Advancement Coordinator

Advancement Coordinator The Saklan School - 4.0 Moraga, CA Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Faculty collaboration Project coordination Full Job Description "The Saklan School challenges students to think creatively, act compassionately, and live courageously." While our mission is at the center of everything we do, being part of the Saklan team reaches far deeper. Those who are ready to be part of our small community must be prepared to nurture an environment where the students and adults all know each other well. They understand the importance of helping students be themselves and in the words of one of our current teachers " It's okay for students to be courageous and to fail because compassion will catch them." Teachers who are successful at Saklan thrive in an environment where small is powerful and where tending to the human side of teaching is as important as the academic side. They seize the power of working across curricular areas, collaborating with colleagues and viewing parents and students as partners. Lastly, they know how to balance giving students a role in leading their own learning with the needs of a rigorous curriculum. The Saklan School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. Saklan is always looking for good candidates to take on teaching roles within the school. If Saklan's mission resonates with you, please email a cover letter and resume to Advancement Coordinator Overview of the Position The Advancement Coordinator is a collaborative and detail-oriented member of the school's advancement team, supporting the school's fundraising, admissions, communications, marketing, and community engagement efforts. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Advancement Coordinator helps implement strategies that strengthen enrollment, philanthropy, and community connections while advancing the school's mission and values. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced school environment. This role requires strong communication skills, discretion, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, families, alumni, volunteers, and community partners. Roles & Responsibilities Development and Fundraising Support Support all aspects of the school's fundraising efforts, including annual giving campaigns, events, donor stewardship, and community outreach Assist with the preparation of fundraising materials, donor communications, acknowledgements, and reports Maintain donor databases and ensure accurate gift entry, reporting, and recordkeeping Coordinate donor recognition efforts and support stewardship activities Assist with fundraising events, auctions, and volunteer coordination Admissions and Enrollment Support Support admissions and enrollment activities, including tours, open houses, student visits, and family communications Respond to prospective family inquiries and assist with applicant tracking and follow-up Help maintain admissions records and enrollment data Support retention and community-building initiatives for current families Communications and Marketing Assist in creating and distributing print and digital communications materials Help manage website updates, social media content, blogs, and promotional materials Ensure consistent branding and messaging across communications platforms Community Engagement and Events Support alumni engagement, volunteer programs, and parent association initiatives Coordinate logistics for school events, donor gatherings, and community programs Help foster a welcoming and inclusive school community through communication and outreach efforts Administrative and Operational Support Assist the Director of Advancement with scheduling, reporting, budget tracking, and project management Prepare reports related to fundraising, enrollment, and communications metrics Support data collection and analysis to help guide advancement strategies Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role Qualifications Bachelor's degree Experience in advancement, admissions, communications, marketing, event planning, or administrative support, preferably in a school setting Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Experience with donor databases, enrollment systems, or CRM platforms preferred Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and progressive education Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion How to Apply E-mail cover letter and resume with at least 3 professional references to .