAQs, and additional resources, please visit:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Send resume and letter of interest to juancarlos.fanjul@thebenjaminschool.org 

Please, no telephone calls

DFWP/EOE

About The Benjamin School

Go Benjamin. Then Go Anywhere. At The Benjamin School, students begin a lifelong pursuit of understanding, embracing the excitement of learning, and realizing its unlimited power. Beginning in our PK3 classrooms and continuing through grade 12, students have the opportunity to discover and explore their passions. With sprawling campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, students spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying their natural surroundings. A community of just over 1,300 students is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, achievement, and a strong sense of values. Students learn to balance confidence with humility, and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves and to bring out the best in each other. An exceptional faculty guides children to experience gratification through the pursuit of knowledge. Our Lower School program begins with WOW, our Worlds of Wonder program for 3-year-old students and continues through grade 5. Joy and inspiration guide teacher interaction with our young learners as students explore new concepts and skills through hands-on discovery, teacher-guided investigation, and project-based learning. A warm and ...caring atmosphere centered on the 12 Benjamin Values promotes a sense of respect for one’s self and others and encourages a spirit of belonging. Students are inspired to develop their full potential intellectually, artistically, physically, socially, and emotionally as they mature into the best version of themselves. From the moment middle school students in grades 6-8 arrive on campus, they are guided by a community of supportive educators passionate for teaching the early adolescent. Our exceptionally skillful and creative teachers are characterized by their commitment to the individual student's academic success. An engaging and challenging learning environment fosters confidence, self-esteem, global understanding, personal and civic responsibility, and a love for learning. An interdisciplinary focus rich in technology gives students the tools to apply newly acquired knowledge. A rigorous core curriculum reinforces basic skills and innovative course electives introduce students to a wealth of novel and meaningful information. With 23 Advanced Placement courses and a dozen Honors courses, our Upper School students in grades 9-12 are challenged in all subject areas. Rigorous work is deemed an opportunity by gifted and dynamic teachers who impart academic challenges with clear expectations and support. Character Education is implicit in all we do, and students adhere to the School’s Honor Code with respect and courtesy central to the learning experience. Twice-weekly advisory meetings are held, where faculty serve as advocates for their advisees and foster the personal growth of our upper school students. A comprehensive selection of electives, curricular and co-curricular sports, art programs, and over 40 clubs enable students to discover various opportunities and achievements. Our students excel beyond academics, earning visual, performing, and digital arts awards. A robust athletic program prepares an average of 20% of our graduates to pursue collegiate athletics each year. Benjamin alumni are currently playing in the NFL and MLB. While our curriculum prepares students for the nation's most selective colleges and universities, our College Counseling Office works closely with students to target institutions that best satisfy their individual interests and aspirations. They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

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