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Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Employer
Sidwell Friends School
Location
District of Columbia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 28, 2022

Careers At Sidwell Friends School

Welcome to the Human Resources Department at Sidwell Friends School. Sidwell Friends prides itself in offering a high quality educational experience to those who will lead the next generation. To that end, we are seeking qualified individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance the student experience at Sidwell Friends. We encourage you to review the job postings below and to contact us for additional information.

Assistant Director of Annual Giving Department: Office of School Advancement Location: Washington, DC
Position Start Date: Immediately
Status: Full-Time


REPORTS TO: Director of Annual Giving

Sidwell Friends, a coeducational Quaker day school, seeks a full-time Assistant Director of Annual Giving to work with the Advancement Department, located on its DC campus. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving supports the overall annual giving program and is a key member of the Advancement Team. The Assistant Director will support the planning, development, and execution of fundraising efforts to increase annual giving among the School's giving cohorts, a priority of the School's ambitious multi-million-dollar comprehensive capital campaign. This position will serve as the primary liaison for the Annual Fund Volunteer program. In addition, this position will play a key role in event planning and execution for events to support the Annual Giving program.

The ideal candidate is a team player, willing to pitch in to serve the overall needs of the department as necessary. They will be creative, self-motivated, and thrive in a sophisticated program, as well as a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports and collaborates with the Directors of Annual Giving and Advancement Services to assist in developing and executing a comprehensive, year-round fundraising plan. This effort includes multi-channel fundraising to support the dollar and participation goals and programming for the long-term growth of the School’s Annual Fund program.
  • Recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who help advance the Sidwell Friends Annual Fund including Parent Volunteers, Giving Day Volunteers, Class Agents, Reunion Volunteers and Grandparent Volunteers.
  • Help plan and follow a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of media (e.g., electronic solicitations, direct mail appeals, in-person solicitations) to communicate with current and potential donors.
  • Support the School’s Marketing and Stewardship departments’ efforts to produce annual appeal collateral and solicitation letters by assisting with writing, editing and design components that demonstrate the impact that regular charitable support has on Sidwell Friends School.
  • Develop, plan and execute two (2) key fundraising events. The position will collaborate with staff and volunteer stakeholders for maximum success.
  • Maintain an active portfolio of Annual Fund prospects.
  • Partner with colleagues in the Advancement, Alumni Engagement, and Stewardship Offices to assist with other projects as needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 2-4 years development or marketing experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiar with RE NXT or other CRM platforms, as well as web-based work management tools.
  • Creative, self-motivated, detail-orientated, and donor-centered.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the mission of the school.
  • Exhibits outstanding organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal direction and support.
  • Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including occasional weekends and evenings, as needed.
  • Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information.
As a condition of employment, all employees who are employed with the school are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of such vaccination. To make application for a medical or religious exemption, please contact the human resources department.

Interested candidates should upload a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via our on-line application.

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