[MCN] Sussex School Job Posting

[Sussex Office]

Sussex School Advancement Manager

.5 FTE

Sussex School, a progressive K–8 day school with small class sizes located
in Missoula, Montana, seeks a half-time advancement director. Sussex School
offers an enriching educational atmosphere that supports critical thinking,
creativity, courage, and citizenship in its students and staff. Staff are
highly engaged and enjoy the flexibility, autonomy, and creativity
associated with progressive education.

Major Duties include:

FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT:

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   Organize and coordinate all fundraising efforts at Sussex.
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   Ensure that Sussex meets or exceeds the budgeted target for the annual
   fund.
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   Plan and execute all fundraising events, including but not limited to
   the Winter Auction, Grandparent and Friend Day, Ecothon.
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   Create and distribute the school’s Annual Report.
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   Coordinate the Annual Letter Drive.
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   Write letters of appreciation to all benefactors and current parents who
   give to the school.
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   Participate in the Advancement Committee to deliver new fundraising
   ideas.
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   Actively engage alumni to help support fundraising efforts.

MARKETING:

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   Organize and lead all marketing efforts at Sussex.
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   Oversee and implement all school marketing, including event marketing,
   utilizing social media platforms, website management, and enhancement and
   placement of Sussex stories in local media.
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   Ensure the school has a frequent presence on social media.
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   Distribute marketing information to local preschools.
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   Work with the Administrative Staff to ensure that the school’s office is
   professional and welcoming to prospective and current families.
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   Define and coordinate consistently branded internal and external
   communication strategies of the school.
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   Work with Head and faculty on consistent and effective internal
   messaging.
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   Oversee production and distribution of external school communications.
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   Lead the Advancement Committee to evaluate the effectiveness of school
   communications and marketing.


ADMISSIONS:

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   Generate potential new enrollees.
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   Provide information on Sussex and its enrollment policies to prospective
   students and families.
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   Attend and host recruiting events.
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   Create promotional literature for the purpose of admissions.
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   Lead and create opportunities for tours of the school.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

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   3-5 years experience in marketing, communications, and
   development/fundraising.
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   Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
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   Experience with fundraising software, CRM.
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   Experience in website editing, preferable the WIX platform.
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   A proven track record of successful fundraising.
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   Experience with graphic design and the Adobe Creative Suite.
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   Sales and customer service experience.
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   Experience managing social media and public relations for a
   mission-driven organization/non-profit.
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   An ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all school
   community stakeholders.
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   Enthusiasm for progressive education.
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   Possess an affable nature with the ability to build relationships with
   prospective families, team members, and donors.


If you wish to join our fun and hardworking team, please send a cover
letter, résumé, and three references to Co-Director Joellen Shannon at
employ at sussexschool.org.

Sussex School
1800 S 2nd St W
Missoula MT 59801
406.549.8327 <(406)%20549-8327>
www.sussexschool.org
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