Job: Director of Development

Pine Cobble School
163 Gale Road
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA 01267

Phone:413-458-4680
Website:pinecobble.org

Company Description:

Pine Cobble School is an independent day
school serving students from Nursery through
8th grade located in Williamstown, MA.


Job Title:
Director of Development
Salary Range:Location:
$80,000 - $85,000 Per Year Williamstown
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeNonprofit
Education Level:Work Experience:
Master's Degree
Preferred
5+
Required
Description:

About Pine Cobble School 

Pine Cobble School is a small all gender Beginners through Grade 8 independent school that embraces with open arms all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups. The school’s goal is to offer academic skills and other learning opportunities in a supportive, community based atmosphere that allows our students to learn, explore, and thrive. 

Job Summary 

The Director of Development works under the guidance of the Head of School and works closely with the board of trustees to provide leadership for the development program as it builds a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school and global community. The goal of the Director of Development is to design programs of giving that attract the maximum gift support possible to the institution. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Support all aspects of the development program, including fundraising, leading the annual giving program, guiding the capital campaign, soliciting corporate and foundation proposals; creating a strong alumni association, and special development events. 
  • Nurture and maintain a highly collaborative relationship with the Head of School, the Board of Trustees chair, and individual board members, supporting them in all their fundraising responsibilities, and accompanying them on donor visits when appropriate.  Collaborate on all aspects of philanthropic events. 
  • Collaborate with the Enrollment team on PR initiatives to create/produce fund raising-related communication materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation. 
  • Identify corporate and foundation funding opportunities and help draft grant applications. 
  • Strengthen relationships with the school’s alumni and further develop alumni    programming. 
  • Attends meetings of the board of trustees and submit monthly reports
  • Enhance existing relationships while building new relationships, systems, and programs that further tap into the generosity and resources of the community. 
  •  Maintain a database of all contributors and provide development reports as required. 
  •  Manage the development budget. 
  • Coordinate the school’s volunteerism efforts.
  • Traveling to meet with donors, prospects on and off campus 

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and 3 references to Ellen Sutherland, Human Resources Coordinator, at hr@pinecobble.org by Friday, April 11, 2025

Requirements:

Desired Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred 
  • 5+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector and in fundraising 
  • Independent school experience preferred 
  • Proven success in directly soliciting and closing charitable gifts 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all the school’s constituents while maintaining strict confidentiality 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strategic thinker with a “can-do” style 
  • Passionate about working with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds 
  • Outstanding knowledge of fundraising data software and database management software ? Experience working with and motivating volunteers and staff members 
  • Familiarity with the local community