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Associate Director of Development
The Foote School
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Posted: 14-Jul-25
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$80,000
Categories:
Development/Fund Raising
Associate Director of Development (Office of Development and Alumni & Parent Programs)
Immediate start. Full-time,Exempt.
Position Summary:
The Foote School Development Office works as a team with many shared responsibilities, including every aspect of school fundraising, alumni relations, events, communications, and collaboration with the school’s Parent-Teacher Council and other groups. The office also organizes events, including Grandparents Day, Young Alums Day, and Reunion Weekend; plans off-campus gatherings for alumni; hosts events for donors and informational gatherings about building projects or campaigns; and maintains the database of the school’s various constituents.
The Associate Director of Development role requires managing highly confidential information, superior administrative and organizational skills, and comfort in supervising and overseeing events under pressure. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and flexibility to balance day-to-day priorities with longer-term goals, events, and projects. Professional judgment and mannerisms are a must. This position reports to the Director of Development.
The Foote School is deeply committed to diversity, an inclusive curriculum, and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and beliefs. We seek candidates who are clearly interested in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and execute the Annual Fund program and support major gift and donor relations efforts
Plan and execute a robust calendar of events such as Grandparents Day, Alumni Reunion Weekend, Young Alums Day, and more
Using the Veracross database, process and acknowledge gifts, and perform ongoing database management and reporting
Work closely with the team to support and maximize use of the database for reporting, record-keeping, communicating with targeted groups, and collaborating with other offices at Foote
Participate in Alumni Relations initiatives, including supporting the Alumni Council
Support the Parent-Teacher Council (PTC)
Develop and coordinate communication with alumni, past parents, grandparents, and former faculty, including greetings, announcements, fundraising appeals, invitations, and website content
Participate in the life of the school in a variety of ways by attending PTC meetings and events, supporting other offices as needed, and helping with preparations for school events
Complete additional related tasks as assigned by the Director of Development. The position requires occasional evening and weekend work
Professional Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in an independent school community
Proficiency in Development Database use, preferably Veracross
Ability to plan for and manage multiple tasks and set priorities; meet deadlines; work within budgets; and oversee several projects at once
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
A positive attitude and sense of humor
Initiative, problem-solving skills, and willingness to take on projects of all sizes
Interest in being involved in school activities and events
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried exempt position.
A coeducational school for students in Kindergarten - Grade 9 that reflects its motto, "Gladly will I learn and gladly teach" throughout its strong and varied curriculum. Seventeen-acre campus near downtown New Haven and Yale University.