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About The Park School

The Park School is a Pre-K to Grade 8 independent school in Brookline, MA dedicated to excellence in education. The cornerstone of Park's program is academic excellence, combining both high standards of scholarship and the encouragement of each child to develop to their greatest potential. Our school community fosters a nurturing environment in which children develop curiosity, express creativity, appreciate the value of hard work and discipline, and experience the joy of learning. Park's faculty encourages each student to strive for intellectual, physical, and moral growth and to become contributing members of the community.

The Manager of Development Operations & Special Events is a member of the School’s Development Office and reports to the Associate Director of Development. This is a full-time 12-month position providing critical foundational support for Park’s high-level philanthropy program.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Manager will oversee all gift processing, reporting, and database management in support of the School’s $2.3M Annual Fund and $35M capital campaign, SPARK . The Manager will lead/support several special events per year to advance institutional engagement and fundraising goals.

The Manager of Development Operations & Special Events will:

Gift Processing, Reporting & Database Management

+ Manage all gift processing in Raiser’s Edge, producing thrice weekly gift reports for the Development team, making weekly check deposits, and partnering with the Business Office for monthly gift reconciliations

+ Manage the timely acknowledgement of all gifts to Park

+ Generate all Development reports and documentation necessary for annual summer audit

+ Track pledge fulfillment for the Annual Fund and The SPARK Campaign , producing personalized pledge reminders three times per year

+ Manage campaign cash flow reporting

+ Prepare the Monthly Progress Report (MPR) tracking year-to-date progress toward goals across the full Development program

+ Generate accurate mailing lists and reports from Raiser’s Edge as needed to support mailings, events, phonathons, committee meetings, volunteer solicitations, and prospect reports

+ Support the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the production of the Annual Report

+ Maintain donor records as needed

Special Events

+ In partnership with the Director of Development, conceive, plan, and execute whole-school community events (Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day, Picnic at Park, etc.)

+ Support the Senior Director of Alumni Relations / Major Gift Officer in the execution of several alumni events per year (Reunion, local engagement events, phonathons)

+ Support the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in the execution of Annual Fund and volunteer recognition/stewardship events

+ Support the Director of Development and Associate Director of Development in the execution of campaign-related events (cultivation events, ribbon-cuttings, etc.)

Other Responsibilities

+ Co-manage annual Giving Day with the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, establishing goals and strategy, developing communications, and managing the GiveCampus platform

+ Partner with the Assistant Director of Annual Giving on the annual faculty and staff giving effort, aiming for 90%+ participation

+ Manage the Development budget and expense tracking

+ Support team-wide projects, mailings, meetings, and cross-departmental collaborations as needed

+ Enthusiastically participate in the life of the School

+ Meet expectations as defined by the Park School Employee Essential Expectations

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements

+ A minimum of 2 years of professional experience,  gift processing/database management or school experience strongly preferred

+ Exceptional Raiser’s Edge and data analytics skill set.

+ Superior ability to analyze, interpret, and present data

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement impactful event programming

+ Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, and project management skills

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills

+ Ability to work with various institutional stakeholders, including donors, trustees, parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of the School

+ Experience working successfully in a culturally and economically diverse community

+ Volunteer management experience preferred

+ A flexible, collegial team player excited to work in a collaborative and dynamic small-shop environment

+ Ability to work nights and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

+  Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.

+ The ability to occasionally actively move about the office to access file cabinets and necessary supplies.

+ The ability to consistently operate a computer. Proficient or the ability to quickly learn  Google tools and other school softwares.

+ The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

+ The ability to deploy situational awareness to preserve the safety of students and community members.

+ The ability to think independently and collaborate in a team environment.

+ The ability to maintain focus in an energetic and, at times, loud environment.

Application Information

+ Please visit Park’s career page to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names of three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

+ The compensation range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to, external market data, internal equity, skillset, experience, and/or performance, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive compensation details, inclusive of any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

+ Park is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, natural or protective hairstyles or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its employment, education, admission, financial aid, and other policies and programs.

+ We welcome candidates who will add to the diversity of our community and who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

+ Job applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. The Park School will not sponsor an employment visa or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.

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