Assistant Director of Development
DovetailED Talent Sourcing
The Walker School | Marietta, GA
Assistant Director of Development Opportunity Statement
How to Apply
The 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 ***email_hidden***.
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 Overview
The 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 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive development experience,
- preferably in an independent school or nonprofit setting
- Proven success in securing major gifts and achieving fundraising goals
- A strategic mindset with a strong, donor-centered approach
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills that inspire action
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfort with data, donor systems, and digital tools
- A collaborative spirit and a deep appreciation for mission-driven work
How to Apply
The 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 ***email_hidden***.
Please do not contact the school directly.
Assistant Director of Development Opportunity Statement
