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

Development Officer