Director of Donor Relations

Director of Donor Relations

Gilman School - Baltimore, MD 21210

Salary Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Education

Director of Donor Relations

Our Mission

Gilman is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation, and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work.

Our Commitment

Educating the Whole Boy

For more than a century, Gilman's mission has remained exceedingly focused: to unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy — mind, body, and spirit. To accomplish that goal, we provide space and opportunity for crucial learning and self-expression to take place. We believe that boys experience transformative learning when they connect disciplines, people, and ideas in ways that deepen their sense of self and serve the needs of others.

Our rich and comprehensive program, our immeasurably talented and interesting faculty and students, and our belief in the character traits embodied by the Gilman Five — Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence — combine to form the foundation of an educational environment dedicated to helping boys grow into men of character.

Community, Inclusion, and Equity

Gilman's commitment to community, inclusion, and equity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds and heritages share their perspectives with one another. Through the recognition and acceptance of our many differences, we learn to appreciate and respect the complexity of the world in which we live and develop essential skills that help us forge productive relationships with those around us.

We are proud of our history as a school that has, for several generations, taken the lead on matters of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Gilman students and faculty come from many different backgrounds: 41% of students and 22% of faculty identify as people of color. We continue to build on that legacy through our steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity initiatives on local, state, and national levels.

Our School

Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.

What You Will Do:

Gilman School seeks a strategic, creative, and relationship-focused Director of Donor Relations to lead a comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship program that inspires philanthropy and strengthens lifelong connections to the School.

Reporting to the Assistant Head of School for Advancement, the Director of Donor Relations is responsible for designing and implementing a donor-centered strategy that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy, deepens engagement, and enhances donor retention among a broad audience spanning diverse ages and backgrounds. This position serves as the architect of the School's donor experience, ensuring that every donor—from first-time supporters to leadership-level benefactors—feels informed, appreciated, and connected to Gilman's mission.

The Director of Donor Relations partners closely with colleagues across Advancement, faculty, students, and volunteers to communicate the power of philanthropy and celebrate the collective impact of the Gilman community. This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person position. Some travel, as well as occasional evening and weekend work, is required.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive donor relations strategy aligned with the School's fundraising priorities and institutional goals.
• Create meaningful stewardship experiences that foster donor loyalty, increase retention, and encourage future giving.
• Develop donor…