The Nueva School

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

The Nueva School

Nueva is an independent PK–12 school for gifted learners,  and one of the most dynamic development teams in Bay Area independent schools. We've just completed a $125 million campaign, we're raising $6.5M+ in annual giving, and we're building toward our next comprehensive campaign. We're looking for someone ready to grow with us.

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is a hands-on program role with real ownership. You'll manage the day-to-day implementation of the Nueva Fund, run our giving volunteer program, cultivate a portfolio of mid-level donors, lead our Count-Me-In Marketplace, and help welcome new families into our culture of philanthropy. You'll work closely with the Associate Director of Development for Giving and collaborate across a seven-person team that operates with high standards and genuine camaraderie.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 3 to 5 years of fundraising experience who's ready to take on more and wants to do it at a school where the mission is worth showing up for.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Development for Giving. Work is performed in person across Nueva's two campuses in Hillsborough and San Mateo.

Responsibilities

Run the Nueva Fund. Collaborate with the Associate Director of Development for Giving on strategy, messaging, and execution of Nueva's annual giving program. Manage the annual giving calendar, maintain dashboards and reporting, and help move mid-level donors ($1,000–$9,999) toward deeper engagement with the school.

Manage the giving volunteer program. Recruit, train, and support annual giving volunteers across all constituencies. Maintain the volunteer manuals and communications infrastructure. Help build a pipeline of future leadership donors and campaign ambassadors.

Lead new family outreach. Develop and manage the communications, events, and touchpoints that introduce incoming families to Nueva's philanthropic community from day one. Manage the New Family Ambassador volunteers.

Run the Count-Me-In Marketplace. Steward and implement the annual spring Count Me In (CMI) Marketplace,  from volunteer recruitment and event solicitation through payment tracking and post-event stewardship. Analyze performance and help evolve the program year-over-year.

Support the campaign. Contribute to Nueva's upcoming comprehensive campaign in a defined support role, helping with prospect identification, materials, and communications, and building the bridge between annual giving and campaign engagement.

Participate in community events. Attend evening and weekend events as needed. Be a visible, genuine presence at drop-off, lunch, and school events — the kind of person families are happy to build a relationship with.

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience
• Experience working with annual fund programs
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor databases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including donor-facing communications
• Ability to analyze data, segment audiences, and adjust strategies as needed
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fundraising experience in an independent school or higher education setting
• Experience leading or managing an annual fund program
• Exposure to mid-level or major donor cultivation, with interest in growing in this area
• Experience working with and supporting volunteers
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge, GiveCampus, and/or Greater Giving
• Experience building or improving systems and processes within a development function
• Self-directed, proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership
• Personable and relationship-oriented, with a commitment to community engagement

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and recognize that skills and experiences can be gained in many ways.

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted learners since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK–12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California. A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability, has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School, co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series, hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used ...to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.” For more information on The Nueva School, please visit www.nuevaschool.org.

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