QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years experience raising planned, major, and/or annual gifts; 

• Significant knowledge of planned giving fundamentals (funding vehicles, financial instruments, and modeling software) required;

• Proven success in securing gifts of $100,000 or more;

• Capital campaign experience in an educational setting preferred;

• Mission-driven team player with excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills;

• Excellent and persuasive oral and written communication skills;

• High energy, ambition, and initiative, with a entrepreneurial mindset;

• Strong attention to detail and able to perform tasks independently;

• Proficiency in G-Suite, PG Calc, Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software, and Microsoft Office;

• Given the persistent risks of the spread of the Covid-19 virus – risks that are heightened due to the emergence of more highly transmissible variants – all employees of the School are required to be fully vaccinated by their first day of work as a condition of employment. Employees who are unable to receive the vaccine due to disability, medical condition, or a sincerely held religious belief may request an exemption, which will be reviewed by the School to determine the availability of any reasonable accommodations.

 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

• Office environment. 

• At events, a significant amount of time standing/walking.

• Repetitive (keyboard) motion

• Extensive travel.

• Remote work will be considered for those who are able to travel to Hotchkiss for biweekly meetings.
  
  The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

  The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination).

  In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.