Advancement Director

Company: German International School Washington D.C.
Location: Potomac
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Job PostingADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR (OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT)Who we are:The German International School Washington DC (GISW) is a leading international school in the Washington DCmetro area. For almost 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through twelfth grade. Asidefrom being the first MINT-EC school in the USA, GISW offers a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a GermanInternational Abitur (DIA) to its students.The German International School Washington D.C. is seeking an experienced Advancement Director for its bilingualPreschool to 12th grade school located in Potomac, MD. Reporting to the Business Director, the AdvancementDirector will lead the School's marketing, development and fundraising efforts inside and outside the school.OPENING: ImmediateGENERALThis position is full-time and exemptINFORMATION:The Advancement Director:--- Together with the Advancement Cttee, the Head of School and the BusinessDirector, cultivates and maintains effective relationships with potential public andprivate partners and with local communities and leadership--- Conceives and implements a plan to attract corporate sponsors and donors anddevelops other fundraising initiatives--- Manages, maintains, and updates a database of all donors, prospects and alumni aswell as foundations/corporations--- Oversees the annual giving campaign and school functions designed to promote agreater sense of community and to increase giving to the school--- Works closely with the HoS, Business Dir., Dir. of Communications, Dir. ofEnrollment Management to create and focus on consistent marketing messagingDESCRIPTION:with internal stakeholders (to maximize retention of students), and externalstakeholders (to ensure new student enrollment)--- Develops strategy for admissions-related outreach and collaborates with theAdmissions & Enrollment Coordinator to ensure a smooth enrollment process--- Develops and implements an effective marketing and advertising plan directed atthe school's target audience(s)--- Collaborates with the Admissions & Enrollment Coordinator at school fairs andsimilar events as needed--- Develops and maintains an alumni network, with the goal of increasing alumniinvolvement with and financial support for the school--- Implements no-cost fundraisers such as Amazon Smiles and other incentiveprograms--- At least 5 years of experience and a proven track record of marketing and funddevelopment and promoting growth at a non-profit entity, ideally a multi-cultural pre-K-12 educational organization--- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; an advanced degree in businessor related field preferred--- Familiarity with German culture; proficiency in English and German preferred--- Familiarity with the needs and challenges of independent schoolsREQUIREMENTS: --- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including public speaking)--- A track record of working cooperatively in a team and facilitating consensus baseddecision-making--- Highly organized with great attention to detail--- Proven ability to develop meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholdersincluding executive level representatives of potential donors--- Minimal travel; attendance required during some evening and weekend events andmeetings--- Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer--- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance--- Personal Leave--- Sick Leave--- Paid HolidaysBenefits:--- Employer paid Disability Insurance--- Retirement Plan with generous employer match*Benefits may vary depending on employment status*To Apply: Please submit your application to jobs@giswashington.org.The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in theadministration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of itsathletic and other school-administered programs.Potomac, December 2020

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