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Clairbourn School is a coeducational, private school for students in preschool through middle school (JPK-8th) that has continuously served the greater Pasadena area since 1926. We are known for excellent academics, our welcoming community, our beautiful  campus, and a strong record of sending graduates to top area high schools. Clairbourn educates over 260 students and employs over 30 highly motivated and skilled educators. The administration team is collaborative, forward thinking, committed and amicable. Clairbourn is fortunate to have an involved parent community, who give generously of their time, talent and resources. Clairbourn is accredited by both CAIS and WASC.  

SUMMARY 

Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates ongoing and special project funding programs for the School by performing the following duties in collaboration with staff members and/or volunteers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares planned activities and enlists support from members of administration, faculty, staff, trustee committees and Clairbourn Families Association (CFA).
• Develops fundraising materials to support the school’s goals and promote its fundraising programs.
• Identifies potential contributors to special project funds and supporters of the school’s ongoing operations through examination of past records, individual and corporate contacts, and knowledge of the community.
• Plans and coordinates the Annual Fund drive and other campaigns for special projects
• Prepares for and plans major milestone events for the school (Centennial Celebration, etc.).
• Assigns responsibilities for personal solicitation to members of the staff, the CFA, and the trustees according to special interests, contacts, knowledge or capabilities.
• Organizes campaigns to reach other potential contributors.
• Plans and coordinates the overall design of the annual Clairbourn Benefit in close contact with the CFA Benefit Chairperson.
• Organizes solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations for the various endowment funds.
• Informs potential contributors of special needs of the institution, and encourages individuals, corporations, and foundations to establish or contribute to special funds through endowments, trusts, donations of gifts-in-kind, or bequests, conferring with accountant and/or attorneys to establish methods of transferring funds to benefit both donors and the school.
• Researches public and private grant agencies and foundations to identify other sources of funding for research, community service, or other projects.
• Maintains records of contributors and grants and prepares letters of appreciation and tax receipts to be sent to contributors.
• Oversees the implementation of the yearly report on giving to all constituencies
• Provides statistical information for the annual state and national surveys.
• Organizes Alumni Events and communications.
• Facilitates continuing connections with alumni.

Application Process:

Submit letter of interest, resume, three references, and letters of recommendation, in a single PDF to Dr. Amy Patzlaff, via email at employment@clairbourn.org. 

Clairbourn School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Clairbourn is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in school operations. Clairbourn prohibits unlawful discrimination against any job applicant, employee or unpaid intern by any employee of the School, including supervisors and coworkers.

• Alignment with and ability to articulate the mission and values of Clairbourn School
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and all constituents
• Critical and strategic thinker who possesses strong time and project-management skills
• Professional and courteous demeanor 
• Ability to plan and execute events and programs with creativity, innovation and high level of organization and measure/report their impact.
• Knowledge of educational fundraising culture is an asset and experience with secondary or higher education 
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Mandarin language proficiency - a plus 
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or an equivalent