The Bay School of San Francisco

Mission-Aligned Philanthropy

Design and execute strategic plans for near-term success and long-term growth of annual fundraising, major gifts, campaign programs, and alumni engagement  in support of the sustainability and development of Bay. Work closely and build relationships with the chief advancement & enrollment officer, head of school, board of trustees, and the leadership team to promote the role of fundraising and philanthropy at Bay, and develop multi-year plans to ensure that the school develops an ongoing culture of philanthropy. Develop, coach, and mentor colleagues, key volunteers, and trustees to take an active role in building relationships and fundraising. Partner across Bay’s leadership, faculty, admissions, and communications to integrate philanthropy into the fabric of school life and amplify Bay’s distinctive story. Be a visible, engaged presence in Bay’s daily life in order to share the school’s story with authenticity and inspiration. Conduct personal requests for all aspects of fundraising.
Donor Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship

Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, students, and other stakeholders to effectively and authentically share Bay’s educational approach and student impact. Develop and expand the major gifts program through high-touch, authentic relationships while fostering existing donor relationships at all levels of giving. Collaborate with the development team to plan and produce fundraising events including donor receptions, meetings, and other special events. Develop an alumni engagement program to connect with alumni and find ways for alumni to engage with the community in alignment with the school’s philanthropic goals. Collaborate with the chief advancement & enrollment officer, head of school, board of trustees, and administrative leadership to develop a campaign strategy aligned with Bay’s values and strategic priorities.
Departmental Leadership

Supervise and offer outstanding mentorship, feedback, support, professional growth, and guidance to the development team, which currently comprises three full-time positions that report to the director, and a temporary contract position to manage the early stages of the campaign. Provide ongoing assessment of roles and responsibilities for the purpose of ensuring the development team has proper staffing aligned with fundraising goals and needs of the school, which may include augmenting the staff to support major gifts and alumni engagement. Implement best practices in data recording and management, gift acknowledgment and reporting, donor relations, giving policies and confidentiality of information. Report directly to the chief advancement & enrollment officer, liaise and partner regularly with the head of school, and perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; advanced coursework or degree preferred A proven track record of fundraising success, including an ability to cultivate, solicit, and secure major contributions through excellent relationship management skills Multiple years of increasing responsibility in fundraising and donor cultivation, preferably in an educational, nonprofit, or mission-aligned setting Experience leading and coordinating the work of a high-performing fundraising team Comprehensive understanding of advancement best practices and demonstrated proficiency with leading-edge fundraising technology
Leadership and Personal Qualities

Proclivity for relationship-building across different constituencies, including alumni, trustees, parents and guardians, staff and faculty, and friends of the school Exceptional communication skills, both written and public speaking, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences Highly organized and detail-oriented, with robust analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities effectively A relational and authentic leadership style to mentor and develop a high-performing team Good judgment and discretion, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships while maintaining confidentiality Deep cultural competency and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging An alignment with The Bay School mission, philosophy, and precepts An eagerness to actively participate in the full life of a high school, including community events that may occur outside of standard working hours