DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
This unique educational institution and arts organization is seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced fundraiser who will plan and execute successful annual fund campaigns, further develop the organization’s endowment, and lead all efforts for special projects and capital campaigns. The Director of Development plays a critical role in meeting financial goals which further the mission of the American Boychoir School and the fulfillment of its long-range plan. The Director of Development provides leadership in the seeking of funding for all areas of institutional giving; developing and maintaining of relationships with all donor constituency groups; and ensuring of institutional and individual donor financial compliance and department financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be a proven fundraiser who understands philanthropy in both educational and arts institutions, have demonstrated success in procuring funding from individuals, corporations, foundations and government, and will be adept and knowledgeable in the use of databases and other technological tools pertinent to fundraising.

Founded in 1937, The American Boychoir is the United States’ premier concert boys’ choir and one of the finest boychoirs in the world.  For seventy years it has been dazzling audiences worldwide with its unique blend of musical sophistication, effervescent spirit and ensemble virtuosity.  In addition to maintaining an active national and international touring schedule, The American Boychoir performs and records regularly with world-class artists and ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, opera superstar Jessye Norman, pop diva Beyoncé, Bobby McFerrin and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.  Comprised of boys in grades four through eight, and representing 24 states in the U.S., as well as Switzerland, France, Taiwan and Korea, The American Boychoir offers a unique and rigorous musical and academic curriculum, and fellowship for young people. Founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1937, the Choir has been located in Princeton, New Jersey since 1950.

Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements by mail or email. No phone calls please.

Mail:
Robert Rund, President
American Boychoir School
19 Lambert Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
Email: rrund@americanboychoir.org
(Posted: 08/26/08)

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE - MAJOR GIFTS
St. Philip's Academy is seeking a qualified candidate for Development Associate. The Development Associate will work with the Director of Development and Head of School to help to secure the school's overall fundraising goals with a specific focus on major gifts. The Associate will participate in developing donor fundraising strategies, cultivating and researching new prospects, stewarding existing relationships, and targeting mid-level prospects. The qualified candidate should possess excellent communication and writing skills, ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines, be a self starter who is detail-oriented and has a strong work ethic. The candidate should be able to demonstrate a proven record of successful cultivation and solicitation of gifts, or other comparable experience. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Previous fundraising experience is preferred.

St. Philip's Academy is a K-8 school which seeks to provide a rigorous and moral education to elementary and middle school children of the city of Newark and its environs. St. Philip's, a school in the Episcopal tradition, strives to create within its students a love of learning, an intellectual curiosity, and a sense of duty to the community that will enable them to make thoughtful and morally informed decisions throughout their lives. Leadership qualities are developed in a culturally diverse experience. The School exists to provide a unique educational opportunity for capable students, regardless of their ability to pay, enabling them upon graduation to be successful in the most selective secondary schools in the nation. We seek to provide a model of educational excellence, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the city of Newark.

St. Philip's offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits and encourages minorities and candidates from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds to apply. For additional information on the school, please visit our website at www.stphilipsacademy.org

Send your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:
St. Philip's Academy
Attention: Charity Steinruck
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Email: csteinruck@stphilipsacademy.org
No phone calls please.
(Posted: 08/26/08)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS & ANNUAL GIVING
The Pingry School, an independent K-12 day school located in Martinsville, NJ, seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving to help implement an integrated alumni relations and annual giving program. Responsibilities include: recruiting, training and managing young alumni and annual fund volunteers; managing all related events and activities for assigned decades, including class reunions, regional, and campus programs; soliciting Annual Fund prospects; and coordinating all Annual Fund appeals.

A minimum of one year related or direct experience in alumni relations and/or fundraising is preferred. We seek detail-oriented individuals with enthusiasm and creativity; excellent written, oral, interpersonal and computer skills are required. Salary is commensurate with experience; bachelor's degree required.
Mail, email or fax letter of introduction and resume to:
Jackie Sullivan
Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
The Pingry School
P.O. Box 366
Martinsville, NJ 08836
jsullivan@pingry.org
Fax: 908-647-5035
No phone calls please.
(Posted 07/16/08)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF THE PARENT FUND
The Pingry School, an independent K-12 day school located in Martinsville, NJ, seeks a full-time Associate Director of The Parent Fund to help implement an integrated parent relations and annual giving program. Responsibilities include: managing and implementing all aspects of The Parent Fund; soliciting Annual Fund prospects; serving as liaison to the Parents' Association; and managing all fundraising related events and activities for parent, past parent, grandparent and faculty/staff donors.

A minimum of three years of direct experience in constituent relations, volunteer management, and fundraising is required. We seek detail-oriented individuals with enthusiasm and creativity; excellent written, oral, interpersonal and computer skills are required. Salary is commensurate with experience; bachelor's degree required. Mail, email or fax letter of introduction and resume to:
Jackie Sullivan
Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
The Pingry School
P.O. Box 366
Martinsville, NJ 08836
jsullivan@pingry.org
Fax: 908-647-5035
No phone calls please.
(Posted 07/16/08)

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
Moorestown Friends School is a Quaker, Independent, coed day school serving 725 students in grades preschool through 12. The Director of Annual Giving is a fund-raising position. The Director will coordinate and implement all aspects of the school's Annual Giving program. In 2007-08, the MFS Annual Fund surpassed $615,000. In June 2008, Moorestown Friends School was recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education with a Circle of Excellence Overall Performance Award for Educational Fundraising.

Responsibilities for the Director of Annual Giving include the preparation of all direct mail and on-line solicitations for the Annual Fund; recruiting, managing and supporting fund-raising volunteers; organizing phonathons; visiting and soliciting individual prospects; and developing prospect research reports.

This is a full-time, 12 month administrative appointment, renewable annually. The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Director of Development. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; a competitive benefits package is available.

Bachelor's degree required. This position requires superior communication, writing, planning, and organizational skills. Some successful fundraising experience, preferably in an independent school, is desired. Candidates must be able to recruit and train volunteers. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with the many constituencies associated with the school.

A detailed job description is listed on the school website, www.mfriends.org. Interested and qualified candidates should forward via regular mail or e-mail a cover letter, resume (which must include the names and addresses of three professional references), writing sample and/or sample of work to the following:
Stephen Zakroff, Director of Development
Moorestown Friends School
110 E. Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
szakroff@mfriends.org
Moorestown Friends School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
(Posted 07/16/08)

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Waldorf School of Princeton is part of an educational movement of over 900 Rudolf Steiner Schools worldwide dedicated to recognizing the unique spirit in each child. Through a rich curriculum integrating the academic, the artistic, and the practical, the Waldorf School of Princeton guides children to foster self knowledge and meet the world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought and the strength of purpose.

We are seeking a Director of Development who is inspired by progressive independent education. The Director will plan and implement all development activities associated with the annual fund, major gift campaigns, alumni relations, special events, and publications. He/She will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and stewarding potential donors. The Director of Development will work with the Board of Trustees and the Administrator to develop a strategic and long term plan for development. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required, as well as three years of experience working at a non-profit organization, preferably at an independent school.

A cover letter, resume, salary requirements and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent to:
Nancy Lemmo
School Administrator
Waldorf School of Princeton
1062 Cherry Hill Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-466-1970 x11
Email: nlemmo@Princetonwaldorf.org
Website: www.Princetonwaldorf.org
(Posted 07/08/08)

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Pennington School seeks an experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position of Director of Development. The Director of Development reports to the Head of School, works closely with the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees, and manages a full-time staff of six. The Director oversees all fundraising initiatives, including but not limited to the annual fund, capital campaign, endowed gifts, and planned giving. The Director identifies and cultivates donor prospects, acts as a steward for major gifts, sustains alumni relationships, and works with volunteers on a variety of endeavors. The Director of Development must be well organized and attentive to detail, and enthusiastic about travel and meeting new people; he or she must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. The Director must be willing to work hard, and he or she must understand the importance of showing appreciation to all who support the institution. The Director of Development is one of the best promoters of the School and its mission, and a creative, passionate, energetic and optimistic individual who thrives on challenge will find this position to be an exciting opportunity to influence positively the future of the school.

The Pennington School was founded in 1838 and is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs, with a current enrollment of 471 students. Its curriculum is college preparatory, also incorporating small programs for international students and for students with learning differences. Athletics and the creative and performing arts are important facets of the School's curriculum.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of development experience, preferably in an academic setting. A cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent to the following address:
Beverly Tucker
Administrative Assistant
The Pennington School
110 West Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(Posted 06/03/08)

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Link Community School, a private middle school institution providing a rigorous academic program for Newark youngsters of all academic abilities, seeks a Director of Finance and Facilities. The Director will be responsible for overseeing all matters regarding the school's finances and facilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Fiscal Responsibilities

• Developing the School’s annual operating and capital budget, and overseeing all expenditures throughout the budget period.
• Working with the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees and the school’s accountant.
• Serving as a liaison with Title I and collaborating with the Dean of Students and Vice Principal, Director of Studies in servicing students.
• Overseeing and preparing monthly financial reports on income and expenses, cash flow and the School’s investments; managing all bookkeeping duties including paying bills, making deposits, and balancing the School’s accounts on a monthly basis; and managing all the School’s financial accounts including banking and investment accounts.
• Executing payroll and all payroll related issues on a timely basis including administering retirement plans; and overseeing all aspects of school and employee insurance including health, liability, workers’ compensation and vehicle insurance, reporting any employee health, liability or insurance concerns to the Principal.
• Following up with parents who have outstanding debts, collaborating with the Vice Principal, Director of Institutional Advancement when necessary to identify solutions to families’ challenges
• Working with the development office to coordinate and reconcile the proper accounting, investment and use of development income (donations to the school) with the school’s financial accounting.

Facilities Responsibilities

• Overseeing the maintenance and repair of the school plant, including managing Link’s custodial staff, Link’s relationship with the cleaning company, and contractors who complete renovation and repair work in the building.
• Collaborating with the Vice Principal, Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Annual Fund to identify appropriate capital projects and provide appropriate reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating the work of the main office staff, including, but not limited to all school mailings, preparation of Progress Reports and Report Cards, sorting mail, ordering supplies, preparing and distributing monthly duty calendar, preparing the fire drill calendar and placing lunch orders;
• Overseeing and coordinating the work of the kitchen staff, including, but not limited to timely preparation of meals, proper care of the kitchen and its equipment and timely preparation of reports; and

Requirements:

• Appropriate educational and professional experience;
• Professional, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated;
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong management skills;
• Capacity to manage multiple deadline-oriented projects simultaneously;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle confidential matters with discretion, and develop a broad knowledge of the organization's programs, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Quick Books and other relevant software.

Link Community School seeks to provide an outstanding independent middle school education for Newark adolescents of all academic abilities from economically disadvantaged families. Link endeavors to create a powerful learning community built on a collective commitment to excellence and enduring core values. By building a strong academic foundation and installing life long values, Link aims to develop students who will be successful in higher education and responsible and resourceful citizens who give back to others. For more information about Link Community School, please visit www.linkschool.org
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Marnie G. McKoy, Principal
Link Community School
120 Livingston Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Fax: 973-642-1978
Email: mmkoy@linkschool.org
(Posted 05/14/08)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI
Saddle River Day School, a K-12 independent school in Bergen County, New Jersey seeks an Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations. This person serves as a member of the Administrative Team, and reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations oversees the operation of the Alumni Office and assists the Director of Development with all Development Office functions. Experience with Raiser's Edge Software and strong written and verbal communications skills are essential to this position. Please e-mail resume to:
Jane Wenning, Director of Development
jwenning@saddleriverday.org
No phone calls please.
(Posted 05/14/08)

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER/GRANT WRITER
St. Philip’s Academy, an independent K-8 school in Newark , NJ , was founded on the belief that all children are equal. We exist to demonstrate that an inner-city population can and will embrace the same opportunities for academic excellence and high achievement that exist in our most affluent communities. We strive to prepare our graduates for academic success at the most selective independent day and boarding schools across the nation.

St. Philip’s Academy seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Communications Manager/Grant Writer.

Position Description:
The Communications Manager will be responsible for managing the school’s relationship with the press, including creating and distributing press releases, and following up on media leads. The communications function also involves overseeing all general marketing/communications materials, including creating a bi-annual newsletter, brochures and general marketing materials.

The Grant Writer will be responsible for creating, editing and assembling new grant proposals based on organizational needs and funding priorities. This person will write proposals for continued funding, while researching potential new funding sources.

Candidate Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about and committed to the mission of St. Philip’s Academy. The position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and team work as well as personal initiative. High energy, flexibility and an abiding interest in urban education are critical.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Previous communications/grant writing experience is preferred, but not required.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We encourage minorities and candidates from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds to apply. For more information about the school, please visit www.stphilipsacademy.org.

Please email a resume and cover letter to development@stphilipsacademy.org. No phone calls please.
(Posted 04/11/08)

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE: MAJOR GIFTS
St. Philip’s Academy, an independent K-8 school in Newark, NJ, was founded on the belief that all children are equal. We exist to demonstrate that an inner-city population can and will embrace the same opportunities for academic excellence and high achievement that exist in our most affluent communities. We strive to prepare our graduates for academic success at the most selective independent day and boarding schools across the nation.

St. Philip’s Academy seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to serve as Development Associate.

Position Description:
The Development Associate will work with the Director of Development and Head of School to help to secure the school’s overall fundraising goals with a specific focus on major gifts. The Associate will participate in developing donor fundraising strategies, cultivating and researching new prospects, stewarding existing relationships, reaching out to lapsed donors, and targeting mid-level prospects. The Development Associate may also participate in event planning.

Candidate Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about and committed to the mission of St. Philip’s Academy. The position requires exceptional interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills. Qualified candidates will have a strong work ethic and personal initiative as well as be a team player. High energy, flexibility and an abiding interest in urban education are critical.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Previous fundraising experience is preferred, but not required.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. We encourage minorities and candidates from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds to apply. For more information about the school, please visit www.stphilipsacademy.org.

Please email a resume and cover letter to development@stphilipsacademy.org. No phone calls please.
(Posted 04/11/08)

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AND REUNION GIVING
The Director of Alumni Relations and Reunion Giving is responsible for the school’s alumnae/i programs and Annual Fund support from major reunion classes. The successful candidate will have an ability to create, strengthen, and manage programs and events that enhance alumnae/i involvement and support of the school.

Specific responsibilities include managing alumni reunions, regional gatherings, volunteer recruitment, award programs, young alumni/ae programs, alumni weekend, annual fund support from major reunion classes and overseeing the Alumni Board.

Candidates must have experience in alumni programs, fundraising, special events management, or related experience in other fields. Evidence of energy, initiative, creativity, the ability to attract, recruit and manage volunteers, and a commitment to independent school education will be considered carefully. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

The application deadline is April 11 th and the preferred starting date is July 1 st. Interested candidates should submit letter and resume to:
Andrew C. Hamlin
Director of Advancement
PO Box 75
Princeton Day School
Princeton , NJ 08542
ahamlin@PDS.org
(Posted 03/17/08)

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Montclair Cooperative School, a small, progressive, independent school, in Mont clair, NJ, seeks a Director of Development. Job starts June, 2008.

Knowledge of independent school fund-raising is essential. Applicant must have excellent verbal and written skills, team-building skills, and computer competence. The Director will work closely with the Head of School and be an integral part of a leadership team including board members, administrative staff and parent volunteers. Salary commensurate with experience.
If interested, please send resume to Bruce Kanze at brucek@montclaircoop.org
(Posted 03/03/08)

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
The Montclair Kimberley Academy is an independent co-educational day school with an enrollment of 1040 students (Pre-K -12). As a result of the recent strategic planning process, MKA now intends to move all aspects of its development program forward more aggressively. Thus, MKA now seeks a Director of Annual Giving for a program that currently raises a little more than one million dollars annually.

The successful candidate will understand innately the appeal of an independent day school; have the personality to convey the MKA story convincingly; possess above average speaking and writing skills; will be extremely well organized; energetic; able to plan ahead; and be a team player in the office. This Director is responsible for all aspects of the Annual Giving program -- will recruit and train key volunteers among the current parent body; travel to visit with key volunteers in each alumni class, with an emphasis on reunion classes; and, in general, assure a successful, steadily growing, Annual Giving program.

Interested candidates should mail or email a cover letter, resume, and list of references to:
Geoffrey W. Branigan
Director of Development & External Affairs
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
gbranigan@montclairkimberley.org
Phone: 973-509-7940
Fax: 973-509-7950
(Posted 03/03/08)

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)
Link Community School, a private middle school institution providing a rigorous academic program for Newark youngsters of all academic abilities, seeks a Development Assistant for the school's Office of Institutional Advancement. The Office of Institutional Advancement raises over $1.9 million each year for its operating needs, and encompasses the following components: fundraising through grants, special events, annual appeals; partnerships to provide extra-curricular programming for students, alumni relations, communications, and volunteer coordination. The Development Assistant will provide support for donor relations, event planning and coordination and other development efforts. This position is part-time and requires approximately 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Database Management and Donor Relations
* Manage and maintain the Raiser's Edge database
* Record and acknowledge all donations
* Prepare gifts reports
* Prepare mail merges and mass mailings
Event Planning and Coordination
* Participate in special events and provide support as needed; and
* Assist in preparing promotional materials and invitations
Other
* Prepare information packets
* File all documents and correspondence
* Order office supplies and stationery
* Perform other duties as needed

Requirements:
* Appropriate educational and professional experience;
* Professional, enthusiastic, detail-oriented. and self-motivated;
* Exceptional writing, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills;
* Capacity to manage multiple deadline-oriented projects simultaneously;
* Ability to exercise sound organization's programs, practices, policies, and procedures.
* Proficiency in Word, Excel and working knowledge of databases (Raiser's Edge is desired).

Link Community School seeks to provide an outstanding independent middle school education for Newark adolescents of all academic abilities from economically disadvantaged families. Link endeavors to create a powerful learning community built on a collective commitment to excellence and enduring core values. By building a strong academic foundation and instilling life long values, Link aims to develop students who will be successful in higher education and responsible and resourceful citizens who give back to others. For more information about Link Community School, please visit www.linkschool.org
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Maria Pilar Paradiso
Vice Principal, Director of Institutional Advancement
Link Community School
120 Livingston Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Fax: 973-642-1978
Email: maria.paradiso@linkschool.org
(Posted 01/14/08)

DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS AND PLANNED GIVING
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving will develop strategies to cultivate relationships that will lead to solicitations and stewardship of major and planned gifts. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, writing skills and be willing to travel. Qualified candidates will have previous experience.

Morristown-Beard School is a co-educational, independent day school fro students grades 6-12 enrolling 500 students in Morristown, New Jersey. The School is the result of the merger of the Beard School for girls and the Morristown School for boys, both established in 1891.

Mail, email or fax letter of interest and resume to:
Alison J. Cady, Director of Development
Morristown-Beard School
70 Whippany Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
acady@mobeard.org
Fax: 973-532-7648
(Posted 2/20/07 Updated 01/02/08)