Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Engagement

Job DetailsJob Location: The Northwest School - Seattle, WA 98122Position Type: Full Time Administrative FacultyEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: EducationAssistant Director of Annual Giving & Engagement

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Engagement supports execution of the school’s annual fundraising and engagement efforts. This is a fundraising-facing role responsible for supporting revenue generation through donor engagement, solicitation, and pipeline management.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Advancement, this role manages key components of the Annual Fund, events, and volunteer programs to drive participation, strengthen community connection, and achieve annual fundraising goals.

Core Responsibilities

1. Annual Giving & Fundraising

Drive execution of Annual Fund strategies to meet and exceed revenue and participation goals
Manage and implement multi-channel campaigns, including segmentation, messaging, and outreach
Participate in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts, including targeted asks with volunteers and leadership
Participate in donor meetings and outreach to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
Manage and advance a pipeline of donors and prospects; maintain accurate tracking in the database
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Monitor performance, track progress toward goals, and recommend adjustments

2. Events & Community Engagement

Plan and execute fundraising and engagement events aligned with revenue and donor engagement goals
Lead logistics for the school’s primary fundraising event, ensuring alignment with strategy
Partner with leadership and volunteers to leverage events for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

3. Volunteer Engagement

Recruit, train, and manage volunteers in support of fundraising efforts
Support peer-to-peer outreach and participation goals
Track engagement and support volunteer recognition

4. Advancement Operations & Support

Maintain accurate donor and prospect records; support reporting and pipeline tracking
Coordinate campaign materials and internal workflows
Support board and leadership reporting and advancement priorities

5. Additional Engagement & School Support

Collaborate with parent and alumni engagement efforts as they relate to fundraising and community connection
Support select school-wide events and initiatives as needed
Contribute to special projects led by the Advancement team
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in development, advancement, events, or related work
Experience supporting donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with volunteers or community stakeholders
Comfort with databases/CRMs and digital tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an independent school or education setting
Familiarity with fundraising and engagement programs
Experience managing donor relationships, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Core Competencies

Execution and follow-through
Organization and prioritization
Communication and relationship-building
Collaboration and teamwork

Compensation

The salary range is $85,000 to $95,000 per year based on education and years of experience. This is a 1.0 FTE benefits-eligible position.

The Northwest School offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life and accident insurance coverage, fully paid for employee only coverage. A retirement program currently matches up to 6% of an employee's salary after one year of service in a 403(b) plan. An intentional, mission focused school culture, generous time off, lunch, access to the on-site fitness facility, an exceptional commitment to professional development, and a unique urban location are also benefits of working at the Northwest School.  

Application Process
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and statement of teaching philosophy online: https://www.northwestschool.org/about/employment 

**Please note: We are unable to fully consider materials submitted through other avenues such as Indeed.com without a corresponding application through our website. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or marital status.