Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted: 10-Jun-26
Location: Radnor, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000+
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The Grayson School: Advancement Associate
Are you energized by building relationships with people and being part of something meaningful? Do you enjoy making things happen behind the scenes while also engaging with a vibrant, mission-driven community?
The Grayson School is seeking an Advancement Associate to support the work of the Advancement Office. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, personable, and eager to contribute to a growing school community. The Advancement Associate will work directly with the Head of Advancement and play a key role in advancing fundraising efforts, events, and community engagement initiatives.
This is a hands-on, collaborative role with significant opportunity to learn and grow in school advancement. You’ll gain meaningful, real-world experience while contributing to a start-up nonprofit that is making a tangible impact and experiencing exciting growth and momentum.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and mission-driven school, working closely with leadership and gaining exposure to all aspects of advancement. Ideal for someone early in their career or looking to grow into development, communications, or nonprofit work, this role offers the chance to build valuable skills while helping to advance a school community doing deeply important work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide day-to-day support to the Head of Advancement across all initiatives
- Assist with planning and execution of events, including the GROW Gala and other community and donor events
- Communicate with families, donors, and community members in a professional and warm manner with tact and discretion
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date constituent records in Veracross
- Enter and process gifts, track donations, and support basic reporting needs
- Draft and send donor acknowledgments, including thank-you notes and letters
- Support outreach efforts, including emails, invitations, and follow-ups
- Assist with annual fund and other fundraising efforts through coordination and organization
- Support logistics for meetings, events, and advancement projects
- Pitch in where needed—this is a role for someone flexible and ready to help across all areas
YOU MUST BE:
- A strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
- Comfortable interacting with a wide range of people, including families, donors, faculty, and trustees
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to manage multiple tasks and follow through on deadlines
- Positive, professional, and dependable
- A team player who is also comfortable taking direction and executing independently
- Social, approachable, and confident representing the school in a public-facing role
WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree (or relevant experience)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfort with data entry, database management, and attention to detail
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities
- Comfort with technology and willingness to learn systems like Veracross
- Required clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI, etc.) prior to start
IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience with Veracross or another CRM/database
- Experience in events, communications, customer service, or nonprofit work
- Interest in education or school communities
- Experience with gifted learners
The Grayson School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of students and/or school employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age, and/or any other protected characteristics under all applicable laws or school policies in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies, athletics, and other school-administered programs and activities. The Grayson School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating a just, equitable, and inclusive community at our school.
