Assistant Director of Annual Fund

Job Description

Collegiate School seeks an Assistant Director of the Annual Fund. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director is to support and implement the Annual Fund strategic plan to achieve overall goals, with special emphasis on volunteer management, direct mail/email efforts and participation levels (parent, alumni, faculty/staff). This position will focus on the growth of the Annual Fund program through successful outreach, marketing and communications efforts, and special initiatives, such as Giving Day/s. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and works collaboratively and in close concert with the Annual Fund Director.

This is a full-time benefitted position, 12-month position. To be considered, please attach a cover letter as well as a resume.

General Responsibilities include:

In collaboration with the Annual Fund Director, supports and implements the strategic direction of the Annual Fund program, developing giving strategy for each constituency to achieve stated goals. Annual Fund strategy will include an emphasis on segmenting audiences and creating a participation plan that encourages giving by current/former parents, alumni and other constituents. Creates strategies that support donor acquisition, donor retention and upgrades to achieve stated goals.

Develops and implements a robust volunteer program by recruiting, enlisting, and training volunteers to help achieve stated goals. Produces materials to support this work and provides regular outreach, check ins and call lists to various groups. Volunteer program includes current parents, alumni, grandparents and faculty/staff volunteers.

Support outreach efforts by the Board of Trustee’s Development Committee and Alumni Association’s Annual Fund Committee.

Works in partnership with Annual Fund Director and Communications Office to develop and implement direct mail and email campaigns and other pieces that support the Annual Fund. This may also include messages to alumni and parents, Collegiate’s website, social media and other forms of communication.

Responsible for conducting 50+ face-to-face meetings with members of the community to build and strengthen relationships, support volunteer program, and solicit gifts to the Annual Fund.

Understands and follows best fundraising practices, including consistent use of contract reports completed in a timely fashion.

In concert with Annual Fund Director, oversees Collegiate’s Day/s of Giving to further strengthen the culture of philanthropy that shows the power of collective giving and encourages broad participation from all members of the community.

Oversees for the Report on Philanthropy, to include donor impact pieces and creation of various donor lists (by size and constituency groups). Works collaboratively with development team, but serves as primary point of contact for pulling accurate donor lists.

Creates and run reports to show results to date and analyze giving patterns and opportunities.

Ensures all Annual Fund donors are thanked in a timely and appropriate fashion.

Strategic member of the Development team.

Creative and innovative thinker, able to build on the success of the current program and bring it to a new level.

Involvement in School-sponsored activities to expand the current culture of engagement by educating the community on the importance of volunteerism and philanthropy.

Team player with a willingness to support all programs in the Development Office (major giving, special events, alumni engagement, family engagement, research/data).

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum 3-5 years fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in annual giving

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness, including, but not limited to, collaboration, staffing and programming

Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, alumni, parents and friends by creating a caring and inclusive community in which all members are respected and valued

Passion for independent school education

Understanding and belief in Collegiate’s mission and goals

Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Strong technology skills including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proven experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s or other Relationship Management System (RMS)

Knowledge of best practice trends related to donor relations

Required Competencies:

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate the School’s shared purpose; builds trust among colleagues; is accountable; lives up to commitments.

Proven cross cultural competency skills demonstrating self awareness, awareness of others and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging in the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to a servant leadership model focusing on the growth and development of the team to successfully fulfill shared goals.

Understands the big picture and handles areas of responsibility in a manner consistent with the School’s mission and values. Offers assistance within the office especially during busy times.

Relates to the Collegiate community including faculty, staff, students, parents and applicants in a cooperative manner.

Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.

Understands the need for growth and is receptive to constructive feedback.

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

It is critical that candidates demonstrate a commitment to the School’s Core Values and Mission

HONOR

Personal integrity and devotion to the truth, which make one trustworthy, forthright, responsible and fair.

LOVE OF LEARNING

A creative spirit that promotes intellectual and personal growth through exploration, inquiry and openness to change.

EXCELLENCE

A sustained commitment to meeting high standards of character, achievement and personal accountability.

RESPECT

Fundamental regard for the dignity and worth of each individual.

COMMUNITY

A commitment to responsive and compassionate citizenship and service on campus, in the local community and in the broader world.

Who we are

Collegiate School is a co-educational, independent day school located in Henrico County, within 20 minutes of downtown Richmond, Virginia, for students in Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. For more than 100 years, Collegiate has nurtured inquisitive thinkers, responsible citizens, and compassionate leaders. Grounded in the values that have sustained it over the course of more than a century, Collegiate provides its nearly 1,700 students with an engaging academic environment dedicated to preparing them for a globally connected and changing world.

The essence of Collegiate School is the richness of relationships among students, faculty, parents, administrators, and alumni in a dynamic learning community with high personal and academic expectations. This exceptional educational environment enables students to develop their potential for intellectual growth, leadership, and service.

Why Collegiate?

Collegiate School is well-regarded for developing students into citizens who lead, serve and shape the world. We do so with the help of a caring faculty and staff who also have opportunities to lead, serve and shape the world, through the young lives they touch.

Below are just a few examples of some of the great advantages of working at Collegiate:

Excellent professional development opportunities for faculty and staff

Collaborative working environment

A rich employee benefits package (which includes free lunch!)

Opportunities for growth and leadership

An environment that fosters creative and innovative instruction

The School is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy or related pregnancy condition, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications, and skills.