Eagle Hill School is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to join our advancement team on development initiatives and donor relations.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Annual Giving Strategy & Execution
- In collaboration with the Director of Development, implement comprehensive annual giving strategies to increase participation and total dollars raised across all key constituencies.
- Design and execute multi-channel outreach, including personal, direct mail, email, digital outreach, social media, and volunteer-driven efforts.
- Collaborate with the Director of Development to align annual giving strategy with broader advancement priorities and campaign initiatives.
Participation & Community Engagement
- Inspire and grow annual giving awareness and participation among current parents, alumni, alumni families, and other community members.
- Develop targeted segmentation strategies to engage distinct audiences effectively.
- Partner with faculty, staff, and volunteers to build an engaged culture of philanthropy.
- Manage and support parent and alumni volunteer efforts in annual giving initiatives.
Communications & Materials
- Collaborate on the design, messaging, and distribution of annual giving materials and communications.
- Ensure all messaging clearly articulates the impact of giving and aligns with Eagle Hill’s mission and values.
- Work closely with communications and marketing to maintain consistency in voice and branding.
Stewardship & Donor Experience
- Collaborate with development and marketing staff on stewardship efforts, including acknowledgments, impact reporting, and donor recognition.
- Ensure timely, thoughtful, and personalized donor communications.
- Develop strategies to deepen donor engagement and strengthen retention year over year.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with the Director of Development and advancement team to support overall fundraising goals.
- Partner with development staff and other departments to integrate alumni relations, stewardship, and giving into the broader life of the school.
- Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven advancement culture.
Campus Life and Community Engagement
- Periodically attend evening and weekend events as needed in support of relationship management and development functions
- Occasional travel as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of development experience, including direct solicitation and experience in closing gifts, preferably in an educational setting
- Possess an authentic interest in philanthropy and supporting Eagle Hill’s mission through fundraising
- Collaborative mindset, creativity, and ability to independently manage multiple projects
- Strategic thinking and moves-management experience, comfort with persuasive speech, discussing giving and overcoming objections
- Ability to initiate and develop relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders, and more
- Bachelor’s Degree required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Development & Major Gifts Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
