Development Associate

Company: Seattle Country Day School
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Reports to: Director of DevelopmentStarting Date: April 2025Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students, grades K-8, on a 2.4-acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.At SCDS, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative; we also know that gifted children come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic class. Our students find a warm, welcoming classroom based around the concept of inquiry, where teachers encourage exploration, questions, experimentation, and creativity. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning, informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts, stimulating children's intellect and imagination while fostering qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.In our work and hiring processes, SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan focusing on two interconnected priorities: retaining and attracting excellent faculty, especially faculty of color, and increasing racial and socioeconomic diversity and inclusivity.SCDS is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law.We encourage everyone who is interested in this position to apply.QualificationsSeattle Country Day School seeks a development 'go-to' person with a positive attitude, talent for organization, and an ability to execute events and tasks. Must be self-directed, exceptionally organized, accurate, flexible, donor-centered, and a quick learner. Ability to interact well with staff, administration, parents, and the SCDS Board of Trustees is crucial. Computer proficiency and database management experience are required.A four-year degree is required, and development/fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting is preferred. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated ability to assist with volunteers, event planning and production, fundraising initiatives/campaigns, as well as database management. Strong writing and editing skills and experience with Veracross are also preferred.ResponsibilitiesBeing able to work full-time on the physical campus is an essential function of this position. Work hours may include days and times outside of the regular work day/week. The development associate will report to the director of development.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Executing special events, including the annual fund and auction kickoffs, the leadership recognition reception, grandparents and special friends day, graduation, and various alumni reunions and events;
• Annual Fund support, including payment processing, communications, and mailings;
• Supporting the school's annual auction, including volunteer management, procurement, and event logistics;
• Managing all donor records using the advancement office's database and providing reports to different departments as requested;
• Continuing to support, strengthen, and grow SCDS's culture of philanthropy;
• Other duties as assigned.This position is full-time.Salary range is $60,000-$80,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, an excellent retirement plan, and a section 125 plan.
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