Development Coordinator

Beginning: September 2, 2025 – or until filled
Compensation: $10,000 for September–June (approx. 10 hours/week)
25% Part-Time position

Help grow the generosity that sustains our school community!

The Ithaca Waldorf School is seeking a motivated and personable Development Coordinator to lead our fundraising efforts, strengthen donor relationships, and support a thriving culture of philanthropy. This position begins September 2, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026.

The Development Coordinator will organize and run our two major annual fundraisers, the Remarkable Raffle in the fall and a spring fundraiser, while also supporting outreach events with donor engagement in mind. This role will manage our CRM platform to track and communicate with donors, send timely thank-yous, and help foster new donor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute the Remarkable Raffle and spring fundraiser

  • Support community outreach events with donor engagement goals

  • Maintain accurate donor records in our CRM

  • Communicate gratitude to donors promptly and personally

  • Research and cultivate new donor prospects

  • Work closely with the School Director and fundraising volunteers

Ideal candidates

  • Have experience in fundraising, event planning, or donor relations 

  • Are highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once
    Communicate warmly and professionally, in person and in writing

  • Are comfortable using CRM or database systems (or eager to learn)

  • Enjoy building connections and telling the school’s story to inspire support

Benefits include:

  • Retirement plan

  • Tuition remission

To Apply
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and three references to the Hiring Committee at office@ithacawaldorf.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority deadline: August 25, 2025.

About Us
The Ithaca Waldorf School is an independent, not-for-profit school authorized by the New York State Department of Education to provide instruction through Grade 8. We are a full member of WECAN and a developing member of AWSNA. Our 80-acre campus of forests, fields, and working farm provides a rich environment for experiential, nature-based learning.

Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, and offers a vibrant cultural life and stunning natural beauty. (www.visitithaca.com)

Equity and Inclusion
The Ithaca Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or handicapping conditions in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment that is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program to which application has been made.