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Associate Director of Advancement

Bosque School

Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Associate Director of Advancement

FULL TIME EXEMPT

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF YOU

Love building authentic relationships and connecting people to meaningful mission-driven impact.
Are energized by strategic storytelling thoughtful relationship management and inspiring philanthropic generosity.
Enjoy collaborating with colleagues engaging with families and community partners and representing the mission and values of Bosque School.
Are a proactive communicator who is highly organized detail-oriented and motivated by long-term partnership building. Thrive in a role that blends strategy creativity and relational work and are excited to help grow a culture of philanthropy rooted in equity community and care.

The Major Gifts Officer plays a vital role in advancing Bosque Schools mission financial strength and long-term strategic vision. As a key member of the Philanthropy team this position is responsible for cultivating soliciting and stewarding a dynamic portfolio of donors capable of making leadership-level philanthropic investments. This role serves as a frontline ambassador for the school facilitating personalized donor journeys guiding supporters through multi-step cultivation and solicitation processes and aligning donor interests with Bosques mission differentiators and programmatic strengths. The Major Gifts Officer works collaboratively across departments and partners closely with the Director of Philanthropy Head of School and campus colleagues to strengthen annual major and campaign fundraising efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership Giving Strategy & Portfolio Management

Manage a portfolio of leadership donors and prospects with clear goals for cultivation solicitation stewardship and annual revenue outcomes.
Develop individualized donor strategies that follow Bosques donor-journey model including discovery alignment proposal development solicitation and stewardship.
Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy to advance strategic fundraising priorities across annual capital and special initiatives.
Partner with the Head of School and department leaders to engage donors through storytelling mission-driven experiences and personalized communication.
Identify new prospective donors using research tools giving trends engagement indicators and wealth screening.

Donor Cultivation Solicitation & Stewardship

Conduct discovery meetings to understand donor interests values capacity and alignment with Bosques mission.
Prepare and present tailored proposals in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy Business Office and program leaders.
Solicit leadership gifts ($2000) supporting annual operations tuition assistance endowment growth capital projects and future campaign efforts.
Implement a robust stewardship program including acknowledgments impact reporting and personalized engagement touchpoints.
Support the planning of donor stewardship experiences such as Findlay Society events and program-centered engagements.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Partner with Philanthropy team members to track donor journeys maintain accurate records monitor metrics and strengthen the leadership giving pipeline.
Collaborate with campus departments to create compelling donor engagement opportunities connected to Bosques differentiators including Field & Community Science and the MRC.
Work with Marketing & Communications to develop philanthropic narratives and donor stories.
Coordinate with Admission & Enrollment to identify high-engagement families who may become philanthropic partners.

Events & Experience-Based Engagement

Participate in donor cultivation and stewardship events receptions and school programs.
Identify and support VIP donor pathways within schoolwide events and follow up on key conversations.
Build relationships with families alumni and visitors through intentional networking at school gatherings.

Data Reporting & Prospect Management

Maintain accurate donor interaction records in the database.
Assess portfolio health by monitoring donor movement pipeline metrics and revenue projections.
Prepare donor profiles meeting briefings and call notes for the Head of School and Director of Philanthropy.
Use research tools to identify new prospects and refine cultivation strategies.

Leadership & Community Engagement

Engage meaningfully in the daily life of the school to develop a deep understanding of Bosques programs and mission impact.
Maintain knowledge of philanthropic best practices and participate in ongoing professional development.
Build collaborative relationships with trustees volunteer leaders alumni and parent community members.
Model professionalism integrity equity community and care in all interactions.
Attend school events and represent Bosque School at community gatherings donor events and external engagements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree required; CFRE certification preferred.
35 years of experience in major gifts development sales or relationship-based work.
Demonstrated experience securing leadership gifts or managing complex relationship portfolios.
Exceptional interpersonal communication and storytelling abilities.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with donor databases and prospect research tools (e.g. Raisers Edge iWave).
Excellent communication (oral written presentation skills) and interpersonal skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work with a broad range of constituents.
Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends.
Commitment to Bosque Schools mission core values and Equity Community and Culture Principles and Best Practices and the creation of a progressive student-centered inquiry-based educational model.

WHO WE ARE:

Bosque School founded in 1994 is a non-profit co-educational independent school serving approximately 350 students in grades 6-12 located in sunny culturally dynamic and affordable Albuquerque New Mexico. Our mission is to create transformative learning experiences that empower a diverse community of students to lead lives of intellectual curiosity personal integrity and compassionate contribution to a more just world. We manifest our mission through our core values of inspiring academic excellence cultivating community fostering integrity and learning from place. Our dynamic immersive interdisciplinary learning environment challenges each student to think critically creatively approach problems and collaborate effectively with cultural competence. Bosque School has been voted the best private school in Albuquerque multiple years running by the Albuquerque Journal Readers Choice Awards. Click here to experience a virtual tour of Bosque School. For out-of-state candidates you can access information about relocating to Albuquerque on our employment page.

Bosque School in Albuquerque NM has engagedDovetailEDto lead a search for anAssociate Director of Advancementto start immediately. Interested candidates should review theOpportunity Statementand submit a cover letter resume and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Ashlyn Chillemi Senior Recruiter atDovetailED Talent Sourcing at com.

Bosque School Associate Director of Advancement Opportunity Statement Link: Experience:

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