Annual Giving Manager

Bishop Ireton High School has an immediate opening for a part-time Annual Giving Manager at our campus in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Annual Giving Manager plays a significant and collaborative role in the implementation of fundraising plans and activities that align with Bishop Ireton High School’s mission. Duties include building strong and successful relationships, communicating with donors and other constituents, securing gifts for the BI Annual Fund, identifying potential campaign and planned giving prospects, and collaborating with the Advancement team and Head of School to effectively execute the Annual Fund efforts throughout the year. The Annual Giving Manager will focus on building a year-round fundraising plan for the Bishop Ireton Annual Fund, which includes goal-setting, strategizing, and event planning that builds and engages the donor base. This position works with the Head of School, Advancement Team, and Communications Team. It is a part-time (20-25 hours per week, flexible schedule with remote work options), 12-month position, reporting to the Director of Advancement.

Responsibilities:

· Advance the mission of Bishop Ireton through annual fund projects

· Stewardship of current donors

· Manage the growth of the Annual Fund

o Maintain and expand the Head of School Circle and Cardinal Leadership Circle through
personal engagement and strategic outreach

o Plan and implement the Bishop Ireton Day of Giving

o Work closely with the Head of School, Advancement Team and Communications Team
to develop and execute solicitations for the Annual Fund

· In conjunction with the Director of Advancement, identify, train, and maintain relationships with internal and external volunteers to assist in annual fund programming.

· Conduct regularly scheduled personal donor cultivation visits

· Assist with Alumni Relations communications and engagement activities

o Homecoming/Reunion Weekend

o Alumni events for both Bishop Ireton and St. Mary’s Academy

· Assist with prospect research and help to grow and enhance donor database (Raiser’s Edge).

· Utilize Raiser’s Edge for constituent needs and information

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree plus demonstrated professional experience in fundraising. Working for a nonprofit organization is a plus, preferably a Catholic or independent school.

· Demonstrated experience soliciting annual gifts preferred.

· Excellent written communication skills and experience with media graphics and reports.

· Strong oral communication skills.

· Demonstrated experience organizing and managing direct mail campaigns preferred.

· Strength in organizational skills and attention to detail and functioning as a team player.

· Collaborative and flexible, willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as warranted by events or other advancement activities.

Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a cover letter with three professional references and resume to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, at tina.becker@bishopireton.org

About Bishop Ireton

Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Bishop Ireton’s quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,200 - $49,700