Senior Development Manager

PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS SEEKING A SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The salary range for this full-time, exempt position starts at $70,000.

About Park City Education Foundation:

For nearly 40 years, Park City Education Foundation (PCEF) has funded and supported educator-powered initiatives that inspire all Park City students to reach their academic and lifelong potential. We achieve this by investing $2 million annually in the Park City School District to support initiatives such as preschool, elementary visual arts, afterschool programs, educator and student wellness, real-world learning, Bright Futures (a program that supports first-generation college students), and classroom and express grants that support educators.

Position Summary

The Senior Development Manager should be a self-sufficient, organized expert in all aspects of annual fundraising for our organization, including experience in events, donor relations, moves management, the donor gift cycle, and industry best practices for fundraising. This role requires experience in building and sustaining strong relationships with board members, donors, and volunteers to advance fundraising goals. For this role, we require a Bachelor’s Degree as well as prior experience with fundraising. We also expect that you are an expert in interpersonal communication, possess a talent for storytelling, and are committed to ethical fundraising standards. It would be a plus if you have experience using donor management systems (Salesforce preferred) and proficiency with Google Workspace and other digital tools.

This person needs to possess outstanding organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality across them. They should also be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams, and have a high level of emotional intelligence. Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles is also a crucial aspect of the organization's culture.

Here is a list of the key areas in which you will provide support to the organization:

• Support the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, fundraising events, and other strategic fundraising initiatives
• Participate in the development of a strategic and data-informed fundraising plan 
• Assist in preparing compelling grant proposals, stewardship reports, and presentation materials to support donor engagement and organizational funding opportunities
• Recruit, train, and partner with annual fund volunteers 
• Partner with staff, board members, school administrators, and volunteers to develop and execute donor strategies 
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Advancement and other leaders to analyze and benchmark leadership giving goals
• Write content for event material, including invitations, brochures, signage, event scripts, and other related communications
• Work with the PCEF team and Communications Committee members to refine annual messaging and annual collateral materials
• Strategically participate in school PTA/O meetings, engage with leadership at schools, and with families
• Contribute to additional initiatives or strategic priorities as assigned by the Vice President of Advancement, in alignment with organizational priorities 
• Act as an ambassador for PCEF’s mission and values, representing PCEF with warmth, professionalism, and integrity
• Other duties as assigned

ARE YOU A FIT?

Do you have experience with the above duties? If so, you may be our ideal candidate for this role! Please ensure that you mention your relevant skills in your letter of interest and explain why you are a strong fit for the role.

We’ll be accepting applicants on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

This position includes the following:

• Suite of insurance benefits, including a 100% employer-paid silver-level health benefits plan, dependent care and/or healthcare FSA, optional employer contribution to HSA up to $2,300 (depending on your choice of healthcare plan), and dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage
• 401(k) and/or pension plan with generous employer contribution (no employee contribution required to receive employer contribution)
• 22 paid time off days and 23 paid holidays, including a two-week winter break
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave

To Apply

We’d love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter and resume that outlines your interest in this role and how your experience aligns with its requirements. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Send materials to: Cynthia Mellin, Office Manager, at cmellin@pcschools.us

Park City Education Foundation opposes discrimination and injustice in all forms. Research shows that members of underrepresented groups - including women, LGBTQIA+ identified people, and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) - tend to apply for jobs only if they meet every single requirement listed. Here at Park City Education Foundation, we seek the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not always meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you are passionate about our work and would like to join our team, we encourage you to apply, especially if you are a member of a structurally marginalized group. We look forward to your application.

Park City Education Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under the law.