Leadership Giving Officer

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (HIES) is seeking a Leadership Giving Officer.

HIES is the largest Episcopal parish independent day school in the country, serving 1,400 students, and offers a fully accredited college preparatory program for students ages three through 12th grade. Holy Innocents’ mission is to develop in students a love of learning, respect for self and others, faith in God, and a sense of service to the world community.

HIES is located north of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The Leadership Giving Officer reports to the Director of Leadership Giving and works closely with the entire Development team. This is a calendar-year, full-time hybrid position. Full-time HIES employees enjoy benefits such as a competitive compensation package, health care coverage, and retirement plan contributions.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the school's mission by implementing comprehensive strategies to secure leadership-level gifts, with a focus on campaign fundraising and cultivating strong relationships with donors. Proficiency with fundraising software is necessary. The candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising, and experience in planned giving is considered beneficial.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning:

• Along with the Director of Leadership Giving, develop and execute a comprehensive leadership giving strategy aligned with the school's fundraising priorities, with a specific focus on campaign initiatives that enhance school programs and facilities.
• Collaborate with the Advancement team and other key stakeholders to integrate leadership giving into the overall fundraising plan, ensuring alignment with the school's educational mission.

2. Portfolio Management:
• Maintain a portfolio of major prospects, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors through personalized communication, meetings, and events, highlighting the impact of their support of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School.
• Assist with stewardship efforts including donor reports and room/space dedications when needed.
• Partner with Alumni and Annual Giving to qualify and ensure movement with new identified prospects with major gift potential.

3. Campaign Management:
• Assist with campaigns and initiatives targeted at securing leadership-level gifts to support programatic needs, capital projects, scholarship opportunities, and other key institutional priorities.
• Help develop and implement campaign-specific strategies for donor acquisition, retention, and increased donations, ensuring alignment with the school's strategic plan.
• Prepare major and planned gift pledge paperwork and acknowledgements as needed.

4. Collaboration and Team Building:
• Work closely with a team of fundraising professionals, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Oversee and support volunteers, providing them with helpful materials and guidance to ensure success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the school community, including alumni, families, administration, and staff.

5. Events and Engagement:
• Work with Director of Special Events and Parent Engagement to plan and execute events that engage current and potential major donors.
• Work with the Communications Department on major gift and planned giving publications and websites.
• Attend key events and assist with tasks to execute a successful event.

6. Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Utilize data and analytics, including proficiency with fundraising software such as Raiser's Edge, to inform decision-making and track progress toward key performance indicators within a moves management framework.
• Work with the Director of Leadership Giving and the Director of Advancement Services to generate regular reports on the status of leadership giving initiatives for the Advancement team and school leadership.

7. Planned Giving Expertise:
• Experience in planned giving is considered helpful.
• Collaborate with the development team to integrate planned giving opportunities into the overall fundraising strategy.
Other duties as assigned by the Head of School or the Chief Advancement Officer.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gift fundraising.
• Experience at an independent school or university is helpful.
• Familiarity with fundraising software, particularly Blackbaud Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• An employment history highlighted by increased levels of responsibility and demonstrated ability to exercise sensitivity and sound judgement in dealing with staff and the public.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success in working with and motivating volunteers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and interact positively with a wide range of individuals.
• Energy, initiative, integrity, sincerity, and the drive to succeed.
• Proven success in securing five, six and seven figure gifts.