Director of Annual Giving & Events

Position Summary

The Director of Annual Giving & Events is responsible for leading Mercy’s signature fundraising events, managing annual appeal strategy and execution, and overseeing key student-led fundraising initiatives. This position plays a critical role in driving philanthropic revenue, strengthening donor relationships, and ensuring a seamless and mission-aligned donor experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Signature Fundraising Events

• Lead planning and execution of Mercy’s two premier fundraising events: GolfFest and FIESTA.
• Develop and achieve event budgets, revenue projections, and expense management plans.
• Analyze current events platform for growth and innovation
• Oversee sponsorship strategy, underwriting opportunities, and donor cultivation tied to events.
• Manage volunteer committees and event logistics.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure high-quality execution and brand alignment.
• Analyze post-event performance and recommend strategies for growth.
• Create a dashboard to track key metrics for events

Annual Giving & Stewardship

• Plan and execute annual appeal campaigns, including segmentation strategy, messaging, timelines, and multi-channel outreach.
• Oversee Mercy’s monthly giving program, including growth strategy and donor engagement.
• Develop and coordinate stewardship activities to ensure timely, meaningful donor acknowledgment.
• Create and manage detailed campaign calendars and workflows to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Expand community partnerships for fundraising potential
• Track and report on campaign performance metrics.

Collaboration & Content Management

• Collaborate closely with Advancement and Marketing team members to align messaging, branding, and fundraising strategy.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and finalizing appeal communications across print, email, web, and social channels.
• Ensure messaging reflects Mercy’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership team to seek grant funding sources
• Establish/participate in a peer network to identify best practices/partnering opportunities

Student Fundraising Initiatives

• Plan and lead student fundraising efforts, including the Fall Dance-A-Thon and Spring Plant Sale.
• Integrate student fundraising into the broader culture of philanthropy at Mercy.
• Monitor financial outcomes and provide post-campaign analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of progressive experience in advancement, fundraising, or event management.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships.
• Willingness to explore technology tools to assist with efficiency/effectiveness
• Passion for Catholic education and Mercy’s mission.
• Demonstrate ability to work in diverse teams



Full-time, on-site. 

Occasional weekend and evenings may be required

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000, based on experience and qualifications

To Apply:

Please email your resume, cover letter, and three references to Katie Amoruso at amorusok@mercyhigh.org.