Director of Annual Giving

SCHEDULE: Full-time appointment

FUNCTION:  Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Annual Giving will design, implement and manage all aspects of a comprehensive Annual Giving program that includes setting goals and developing strategies to build and engage Cheshire Academy’s donor base. The Director will oversee leadership annual giving, reunion giving, direct mail, phonathons, and class-based initiatives, as well as other targeted constituent appeals and programs. The Director is a key member of a team responsible for growing participation percentages, moving donors to higher levels of giving and building a deeper culture of giving at the Academy.  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record as an annual giving professional with expertise in relationship management, and strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan and multi-dimensional appeal schedule for the Annual Fund that uses a variety of mediums.
• Establish and monitor goals on a monthly basis, applying course correction when needed.
• Working closely with marketing and communications, develop and manage constituent mailings and special fundraising appeals.
• Identify strategies to acquire new donors, renew donors at increased amounts, and reacquire lapsed donors of all constituencies.
• Prepare and analyze Annual Giving reports; collaborate with Advancement Services Manager to maximize use of the Raiser’s Edge database and enhance data integrity.
• Collaborate with Director of Donor and Volunteer Engagement to develop stewardship programs for new and renewed donors, loyal contributors, and leadership annual fund donors, as well as create volunteer/solicitor training program, materials and communications.
• Serve as relationship manager for the Parents Association.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects; meet travel expectation of 8-10 visits per month.
• Participate fully in the life of the School.

Other:

• Special event coverage, including some weekend and evening work is expected;
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Chief Advancement Officer.