Director of Annual Giving

The Director of Annual Giving manages a portfolio of prospects, including alumnae, current parents, past parents, and grandparents to cultivate, solicit, and steward them for gifts to the Fund for NDA (annual fund/unrestricted support). This position reports to the Executive Director of Advancement and works closely with the other members of the Advancement team, including the Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement and the Director of Operations and Stewardship.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and implement the school’s annual fundraising strategy for the Fund for NDA that supports the annual operating budget and the school’s strategic plan.
• Lead the effort to create annual fund solicitation strategies via mail and email for key appeals, including Giving Tuesday and end of calendar year.
• Manage a portfolio of annual giving prospects (identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship) and partner with the Director of Alumnae and Parent Engagement to identify and solicit additional annual gift prospects of increasing levels of capacity.
• Serve as lead for the annual Night of NDA Gala, the largest single source of annual unrestricted dollars.
• Serve as lead for the Senior Class Gift in engaging parents to give.
• Recruit, train, and develop leadership volunteers to assist with the annual fund program, including on targeted event committees.
• Work with the Director of Operations and Stewardship to ensure accurate and complete Advancement database records.
• As an entire Advancement team, partner with the Communications team to develop and manage a robust and comprehensive communication strategy for alumnae and parents, including annual fund solicitation periodic alumnae and parent updates, and Annual Report, utilizing a communication schedule to ensure this aligns with all school communications.
• Utilize donor engagement and wealth screening to enable data-driven decision making.
• Produce comprehensive fund, appeal, and event revenue reports on annual fund activities to demonstrate impact and inform future planning. Support the Executive Director of Advancement in preparing such reports for the Advancement Committee of the Board

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in direct fundraising.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed revenue goals.
• Experience in strengthening an annual giving program using strategy and creativity.
• Ability to recruit, motivate, and manage volunteers, including alumnae, parents, and students.
• A strategic mindset.
• Personal accountability.
• A positive attitude and a value in developing solutions to challenges.
• A collaborative spirit and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and organize and complete action items with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technology skills and knowledge of database research and maintenance.
• Commitment to working evenings and weekends throughout the year, and periodic travel