How to ApplyThe Walker School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Christie Holman, Assistant Head of School for Advancement), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk, at lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly.Why Walker?At Walker, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission to inspire transformative learning is made possible through a community that believes in meaningful connections, academic excellence, and opportunity. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on students and families through philanthropic support, work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team, and help shape the future of a thriving independent school community.Position OverviewThe Walker School is seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as its next Assistant Director of Development . This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and mission-aligned leader to help shape a culture of philanthropy within a vibrant independent school community. If you are energized by building meaningful relationships, advancing mission-driven work, and making a lasting impact through philanthropy, this role offers the opportunity to do just that.As a key partner to the Assistant Head of School for Advancement, the Assistant Director of Development will play a central role in designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy. This position will help grow philanthropic support while strengthening engagement across parents, alumni, and friends of the school. This is a highly visible role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and relationship-building and who is passionate about independent school education and nonprofit impact.Job QualificationsBachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive development experiencePreferably in an independent school or nonprofit settingProven success in securing major gifts and achieving fundraising goalsA strategic mindset with a strong, donor-centered approachExceptional relationship-building and communication skills that inspire actionStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesComfort with data, donor systems, and digital toolsA collaborative spirit and a deep appreciation for mission-driven work#J-18808-Ljbffr