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Assistant Director, Annual Giving

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Andover, MA
70K-80K Annually
Mid level
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Andover, MA
70K-80K Annually
Mid level
Develops philanthropy among assigned alumni classes by managing volunteer networks, supporting reunion fundraising, soliciting major annual gifts, securing multi-year pledges, and training volunteers. Collaborates with major gifts, alumni engagement, and planned giving teams to maximize contributions. The role requires strong communication, organization, attention to detail, database proficiency, confidentiality, independent judgment, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
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Phillips Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. The Assistant Director, under the supervision of the Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving, Class Fundraising, is charged with developing a robust culture of philanthropy amongst a portfolio of classes, including up to four reunions and surrounding classes. This position is focused on volunteer management, leadership annual giving, and will focus on annually meeting Non Sibi Circle and participation goals reflective of class capacity and reunion cycles.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Three to five years experience working in a fast-paced institution/professional setting.
  • Experience in nonprofit/education fundraising preferred, specifically volunteer management related.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Essential Functions/Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop volunteer network of class agents in support of assigned reunions and classes, with special attention paid to classes celebrating a reunion year.
  • Personally solicit between 40-50 Non Sibi level gifts from members of assigned classes, with special attention paid to securing multi-year pledges from reunion prospects.
  • Develop, lead, or participate in training opportunities for volunteers.
  • Collaborates with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, and Planned Giving departments to maximize dollars raised for the Academy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Excellent attention to detail, communication and organizational skills, as well as proficient computer and database skills. Self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision is critical. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential and experience with other fundraising software/reporting tools is preferred.

Ability to collaborate with immediate team and OAR colleagues. Delegate and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with little supervision. Respect the confidential nature of the work. Good judgment & strong interpersonal skills. Flexible problem-solver.

                                                    Please see the attached job description for complete position responsibilities and qualifications.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter.

               

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of CORI/SORI, ADP Authorization (RMV), fingerprinting, and credit checks, as applicable to the position, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.


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