Description
About Galloway:
Founded in 1969, The Galloway School (”Galloway”) is a progressive independent PreK3-12 school of approximately 800 students located in Chastain Park in Atlanta, Georgia. At Galloway, we believe that joy is the heart of learning. We actively foster authenticity, curiosity, and cultural competence in our students. Here, joy and hard work coexist for faculty and students. Our school is marked by a culture of inclusion, inquiry, and creativity. Teachers, students, and families remark on the strength of the school community and in the deep respect and trust that students are given in their educational journey.
When you join Galloway, you become part of a community of passionate educators, confident students, and a mission-driven leadership team. Galloway employees are dedicated professionals, deeply committed to school culture, the advancement of the institution, and making each day at work as joyful for the staff as we strive to make it for our students.
Position Summary:
The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for the school’s fundraising and revenue generation initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this role leads the development function, oversees donor cultivation and solicitation strategies in partnership with the CAO and Head of School, institutes stewardship strategies, and directs the execution of fundraising programs aligned with institutional priorities. The Director exercises significant independent judgment in establishing fundraising goals, analyzing donor data, directing team members, and implementing strategies that drive philanthropic growth in support of the school’s mission.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the overall fundraising strategy, establishing annual goals and revenue targets across giving programs
Develop and cultivate donor pipelines for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving consisting of new and current families, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, foundations, and corporations
Analyze donor data and giving trends to develop targeted cultivation and solicitation strategies that translate into increased philanthropic support
Monitor fundraising dashboards and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy in reporting for the Chief Advancement Officer, Head of School, and Board of Trustees
In partnership with the Chief Advancement Officer, oversee the Development Committee, prepare agendas, and provide regular strategic updates
Assess and develop annual prospect lists and strategically distribute portfolios for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship among the CAO, Director of Development, and development staff
Build and maintain relationships with major gift prospects, personally managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors
Lead planned giving initiatives and long-term donor engagement strategies
Partner with the Chief Advancement Officer and Chief Operating Officer on stewardship of endowment donors
Oversee the planning and execution of signature fundraising events to ensure alignment with revenue and engagement goals
Direct, mentor, and evaluate development team members, providing leadership, accountability, and professional growth support
Implement industry best practices to strengthen and streamline development processes, systems, and workflows
Monitor fundraising performance throughout the year and implement strategic adjustments to meet or exceed goals
What We’re Looking For
- A fundraising leader with a particularly strong skillset in structure, workflow, roles and duties, and processes
A strategic fundraising leader with demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding revenue targets
A creative thinker who can articulate and execute a vision and plan
A relationship-driven professional who builds trust with donors, volunteers, and institutional leadership through storytelling and connection
A data-informed decision-maker who uses analytics to guide strategy and resource allocation
An effective manager who can direct and develop team members while maintaining high accountability standards
A collaborative partner who works effectively with the Director of Communications and Marketing, members of the advancement team, senior leadership and volunteer committees
A proactive problem-solver who exercises sound judgment in complex and high-stakes situatio
Proficiencies:
- Demonstrated expertise in fundraising strategy, major gift cultivation, and donor solicitation and pipeline development
Strong financial acumen and the ability to interpret and present fundraising metrics and reports
Experience overseeing development operations, systems, and CRM platforms
Ability to analyze donor data and translate insights into actionable fundraising strategies
Leadership and personnel management experience, including supervision and performance management
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in donor-facing environments
Knowledge of planned giving vehicles and endowment stewardship practices
High level of discretion in handling confidential donor and institutional information
Fluency in Apple software, Raiser’s Edge, Google Suite, and Blackbaud
THE GALLOWAY SCHOOL MISSION
The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway students confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION STATEMENT
At The Galloway School, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral parts of our mission, history, culture, and identity. The members of the school value and affirm the individuality of each person in our community. We truly commit to having a diverse community and intentionally supporting these efforts through our policies, curricula, programming, and resources. The Galloway School continuously examines and renews our commitment to fostering a community that welcomes and respects each individual.
