Washington Episcopal School (WES) is seeking a full-time Development Gifts and Events Associate. The candidate will be responsible for data management and event coordination and also work closely with the development team and parent volunteers. He/she should enjoy working in a small team-setting and be able to handle a variety of responsibilities and juggle numerous tasks in a school environment.
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and will have demonstrated successful experience working with all aspects of fundraising and donor management systems and online giving platforms, as well as experience or a desire to learn event management and implementation. He/she must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient in generating and executing a variety of mailings. He/she must have outstanding organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and creative-thinking and problem-solving skills.
WES, established in 1986, is an independent, co-educational school for approximately 300 students, from Nursery through Grade 8, located in Bethesda, MD. The school’s mission is to inspire academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
WES is committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Major Responsibilities:
· Manage all gift and data entry and output into and out of Raiser’s Edge and Auction Maestro.
· Manage and execute various critical duties for the annual Auction event including training and managing volunteers.
· Manage and execute development and other school events in collaboration with the development team.
· In coordination with the development team, organize, coordinate, generate, and process a variety of mailings and lists for community building and/or fundraising activities.
· Maintain thorough records of donor giving and correspondence; reconcile donations on a regular basis.
· Set-up and use, and train personnel on the use of online payment programs.
· Be responsible for accurate reporting and processing of cash, check, credit card, and Venmo income transactions across many income streams.
· Work with the development team to generate and implement new strategies for engaging and recognizing various constituencies, donors, and volunteers.
· Perform general office duties as necessary in a small-office setting.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development:
· Manage vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
· Assist with aspects of the Annual Fund, Auction, and Capital Campaign as needed.
· Serve on the Board of Trustees Development Committee.
· Attend professional conferences.
· Maintain close working relationships with the entire WES staff.
· Assist with school projects as needed.
Qualifications:
· Ability to provide a high level of customer service and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
· Honesty and trustworthiness is critical.
· Self-starter who completes projects independently and collaborates well in a team environment.
· Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
· Able to prioritize and balance a variety of projects simultaneously and meet critical time deadlines.
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