Details
Posted: 14-Feb-24
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Development/Fund Raising
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Founded in 1866, Noble and Greenough School is a non-sectarian, rigorous academic community dedicated to student growth and self-discovery. Nobles inspires students to achieve their highest potential and to lead lives characterized by service to others. One of Nobles’ deepest values is “relationship before task”: we believe that excellence is built on community and connection. Nobles is committed to creating a learning environment that represents diversity of race, gender identities, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, background, experience, and perspective. Doing so is intrinsic to our mission and improves the educational experience for all.
The Director of Development Services (DDS) will be a strategic and analytical leader who oversees the day-to-day operational elements of the Development and Graduate Affairs Office. This position reports to the Director of Development and will manage the systems, support, and operations functions. As a member of the Development and Graduate Affairs’ Senior Management Team, they will work cross-functionally with senior colleagues to define, scope, and implement strategy while providing leadership to key operating functions and playing an active role in achieving the department’s ambitious fundraising goals.
The DDS will understand the motivations and needs of the front-line fundraising and graduate affairs team and effectively seek to utilize data and information to strengthen current relationships and discover new sources of philanthropic support that match the institution's fundraising priorities and goals for community engagement. They will recognize that data is one of the organization’s most important business assets and will ensure a high level of fundraising and relationship data quality, development, management, and stewardship. In doing so, the DDS will play integral roles in soliciting and stewarding the prospect and donor constituencies.
Key Responsibilities
Data and Records Management
- Develops and directs the information and records management operations.
- Ensures high standards of data integrity and compliance.
- Designs and manages a thoughtful prospect and moves management system to support relationship building and direct fundraising.
- Guides solicitation strategy of direct response program and prepares lists for all mailings, emails, and other communications with constituents.
- Prepares regular reports (gift income, pledge, campaign, prospect, financial, etc.) as well as project-specific reports for leadership.
- Regularly reconciles with Finance, coordinates, and prepares information for end-of-year audit and annual report.
Stewardship and Donor Relations
- Directs the donor stewardship program, including recognition of major donors to capital campaigns and the Annual Nobles Fund.
- Manages the prospect research program.
- Oversees the gift processing and donor acknowledgment operation.
Leadership and Management
- Supervises the Assistant Director of Operations and Donor Relations and the Development and Database Coordinator.
- Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is the liaison between development and the business and technology offices.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a fundraising setting, including a mix of operations roles.
- Expertise in management information systems and software programs, including Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office, and integrating such programs with other systems utilized by Nobles.
- Advanced knowledge of fundraising activities, processes, and procedures, preferably in the education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- A high level of professionalism and integrity with an understanding of and appreciation for a team-oriented management style.
- A commitment to continued professional development.
How to Apply:
People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Noble and Greenough School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Director of Development Lisa Rose), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Zack Lehman at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.A. Please do not contact the school directly.
- A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in a fundraising setting, including a mix of operations roles.
- Expertise in management information systems and software programs, including Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Office, and integrating such programs with other systems utilized by Nobles.
- Advanced knowledge of fundraising activities, processes, and procedures, preferably in the education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- A high level of professionalism and integrity with an understanding of and appreciation for a team-oriented management style.
- A commitment to continued professional development.
About Noble and Greenough School
Founded by George Washington Copp Noble in 1866, Noble and Greenough School is a non-sectarian, rigorous academic community dedicated to motivating and inspiring students to achieve their highest potential and to lead lives characterized by service to others. Nobles is committed to creating a learning environment that represents diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, background, experience, and perspective. Doing so is intrinsic to our mission and improves the educational experience for all.
People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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