Job Details
Job Title : Advancement Associate, Full-time, HourlyDepartment : General AdministrationReports to : Director of Advancement
Friends Community School (FCS), founded in 1986, is a progressive, co-ed Quaker K-8 day school serving a diverse student body from the greater Washington, D.C. area. FCS s LEED-certified building is situated on 17 acres surrounded by Greenbelt National Park, nine minutes from the University of Maryland, College Park, and thirty minutes from Washington, D.C.
Educators at FCS nurture lifelong learners, courageous risk takers, and joyous peacemakers through the expression of our commitments to Quakerism, Progressive Education, equity, and inclusion. Our progressive pedagogical approach emphasizes depth over breadth, creativity and innovation over memorization, and hands-on collaborative projects over rote schoolwork. Our curriculum engages students in the exploration of values rooted in our Quaker Heritage simplicity, peaceful conflict resolution, integrity, community, equality/equity, and stewardship from a range of perspectives.
Job SummaryFCS seeks a 40 hour/week advancement associate. The qualified candidate supports the Director of Advancement in keeping families informed, engaged, and committed to the school and its financial support. S/he is involved in all programming, including fundraising, relationship building, program development, volunteer management, and actively involving all constituents in the school community.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Director of Advancement on fundraising and community-raising strategiesUse Blackbaud Raiser's Edge to process all gifts, maintain donor relationships, actions, and appeals, and generate pledge reminders, queries, and reportsGenerate thank you letters, email, and other communicationProcess donations and giftsAssist with the planning of fundraising and other community events such as the Spring Auction and Grandfriends Day.Organize and maintain digital media archivesProvide logistical support for school fundraising or cultivation events and meetings, including producing media and donor kits, maintaining guest lists, and gathering and preparing registration materialsOther duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency and experience with Raiser s Edge, Microsoft Word, and ExcelHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to organize, prioritize and follow-through on assignmentsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a collegial, good humored mannerAbility to be discreet and to maintain confidentialityFamiliarity with ResearchPoint, Google Apps for Education, Photo editing and related skills (preferred)Experience in a non-profit schoolKnowledge of QuakerismMust pass criminal background investigation
Commitment to Diversity
FCS is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we actively seek faculty and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational experience. We strive to create a learning environment that exposes students to the value and breadth of differences, informs their perspective, and prepares them to shape the world.
Located in College Park, MD, Friends Community School is a progressive Quaker K-8 day school, founded on the belief that every child is a valued member of our community. We offer a challenging curriculum imbued with strong values of equality, integrity, community, environmental stewardship, simplicity and peaceful conflict resolution, rooted in our Quaker heritage.Friends Community School5901 Westchester Park DriveCollege Park, Maryland 20740301-###-####
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