What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Annual Giving position at Notre Dame Academy?
Director of Annual GivingNotre Dame Academy, Hingham, Massachusetts--an all-female college preparatory middle and high school educating students in grades 7-12 is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious fundraiser to lead the schools growing development operation. Notre Dame Academy is a vibrant, Catholic learning community, sponsored by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The Academy guides young women in their personal faith formation, challenges students to pursue academic excellence, and encourages social responsibility on behalf of global justice. Reporting to the Chief Institutional Advancement Officer , the director will oversee all facets of the fundraising program through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of current parents,alumni, past parents, grandparents, and other strategic constituencies, and will carry a portfolioof leadership prospects.
The school benefits from a well-resourced, philanthropically inclinedprospect pool eager to invest in the school. The successful candidate will take an entrepreneurial approach to the work, implement best practices in annual giving, and embrace the traditions and culture that make NDA a special place in the hearts and minds of its supporters. This position requires superb organization and interpersonal skills as well as computer-based prospect management skills. An ideal candidate will deeply enjoy data analysis and look for creative ways to integrate data with purposeful and strategic marketing.
The director will possess superior communications skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and a strategic mindset. The director will demonstrate personal accountability, embody the values of the school, and operate withintegrity, humility, and professionalism.Components of Responsibility Plan and implement the schools annual fundraising strategy that supports the annual operating budget and the school's nascent strategic plan.Manage a distinct portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects and partner with the Director of Alumnae and Parent Relations and Special Events to identify and solicit additional annual leadership gift prospects.Recruit, train, and develop leadership volunteers to assist with the annual fund program.Manage a robust and comprehensive annual fund solicitation communication schedule and ensure it aligns with all school communications; create annual fund marketing and solicitation materials for both mail and electronic distribution.Work with the Director of Operations and Stewardship and other teammates to ensure accurate and complete development database records.Produce detailed management reports on the annual fund to the President, finance office, and the Advancement Committee of the Board of Directors.Assist with the production of the Schools Annual Report.QualificationsDemonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment.High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience.Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance.Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages.Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.*Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflects the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
The school benefits from a well-resourced, philanthropically inclinedprospect pool eager to invest in the school. The successful candidate will take an entrepreneurial approach to the work, implement best practices in annual giving, and embrace the traditions and culture that make NDA a special place in the hearts and minds of its supporters. This position requires superb organization and interpersonal skills as well as computer-based prospect management skills. An ideal candidate will deeply enjoy data analysis and look for creative ways to integrate data with purposeful and strategic marketing.
The director will possess superior communications skills, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and a strategic mindset. The director will demonstrate personal accountability, embody the values of the school, and operate withintegrity, humility, and professionalism.Components of Responsibility Plan and implement the schools annual fundraising strategy that supports the annual operating budget and the school's nascent strategic plan.Manage a distinct portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects and partner with the Director of Alumnae and Parent Relations and Special Events to identify and solicit additional annual leadership gift prospects.Recruit, train, and develop leadership volunteers to assist with the annual fund program.Manage a robust and comprehensive annual fund solicitation communication schedule and ensure it aligns with all school communications; create annual fund marketing and solicitation materials for both mail and electronic distribution.Work with the Director of Operations and Stewardship and other teammates to ensure accurate and complete development database records.Produce detailed management reports on the annual fund to the President, finance office, and the Advancement Committee of the Board of Directors.Assist with the production of the Schools Annual Report.QualificationsDemonstrated ability to strategize, implement, and build constituency programs and activities, along with a talent for motivating volunteers.Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment.High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with close attention to detail and prioritization to meet deadlines.Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated personal solicitation experience.Strong computer skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance.Ability to work with students, as well as volunteers of all ages.Must be able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.*Notre Dame Academy seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflects the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $66,800 - $84,500
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