Director of Advancement

The Director of Advancement (DoA) is responsible for increasing engagement and raising contributed funds to support the mission of The Montessori School of the Berkshires. Working with the members of the board and leadership team, the DoA cultivates relationships with individual donors and other potential donors. As a member of the administrative leadership team, the DoA reports to the Head of School (HoS) and is responsible for developing and leading the school’s advancement program as adopted by the Board of Trustees (BoT) and in support of the mission of the school.

The DoA must minimally hold a Bachelor’s degree. Experience and training in advancement and/or fundraising is required. An understanding of and passion for Montessori philosophy is preferred. Continued professional development in the form of conferences, webinars, and networking is expected of all MSB faculty and staff.

Duties of the Director of Advancement include but are not limited to:

Fundraising and Philanthropy

● Directs, designs, and manages the implementation of MSB’s fundraising activities to support school operations and growth, including annual giving, special initiatives, and event-related fundraising in conjunction with the Development Committee

● Works directly with the HoS and Business Manager to determine the philanthropic funding required to meet current and future school needs

● Manages strategies and activities for donor cultivation and solicitation

● Develops and implements volunteer fundraising programs for the Annual Fund in conjunction with the Development Committee

● Develops stewardship and moves management plans for key donors

● Creates a culture of philanthropy on the BoT Internal & Community Relations

● Works with the Development Committee of the BoT and the HoS to develop strategies to meet the school’s fundraising goals

● Develops fundraising support mechanisms for BoT and development volunteers

● Communicates development activities to a variety of constituencies through the Annual Giving Report, the school’s website, and newsletters

● Establishes and maintains connections with alumni families and community members

● In conjunction with the HoS, Director of Operations, and Director of Education works with the MSB Family Community to further annual appeal and event success

Individual Giving and Donor Relations

● Cultivates relationships with school constituents–including families–and inspires support

● Supports HoS and BoT to prepare for the solicitation of major gifts from individual donors and prospects. Actively and strategically stewards and cultivates donors

● Inspires a strong sense of community and pride in MSB among current families, alumni/ae, faculty, staff and other constituent groups through donor recognition events

Foundation/ Corporate Relations

● Builds and expands partnerships with foundations, business/corporations, and other

local organizations, increasing awareness of MSB and its programs

● Works with the Business Manager to identify new sources of philanthropic support

Communications

● Collaborates on web design, press releases, and social media promotion. Assigns specific website review to appropriate administrators and teaching staff

● Collaborates on communication strategies for whole school communication

Development Office Structure

● Manages the development database, records, and gift processing

● Manages pledge reminders and donation acknowledgments

● Manages all administration for the fundraising initiatives

Alumni Relations

● Collects news and information about alumni/ae

● Cultivates and maintains connections with and between alumni/ae

Administrative and Other Duties

● Serves as an active member of the Development Committee of the BoT

● Functions as part of the administrative team at the school

● Supports the school leadership and the school’s mission statement

● Models the school’s values including embracing lifelong learning; self-evaluation, and personal and professional growth.

● Models professional, and ethical behavior; respects student and family confidentiality, works respectfully with families, cooperates and collaborates with staff members

● Performs other duties as requested by the HoS

Salary and Benefits

● Industry competitive salary based on experience

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Todd Covert, Head of School todd@berkshiremontessori.org

Berkshire Montessori School, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification, religion, sexual orientation, disability, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in employment or the administration of admissions programs or policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lenox Dale, MA 01242: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lenox Dale, MA 01242

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000