Associate Director of Major Gifts at Jobot
Rockville, MD 20854
About the Job
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Hanani Carlisle
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Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
A bit about us:
K-12 co-ed college preparatory day school is looking to add an Associate Director of Major Gifts (ADMG
Why join us?
Job Details
Essential Functions
Create a compelling case for support of Annual Fund program for current and potential donors.
Develop and implement a plan for increased Annual Fund support and participation rates across all constituencies including current parents, alumni, past parents, friends, and more.
Oversee the creation and management of a volunteer peer-to-peer solicitor network which includes strategy, messaging, and goal setting along with the recruitment, training, and retention of engaged volunteers.
Support the development and production of all Annual Fund materials (coordinated with the Communications Department) for print, digital, and social media channels.
Use prospect research to determine appropriate targets and solicitation strategies for individuals.
Manage a portfolio of donors and solicit constituents for Annual Fund gifts.
Help plan and execute cultivation and stewardship events for donors and volunteers.
Assist with internal and external progress reports that evaluate overall success of the Annual Fund against benchmarks and develop strategies to increase effectiveness.
Regularly analyze donor data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for personalized engagement.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions, preferences, and contributions in the school's donor management system.
Keep current with best practices, innovative developments, and trends in the annual giving field with a focus on the independent school community.
Work with the Director of Advancement to coordinate Annual Fund giving strategies with capital campaign asks.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, sales, communications, marketing, or project management.
Minimum of 10 years Major Gifts experience.
Proven track record of successful fundraising in major gifts.
Experience with volunteer management.
The ability to effectively negotiate and persuade potential donors to make significant financial contributions.
Proficiency in using fundraising software and databases to manage donor relationships and track fundraising progress. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge desired.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
Must be a collaborative team player.
Possess a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work under pressure, meet deadlines and independently make decisions.
Prior fundraising experience in an independent school setting preferred.
Understanding of the Washington, DC metro area independent school landscape a plus.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
A bit about us:
K-12 co-ed college preparatory day school is looking to add an Associate Director of Major Gifts (ADMG
Why join us?
- Flexible Schedule
- PTO
- Health
- Dental
- vision
Job Details
Essential Functions
Create a compelling case for support of Annual Fund program for current and potential donors.
Develop and implement a plan for increased Annual Fund support and participation rates across all constituencies including current parents, alumni, past parents, friends, and more.
Oversee the creation and management of a volunteer peer-to-peer solicitor network which includes strategy, messaging, and goal setting along with the recruitment, training, and retention of engaged volunteers.
Support the development and production of all Annual Fund materials (coordinated with the Communications Department) for print, digital, and social media channels.
Use prospect research to determine appropriate targets and solicitation strategies for individuals.
Manage a portfolio of donors and solicit constituents for Annual Fund gifts.
Help plan and execute cultivation and stewardship events for donors and volunteers.
Assist with internal and external progress reports that evaluate overall success of the Annual Fund against benchmarks and develop strategies to increase effectiveness.
Regularly analyze donor data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for personalized engagement.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions, preferences, and contributions in the school's donor management system.
Keep current with best practices, innovative developments, and trends in the annual giving field with a focus on the independent school community.
Work with the Director of Advancement to coordinate Annual Fund giving strategies with capital campaign asks.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, sales, communications, marketing, or project management.
Minimum of 10 years Major Gifts experience.
Proven track record of successful fundraising in major gifts.
Experience with volunteer management.
The ability to effectively negotiate and persuade potential donors to make significant financial contributions.
Proficiency in using fundraising software and databases to manage donor relationships and track fundraising progress. Knowledge of Raiser's Edge desired.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
Must be a collaborative team player.
Possess a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work under pressure, meet deadlines and independently make decisions.
Prior fundraising experience in an independent school setting preferred.
Understanding of the Washington, DC metro area independent school landscape a plus.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
80,000 - 100,000 /year