Director of Outreach and Advancement

This job description indicates the general duties and physical requirements of work performed by the employee with this job designation. It should not be interpreted or construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements required of the employee assigned to this job, as these might vary from day to day or as business needs demand.Summary:The Director of Advancement and Outreach leads the strategic planning and execution of Linden Waldorf Schools fundraising and related outreach efforts. This role is responsible for the annual fund, planned giving, and special events. This role works closely with the Head of School on major gifts and manages all aspects of donor cultivation and stewardship. As a member of the administrative team, this role will interact with a wide variety of stakeholders and will collaborate with the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism committee to ensure that materials and collaterals appeal to a culturally broad cross-section of the Nashville community. This is a full-time, exempt, year-round position.Primary Responsibilities:Manage donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardshipPlan and coordinate fundraising activitiesManage related internal and external marketing, mailings, and collaterals (including annual fund appeals, promotions and invitations for events, and the annual report of giving)Manage donor databaseProvide support to the Head of School for activities related to a capital campaignActively participate in articulating the vision, values, and mission of Linden Waldorf School and inspiring others to serve these goals in the spirit of communityOversee departmental budgetProvide regular monthly progress reports to the Board and Head of SchoolCreate outreach materials for alumni, donors, and extended community membersServe as a member of the administrative team and participate in shared responsibilities that lie thereinOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited universityMinimum 2 years professional fundraising or related experience (non-profit sector or independent school experience preferred)Must embrace the mission, vision, and values of Linden Waldorf SchoolKnowledge and Skills Required:Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse groupsAbility to review and analyze dataCapacity to strategically plan and manage projects, prioritizing effectively to meet goals, budgets, and deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and donor database managementPlease visit our website at

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