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1 1365 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Friends School of Minnesota prepares children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity. Position Title: Development Director Date Modified: January 2015 FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports to: Head of School Position Purpose: Develop and implement the school s financial development and fundraising programs and activities. FTE:.5 FTE Description: Friends School of Minnesota meets children s intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social consciousness. Currently at enrollment capacity with 158 students and 20 faculty in K-8th grade, FSM is thriving. Development is a key component of the school s success, with annual giving by 100% of staff and board, and 90% of the parent body. The school s plant sale, annual fund, and gala & live auction help meet the significant commitment to need-based tuition aid awarded to over 30% of the student body. Please see our website for more information about our school and curriculum. Essential Functions: Develop and implement fundraising and capital campaigns that meet the school s current and future financial requirements. Direct and manage all planned giving and other internal, community and special events fund raising activities. Develop and cultivate potential new relationships for the school that foster financial giving and endowments. Serve as the school s contact for primary donors. Maintain and expand the school s existing relationships with parents, donors and alumni in support of fundraising goals.

2 Coordinate and maintain all contribution documentation and records, and reporting and acknowledgment to donors. Manage and oversee all development support activities, including managing and maintaining the database, preparing correspondence and reports, and keeping calendars for all development activities. Prepare reports for and work closely with the Board in all aspects of fundraising. Create presentations and other materials in order to enhance public relations and fundraising activities. Other duties as assigned by Head of School Qualifications: B.A. degree in business or related field and a minimum of five years of development experience in a non-profit environment. Ability to communicate effectively with school representatives, parents, students, alumni, donors and representatives from the business community. Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively. Demonstrated ability to manage fundraising programs. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Generally works in standard office conditions and climate. May work in varied extreme outside weather conditions during special activities and fundraising events. Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts. May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time. Salary: Up to $30,859 depending on qualifications and experience (with benefits) To apply, submit the following: Completed application form (application-pdf or application-word doc) Resume A one to three page statement of your development philosophy Three letters of reference (at least one from a supervisor from the last two years) Send by or mail to: Lili Herbert, Head of School 1365 Englewood Avenue St. Paul, MN employment@fsmn.org

3 Friends School of Minnesota Overview Friends School of Minnesota (FSM) is a thriving, independent, K-8, Quaker school in the heart of St. Paul s Midway neighborhood. In the tradition of more than 80 Friends Schools across the United States, FSM meets children s intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs in an environment that nurtures their social consciousness. Now in its 26th year, FSM is a healthy, vibrant, stable institution known for its rich, progressive curriculum; commitment to community; acclaimed conflict resolution program; and holistic, joyful approach to educating children. FSM is dedicated to its mission: to prepare children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity. FSM s 168 students enjoy a rich hands-on progressive education curriculum in small class sizes of 16 to 21 and multi-age classrooms. We believe that children learn best as active participants, collaborators, and problem-solvers within a community. Our in-depth, thematic, and inter-disciplinary approach and cooperative learning environment teach appreciation of multiple perspectives and foster social skills. Our focus on place-based education engages our students within the local community and prepares them to be compassionate global citizens. We emphasize environmental education and service learning starting in kindergarten. We have specialists in music, visual arts, physical education, and Spanish. Our community actively works to increase diversity, remove barriers, and be welcoming and accessible. In our admissions process, we seek a range of academic abilities and diverse learning styles. We seek diversity, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, family structure, and belief system. FSM families have a range of religious and non-religious backgrounds, including 10% Quaker. Twelve percent of students come from LGBT families and 35% of students are children of color, mostly from multi-racial families. We consistently fund tuition aid at 20% of tuition revenue and provide need-based tuition aid for 37% of our students - up to 90% of tuition - to increase access to FSM and enhance its diversity. Our conflict resolution program is integrated into the daily culture of the school, actively teaching and modeling nonviolent, respectful techniques to solve the natural conflicts found in every diverse community. Our great location across the street from a mini-arboretum city park, and our inviting indoor spaces serve our students well, but we continue to improve our facilities. In 2014 we will add a modern and fullyequipped art room, dedicated Spanish room, break out spaces and middle school student lounge to our existing facilities, which include nine classrooms, a full-size gymnasium, music room, library and multipurpose room. Our school grounds incorporate outdoor classroom spaces and a natural play yard as well as a traditional playground and open field. FSM is effectively governed by a strong, committed School Committee and standing committees that invest in developing their capacities and commitment to Quaker decision-making processes. We have enjoyed the excellent, stable leadership of only 3 heads of school over FSM s 26-year history. We invest in the professional development of our 29 talented, passionate faculty and staff and enjoy very low turnover and high job satisfaction. Our faculty and staff are active participants in professional development and networking opportunities with the Friends Council on Education and our local MAIS schools. FSM is financially healthy. We have a sound operating budget of $2.4 million, cash reserves, a growing endowment of over $1,000,000 and enrollment that has steadily increased to near full capacity. A strong advancement team raises over $235,000 annually through the famous Friends Plant Sale and $164,000 through the annual fund. Exceptional loyalty to the school is demonstrated through 100% annual fund participation of the School Committee and faculty and staff, and 90% of the parents.

1365 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 651-917-0636 Friends School of Minnesota prepares children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity.

4 1365 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Friends School of Minnesota prepares children to embrace life, learning, and community with hope, skill, understanding, and creativity. We are committed to the Quaker values of peace, justice, simplicity and integrity. Application for Employment Please submit to Lili Herbert, Head of School, with all required materials by mail or Date of Application: Position applying for: Full Name: Address: Phone(s): Applicants who are offered a position will be required to complete a background screening before employment is finalized. 1. How did you hear about Friends School of Minnesota? 2. Why do you want to work/teach at Friends School of Minnesota?

5 3. What is your understanding of Quaker and progressive education? 4. What book or work of art has had the greatest impact on you? 5. Tell us what unique qualities/characteristics/viewpoints you would bring to working/teaching at FSM. I certify the information provided by me in this application is true and complete. Applicant signature Thank you for your interest in working at Friends School of Minnesota.

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