Development Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all constituent records in various databases, including Veracross.
• Revitalize and implement an Annual Giving program that will be the foundation for establishing a culture of giving at The Studio School.
• Organize, develop, and support other philanthropic initiatives, such as Circle of Friends and the Gala.
• Thoroughly research donor profiles and maintain a list of prospective, current, and past donors.
•  Develop and execute fundraising outreach, including solicitation emails, documents, invitations to events, and acknowledgements.
• Serve as a liaison to the Head of School and Board members to coordinate fundraising events.
• Attend Board meetings as needed regarding support.
• Create timelines and reports to present to executive leadership and the Board.
• Produce background and briefing materials for the Head of School and Board members for cultivation and stewardship of prospects.
• Submit grant proposals on behalf of the Head of School.Execute a strong stewardship and cultivation of donor support.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• High degree of tact, discretion, grace, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Studio School community members
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills, and knowledge of basic office management techniques, i.e., workflow, filing systems, scheduling, etc.
• Maintain and keep all projects on track
• Excellent computer skills; high level of comfort navigating database systems, CRM, and application portals; familiarity with MSWord and/or Google Drive apps.
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with others

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in an educational environment or at a small not-for-profit