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Gateway School
Development & Communications Manager

Salary range:   $75,000 - $85,000
Position:  Development & Communications Manager
Reports to: Director of Enrollment & Marketing
Position Status: Exempt, 100% full-time, year-round

Apply Here: https://gatewaysc.bamboohr.com/careers/62

Gateway School, in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA, is a California Association of Independent Schools accredited, independent K-8 day school of approximately 130 students that serves children with the intellectual curiosity and self-motivation to thrive in an academically challenging environment. Our school is notable for its innovative instruction and programs, close student-teacher relationships, supportive parent community, and small classes. 

We seek and strive to maintain a culturally and ethnically diverse community, and are committed to the principles that promote inclusive practices. We value the skills, knowledge, and experiences a diverse workforce brings to our school. 

The Development & Communications Manager, under the direction of the Director of Enrollment & Marketing, is responsible for leadership in fundraising, donor and volunteer stewardship, special events, alumni relations, and designing, writing, editing, and supporting internal and external communications. The Development & Communications Manager will implement and work collaboratively on the school`s fundraising and communications campaigns with the Director of Enrollment & Marketing, the Board Advancement Committee, the school's administrative team, Gateway Family Association, staff, and other key volunteers. With the Director of Enrollment & Marketing, the Development & Communications Manager manages the Advancement Office database. This role serves as a strategic thinker who contributes tactical advice to the Advancement Team and supports and participates in special and school-sponsored events and other activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Fundraising 

• Inspire and support the culture of philanthropy at Gateway
• Develop and nurture productive relationships with all constituencies 
• Manage the Annual Fund
• Seek out and write grant proposals 
• In partnership with the administrative team, develop and assist with executing communication strategies for philanthropy 

Alumni Cultivation

• With the Board Advancement Committee, develop and implement a strategic plan for alumni and alumni family engagement.
• Oversee and implement alumni outreach and activities including alumni reunions and events

Event Management:

• Manage major philanthropic events
• Participate in and collaborate on schoolwide events
• Support and work with the Gateway Family's Association as needed

Data Management and Reporting: 

• Develop, document, and maintain data entry policies and procedures 
• Maintain the Advancement Office fundraising database
• Partner with the school`s Business Office to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent reporting of gifts, pledges, and other information
• Manage campaign and event-specific budgets
• Assess and evaluate the success of fundraising

Communications

• Oversee messaging across all channels to maintain a positive public image, build relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure all communications align with Gateway`s goals and values.
• With the direction of the Director of Enrollment & Marketing, develop annual and long-term integrated communication plans and ensure continuity of Gateway brand, identity, and message in marketing plans, campaigns, and materials 
• Manage production and distribution of all electronic newsletters
• Lead and manage social media campaigns, develop content, and post to social media feeds 
• Assist in the design and production of materials for internal and external events including advertising and printed materials
• Assist with creating and updating website content and assets

Other duties:

• Attend weekend and/or evening functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment & Marketing

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

The Development & Communications Manager should have the following qualifications and personal qualities:

• Bachelors degree, with additional education preferred
• Strong fundraising generalist skill set, with 3-5 years of demonstrated success in development in non-profit organizations; experience in education preferred
• Three years of related experience in marketing, advertising, or communications
• Knowledge of marketing and communications processes, media and social media, advertising, and special events 
• Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills; ability to thrive as part of a collaborative team and work effectively with volunteers 
• Experience coordinating and/or assisting with the planning and production of special events and fundraisers

Necessary skills:

• Organization and time management; ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously 
• Proactive nature and attention to detail
• Professional manner and customer service focus. Must be able to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Technology skills include; fundraising database management, Google Suite, website development and maintenance, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, email marketing, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) 

Apply Here: https://gatewaysc.bamboohr.com/careers/62

Candidates selected by the search committee will be called for personal interviews. 

Application deadline: Open until filled. 

Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer, and opportunities are open to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or handicap.