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Development Associate

Job Type: Full-time / possible part-time

Supervision Received: The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development.

General Statement of Duties

Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a leading independent boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Steeped in the tradition of liberal arts for over eight decades, FCDS is dedicated to the personal growth and intellectual enrichment of boys. FCDS believes that an all-boys educational experience creates thoughtful, resilient global citizens who are enriched by their relationships with others and are committed to living up to their own remarkable potential. FCDS seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to provide critical support for the school’s Development Department.

The Development Associate will work closely with the Director of Development to support and execute key fundraising initiatives throughout the year. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to experience all aspects of independent school fund development through event management, volunteer coordination, campaign facilitation, and donor cultivation.  This person will work closely with all members of the school community including: faculty and staff, current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents. The ability to build relationships, communicate clearly and effectively, and help manage multiple projects is essential.  And, a positive, can-do spirit is a must. 

Specific Responsibilities
  • Event support (i.e. invitation creation, RSVP tracking, name tag generation, event check-in) for annual fundraising + friendraising events, including:
    • State of the School Celebration
    • Grandparents Day 
    • Spring Gala
    • Campaign events
  • Ability to work efficiently within various databases, including: Raisers’ Edge, Give Smart, and Blackbaud Research Point
  • Coordinate and execute annual fund solicitation to all constituencies
  • Parent Volunteer Liaison
  • Capital Campaign support
  • Serve as a liaison between the Development Office and the Marketing / Communications team and generate reports for publications
  • Assist with alumni engagement efforts throughout the year including managing class notes, supporting alumni reunion and other gatherings, assisting with alumni fundraising efforts, supporting alumni outcomes and story/editorial efforts. 
  • Discretion and confidentiality at all times
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree and at least two years of fundraising experience, preferably in an educational environment
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite, comfort with databases (Blackbaud’s The Raiser’s Edge /RE NXT  database experience required), and insight into emergent technologies
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills
  • This position will require occasional evening and weekend work
Desired Qualities
  • Fundraising, constituent engagement, and/or customer service experience preferred
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fun and fast-paced environment
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to manage short- and long-term projects
  • Ability to collaborate and work with administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers on a productive and positive basis

TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact FCDS.  Please provide:
  • A cover letter and current résumé;
  • A list of three professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to: Blythe Smith at blythe.smith@fairfieldcountryday.org
No phone calls, please. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of state and federal background checks. FCDS does not provide visa sponsorship.
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Fairfield Country Day School

2970 Bronson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
Fairfield Country Day School (FCDS) is a private, all-boys day school in Fairfield, Connecticut.

FCDS admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

FCDS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.