Associate Director of Development

Associate Director of Development (Office of Development and Alumni Relations) Starting July 1, 2026. Full-time, Exempt Position Summary: The Foote School Development Office works as a team with many shared responsibilities, including every aspect of school fundraising, alumni relations, events, communications, and collaboration with the school’s Parent-Teacher Council and other groups. The office also organizes events, including Grandparents Day, Young Alums Day, and Alumni Weekend; plans off-campus gatherings for alumni; hosts events for donors and informational gatherings for families; and maintains the database of the school’s various constituents. The Associate Director of Development role requires managing highly confidential information, superior administrative and organizational skills, and comfort in supervising and overseeing events under pressure. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills and flexibility to balance day-to-day priorities with longer-term goals, events, and projects. Professional judgment and mannerisms are a must. This position reports to the Director of Development. The Foote School is deeply committed to diversity, an inclusive curriculum, and community. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and beliefs. We seek candidates who are clearly interested in being part of a community that challenges prejudice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and execute the Annual Fund program and support major gift and donor relations efforts Plan and execute a robust calendar of events such as Grandparents Day, Alumni Weekend, Young Alums Day, and more Using the Veracross database, process and acknowled