Development Operations Manager

Maret is seeking a development operations manager to support the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Development Office, event logistics, and administrative functions. This position plays an essential role in supporting a culture of philanthropy and engagement across the Maret community. The operations manager also serves as a key partner ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of  gift processing and stewardship. Ideal candidates will be highly organized, collaborative, detail- and goal-oriented with database experience. Candidates must show initiative, flexibility, and strong problem-solving abilities. The development operations manager is an integral member of the Maret community, and candidates must reflect Maret’s mission and core values.

The development operations manager will also support Maret’s various community events, especially those managed by the Development Office, and be fully engaged in faculty meetings, trainings, and initiatives. Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of three years of advancement operations, database management, nonprofit administration, or related experience, preferably in an independent school or nonprofit setting are required. Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is preferred. This is a full-time, 12-month, in-office position. The development operations manager reports directly to the director of development.

Responsibilities for the development operations manager include, but are not limited to:

• Manage gift batching, pledge tracking, acknowledgment processes, and donor stewardship reporting, producing timely and accurate gift acknowledgments, tax receipts, and pledge reminders;
• Support prospect research, prospect management, and donor engagement strategies;
• Support the operations of the Development Office through the creation and maintenance of efficient and effective workflows;
• Coordinate office processes, systems, procedures, calendars, timelines, communications, and project management for advancement initiatives;
• Provide operational and logistical support for fundraising events, volunteer management, and donor engagement programs;
• Coordinate invitation lists, RSVP tracking, event registration systems, and post-event reporting;
• Support annual giving, capital campaigns, alumni engagement, and stewardship initiatives through project coordination and data management;
• Support the school’s database manager in ensuring the integrity, maintenance, and functionality of the donor database and constituent records;
• Assist the school’s database manager in generating reports, mailing lists, and data exports, gift and data entry, events, and leadership needs;
• Support the implementation and tracking of strategic development priorities and campaigns;
• Support constituent communications;
• Assist with implementation and training related to advancement software and digital tools;
• Serve as liaison with technology partners as needed.

The salary $85,000-$100,000.  The salary offered is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's experience and education, budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Maret’s dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert teachers inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work. 

Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.

All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.

To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to: developmentposition@maret.org. Please email from an individual email account as we will not open materials sent from a third-party firm or address. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.