Director of Constituent Engagement

About Girls Preparatory School

The mission of Girls Preparatory School (GPS) is to inspire each girl to lead a life of integrity and purpose by engaging her mind, cultivating her strengths, and nurturing her self-confidence and respect for others. Currently, 130 faculty and staff serve approximately 500 girls in grades 6-12 with a college preparatory curriculum that includes a full complement of courses in the humanities, STEM, the arts, and more, as well as a rich and varied cocurricular program. 

GPS prioritizes healthy connections and relationships, fostering a culture where each girl is known, heard, and empowered to use her voice. This culture of acceptance and belonging nurtures and lifts her up in mind, body, and spirit so that she can find her place and discover her potential, fostering confidence and joy for dynamic engagement in a rapidly changing world. 

Faculty and staff support each student in a learner-centered and collaborative culture that is aligned with our mission, vision, and values. Furthermore, faculty and staff are expected to understand and embody our tenets of excellence.

Position Summary

The person in this role will lead a comprehensive alumnae and parent engagement strategy that deepens connection to GPS and builds understanding of the vital role philanthropy plays in advancing the school’s mission. The role oversees and activates key engagement channels including: the Parent Council, Alumnae Council, reunion committees, to drive meaningful participation, leadership, and philanthropic support. 

The role champions a culture of gratitude, belonging, and recognition, ensuring volunteers feel valued and inspired by their impact. In addition, the position supports fundraising efforts by identifying and qualifying leadership and major gift prospects, soliciting Impact Fund gifts, and securing individual and corporate sponsorships for event-based fundraising initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Development, the person in this role will:

Alumnae & Parent Engagement

• Lead a comprehensive parent and alumnae engagement strategy that strengthens connection to GPS and intentionally builds understanding of the role philanthropy plays in advancing the school's mission;
• Oversee and activate key engagement channels including the Parent Council, Alumnae Council, Reunion Committees, events, and communications to drive meaningful participation, leadership, and philanthropic support. 
• Oversee the logistical management of new family onboarding, educating parents on philanthropy, volunteerism, and the role they play in supporting GPS;
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Alumnae Council and Parent Council to the Development Office, ensuring the effective orchestration of event-based fundraising initiatives and championing participation in both community-building and philanthropic initiatives;
• Manage key alumnae and parent engagement functions, including the alumnae newsletter, past-parent newsletter, alumnae visits to campus, and systems for ensuring accurate and updated contact information;
• Plan and execute creative local and national alumnae programs and gatherings that inspire connection, mentorship, professional networking, and lifelong loyalty to GPS;
• Maintain purposeful communication with alumnae leaders to celebrate achievements, share updates, and strengthen the global Bruiser network.

Volunteer Pipeline & Leadership Development

• Partner with the Director of Development to implement a long-range vision for volunteer engagement, identifying and cultivating emerging alumnae and parent leaders for volunteer roles, philanthropic involvement, and opportunities that advance strategic priorities.

Fundraising 

• Identify and qualify potential leadership and major gifts prospects for possible addition to the major gifts pipeline;
• Solicit prospective donors for leadership Impact Fund gifts ($1,906+); and
• Solicit businesses and individuals for event-based fundraising sponsorships. 

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in development, volunteer management, alumnae/parent relations, or community engagement, ideally in an independent school;
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Google Drive, and Google Office Suite preferred;
• Proven success managing and motivating volunteers at multiple levels of engagement;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, relationship-centered approach;
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and follow-through;
• Ability to strategically connect day-to-day engagement work to long-term institutional goals; and
• Commitment to the mission, values, and culture of Girls Preparatory School.

It is the School’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. It is the intent and resolve of the School to comply with the letter and the spirit of the law in the implementation of all facets of equal opportunity. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

All employees are responsible for complying with the School's equal employment opportunity policy.