Development Coordinator - Children's Programs

Position: Development Coordinator for Children’s Programs

Division: Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO)

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 Annually

PPosition Overview:
The Development Coordinator for Children’s Programs is a key member of the School for Children (SFC) Development Office, responsible for optimizing the experience and touchpoints of stakeholders through the execution of major fundraising and community engagement opportunities throughout the school year. Reporting to the Director of Development for Children’s Programs, this role collaborates closely with school leadership and volunteers to ensure the success of development initiatives. Additionally, the Development Coordinator for Children’s Programs will assist in administrative tasks related to donor outreach and solicitation efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

Event Planning And Community Engagement:

• Serve as the lead planner for key fundraising and community events, including but not limited to Fall Fair, Leadership Reception, Grandparents Day, and the Children’s Programs Benefit & Auction.
• Work collaboratively with relevant departments to design, coordinate, and implement event logistics including date selection, event setup and breakdown, communications, invitations, RSVPs, and catering.
• Coordinate volunteer participation for events, ensuring strong engagement from the school community.
• Track event budgets and maintain accurate records of event expenses and revenue.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to assess event impact and identify opportunities for improvement.

Community Relations:

• Act as liaison with the Parent Association; work closely with PA Co-Presidents and various committee chairs to support PA projects and initiatives.
• Partner with school leadership and faculty to ensure alignment between development efforts and school-wide priorities.
• Foster a culture of philanthropy within the school community by promoting engagement and participation in fundraising activities.

Fundraising Support:

• Assist the Director of Development with donor relations including preparing solicitation materials and stewardship reports.
• Track donor outreach, giving and stewardship.
• Maintain and update donor records in the school’s database, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Support the execution of annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail appeals and online giving initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for donor meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and follow-up communications.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential donors and engagement opportunities.

Qualifications:

While Bank Street will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with 4+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or nonprofit administration.
• Experience planning and executing fundraising events.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously: excellent organizational, technological and follow-up skills
• High intrinsic motivation and capacity for work, strong interpersonal skills, discretion,

flexibility, proactivity, sterling independent judgment, and a sense of humor

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment that values collaboration and partnership.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, and donors.
• Proficiency in donor database management and Google Office Suite; experience with fundraising software is required, familiarity with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and donor stewardship principles is preferred.
• Ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. 
• This position is required to be in-person a minimum of four days/week on a rotational basis. Additionally, there are team-wide reasons (retreats, meetings, events) that require in-person attendance.
• Independent School experience is a plus

Join our team at Bank Street College of Education and help us advance our mission of transforming education for the betterment of society. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position in the “Job Opportunities” section under the “About” tab on Bank Street’s website at www.bankstreet.edu/about-bank-street/job-opportunities. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Bank Street College of Education is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.  Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street’s Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children’s programs—Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS—foster children’s development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.