Director of Development

Boulder Country Day (BCD) is seeking energetic individuals who enjoy working in a school environment!

About Boulder Country Day School

BCD is a premier independent school in Boulder. For over 30 years, Boulder Country Day School has been at the forefront of education in the Boulder Valley and we offer an educational experience where empowered students ignite global change. We invite you to discover the BCD difference! From the employees we hire, to our welcoming and safe campus environment, to the curriculum we teach, at BCD we honor and celebrate community and students.

Director of Development

BCD is seeking a skilled and visionary fundraising professional to lead its development efforts. An integral part of the school community, the Director of Development is the champion of BCD’s culture of philanthropy, is a steward of the school and its resources, and a strategic thinker who will fuel and oversee a dynamic fundraising program.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on and collaborative leader with proven experience in fundraising operations. Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Development will be a member of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, will interface with the Board of Trustees, and will engage actively with BCD’s constituencies.

This is a full time, exempt, onsite, 12 month position.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Work with the Head of the School, the Director of Finance, and the Board’s Development Committee to develop and oversee the annual fundraising goals. Evaluate progress toward these goals, refine as needed, and communicate progress.
• Develop and execute strategic fundraising plans encompassing individual giving, major gifts, and events, focusing on sustainable revenue growth.
• Develop and manage all activities related to school fundraising initiatives, including but not limited to the Annual Fund, Gala, and Capital Campaigns, with a focus on both participation and dollars raised.
• Develop and oversee donor gratitude and recognition programs, including acknowledgment letters, reports, and special events.
• Develop strategies to deepen alumni and grandparent engagement and increase donor participation rates.
• Develop the strategy for and prepare briefing materials for administrators and trustees to engage, ask, and steward donors.
• Manage a portfolio of current and potential donors. 
• With the Director of Marketing, create solicitation and communication materials that align with BCD’s brand identity
• As appropriate, solicit corporate or foundation proposals and/or apply for eligible grants
• Along with the Head of School, share supervision of an executive assistant 
• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team implementing BCD’s strategic plan and managing school business, budget, strategy, and operations
• Manage and grow a diverse portfolio of current and prospective donors through a target moves management plan.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by the Head of School

This job may be a great fit for you if:

• You have a combination of fundraising expertise and nonprofit leadership
• You are mission driven and passionate about education
• You are a self starter and looking forward to making an impact
•  You are someone who takes initiative, likes working independently, thinks boldly, and has the confidence to lead with both strategy and action 

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary from $100,000-$120,000
• Generous Paid Time Off including 12 paid holidays, as well as 12 paid vacation days and 8 paid sick days, and breaks during Thanksgiving, winter and spring school breaks
• Approximately 92% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance for employees 
• Annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• A generous retirement savings plan with a 5% employer match
• Tuition reduction up to 50% for students of employees that enroll in BCD

Core Values

BCD has coalesced around a shared set of values that define our community and support our mission. Our values are the cornerstones of how we show up and are tenets we work hard to uphold everyday. To embody our values thoroughly and authentically means to take care of ourselves and others, explore many paths on our learning journey, meet new challenges with a sense of curiosity, and create inclusion and belonging in all aspects of the school experience in order to be part of something bigger than ourselves. All candidates for this position must not only commit to these values, but also work diligently to help bring them to life on a daily basis.