Director of Annual Giving

Our school Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the Academy of the Holy Names is an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women.

Employment Opportunity: The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a Director of Annual Giving. This position reports to the Director of Advancement and is a full-time, 12-month salaried role. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening responsibilities. Occasional travel may be required. Special attention may be necessary near the end of the calendar and fiscal years, when giving activity is at its peak.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with donor management systems preferred (e.g., VeraCross, Raisers Edge)
• Familiarity with prospect research tools (e.g., WealthEngine, DonorSearch)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple campaigns and meet deadlines
• Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Strong customer service mindset with consistent follow-through
  
  

Position Summary: The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive annual giving program that secures unrestricted philanthropic support. This individual will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to meet and exceed the school’s annual fundraising goals. The Director works collaboratively with all constituencies to strengthen relationships and foster a community of loyal benefactors.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Increase annual unrestricted giving and participation across all constituencies
• Develop and manage an annual fund plan and timeline
• Craft a compelling case for support
• Design and execute an integrated solicitation strategy, including in-person asks, direct mail, digital outreach, phone campaigns, and peer-to-peer appeals
• Identify and research prospective donors through online tools and peer engagement
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward parents through a structured annual engagement plan
• Plan and execute New Parent events, including coordination of invitations, RSVPs, catering, program, materials, and follow-up
• Prepares pre-event briefing materials for the President and Director of Advancement. Leads the execution of the annual President’s Dinner (BMR Dinner) through guest list coordination, invitations, and event logistics in collaboration with the Director of Special Events
• Leads and expands a comprehensive alumni giving program
• Grow alumni reunion giving through coordinated strategies and execution with the Director of Constituent Relations
• Identify prospects for leadership, major, and planned gifts, as well as event sponsorships
• Manage and expand grandparent engagement and annual appeals
• Manage giving options and the data health of constituent records
• Provide weekly reporting on fundraising progress by campaign, fund, and appeal
• Segment and analyze the constituent database to support forecasting and strategy development
• Conduct post-event evaluations to measure effectiveness and inform future planning
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer leadership
• Contribute strategic content for communications, including website, social media, and publications
• Assist in recruiting speakers for Career Day and convocations
• Attend school-sponsored events, including reunions and regional alumni visits to strengthen relationships
• Prepare summary data for the President’s Annual Report
• Manage the annual giving budget responsibly
• Participate in professional development opportunities and the annual Advancement retreat
• Support additional Advancement initiatives and events as needed. Manage facilities requests and logistics as required
  
  

A level 2 background check must be completed by final candidate.