Development Manager at The Helix School

About the Employer

The Helix School is an accredited nonpublic school serving approximately 60 autistic and neurodivergent students in kindergarten through age 22 in San Rafael, California. Founded in 2014, we provide a specialized, strengths-based learning environment where students with autism and related learning differences receive individualized academic instruction, clinical support, and transition services tailored to their unique needs. Our team is made up of passionate special educators, clinicians, and support staff who believe deeply in the potential of every student. We offer small class sizes, a collaborative multidisciplinary team model, and a school culture grounded in respect, innovation, and continuous learning. If you are looking for meaningful work where your expertise directly shapes the trajectory of a student's life, The Helix School is a place where that happens every day.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Development Manager’s primary responsibility is to execute the school’s planned Annual Fund campaigns, events, and donor communications strategies, grow the general donor base deepening relations with Helix family and community donors, and collaborate with members of the leadership team on identifying institutional and major donor prospects. Responsibilities includes raising funds for the Annual Fund (approx. $200,000) via fundraising campaigns, events, and direct solicitation; launching a new monthly donor program; managing donor communications (impact newsletter and fundraising campaigns); supporting the annual Luminary Gala and Paths to Possibility 5K events; and supervising the Development Operations Associate to deliver exceptional donor experiences.

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