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Associate Director, NMH Fund
Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) seeks a motivated and strategic Associate Director for the NMH Fund to help drive revenue through leadership annual giving. Reporting to the NMH Fund Director, the Associate Director will take a digital-first approach to engaging alumni, parents, and friends capable of making annual gifts between $1,879 and $10,000. The Associate Director will play a vital role in strengthening NMH's culture of philanthropy by managing a large portfolio of donors and prospects, developing engagement strategies, and executing digital fundraising initiatives.
Why NMH
- Comprehensive insurances, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- A robust 10.5% 403(b) contribution (with a 3% employee contribution)
- Generous paid time off, including four weeks of annual paid vacation
- Tired of packing lunch? Enjoy meals in our dining hall while on duty and save an average of $2,700 a year.
- Tuition remission for dependent children of high school age who meet the acceptance requirements of the school
About NMH
Northfield Mount Hermon, an independent boarding and day school located in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts, was founded on the principles of inclusivity and community — values that have been central to the school's mission since 1879. NMH engages the intellect, compassion, and talents of its students, empowering them to act with humanity and purpose.
A Day in the Life
The Associate Director will spend the majority of their time (75% or more) on direct digital outreach, including calls, emails, text, video conferencing, and other creative methods of engagement. Managing a portfolio of several hundred prospects, this individual will implement tailored communication cadences, design acquisition and renewal strategies, and create upgrade opportunities for leadership annual giving. In partnership with the NMH Fund Director, they will develop strategies for targeted donor segments such as alumni, parents, young alumni, students, employees, and Loyalty Circle societies. The Associate Director will also play a lead role in digital fundraising initiatives, including NMH's annual Giving Day, and will recruit, train, and collaborate with class volunteers to strengthen peer-to-peer outreach. Additional responsibilities include representing NMH at Advancement events while contributing to broader departmental initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, sales, or related sector with a track record of securing new donors or clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build authentic connections with a wide range of constituents
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and CRM databases (Slate preferred)
- High standards of professionalism, discretion, and donor stewardship
- Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community and to NMH's mission and values
- Ability to move up to 25 pounds occasionally; remain stationary and use a computer for extended periods of time; perform tasks requiring attention, memory, and information-processing in a busy office environment.
This is an in-office position.
Salary : $1,879 - $10,000