Director of Constituent Engagement

Director of Constituent Engagement and Giving Montclair Kimberley Academy, an innovative Jr-K–12 independent day school with a strong national reputation, seeks a strategic and dynamic Director of Constituent Engagement and Giving to lead philanthropic education and engagement efforts among current and former parents, alumni, faculty, students, and friends of the school.

Reporting to the Director of Development , this position blends oversight of key engagement programs and events with MKA's culture of philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership :

• Provide strategic direction and develop an annual operating plan to engage and educate current and former parents, alumni, faculty, students, and friends on the importance of philanthropy.
• Conceive, develop, and execute programs and events that meaningfully engage and cultivate MKA constituents.
• Support and participate in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts of the department's frontline fundraisers.
• Oversee the constituent engagement budget and ensure alignment with institutional priorities. Serve as an ambassador for MKA's mission, fostering lifelong connections to the school.

Volunteer & Alumni Leadership :

Communications & Marketing :

Regular Publications :

Event Management :

Signature Events Include :

Qualifications :

MKA is committed to promoting an inclusive and representative education that honors students' narratives, provides a safe environment to explore and discuss multiple perspectives, and helps transform students and faculty, school culture and curriculum, community, and society. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment to this process. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to cjunquera@mka.org.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience.

MKA offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including, but not limited to, medical and dental coverage; retirement plans with employer matching; life and disability insurance; and access to wellness and professional development resources.

It is MKA's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or disability not related to the requirements for being a successful employee at MKA.