Director of the Annual Fund
Newton Country Day School, an independent Catholic school for girls in grades 5-12, seeks a Director of the Annual Fund. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position that reports directly to the Assistant Head of External Relations.
Position Requirements:
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A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of success in progressively responsible development roles, preferably in the education sector
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Direct solicitation experience and success in closing gifts of $10,000 or more
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Superior project management skills, with an ability to self-direct multifaceted initiatives with a high degree of initiative, integrity, and energy
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Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong work ethic
Specific Responsibilities include:
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Design the overall strategic, creative, and organizational direction for the NCDS Annual Fund across multiple mediums (print, digital, social, interpersonal)
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Reach annual giving dollar and donor objectives and monitor progress against those objectives, with a focus on donor acquisition, retention, and upgrading
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Develop strategies to grow the leadership donor community, including specialized cultivation and stewardship programs
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Manage a pool of leadership annual giving prospects and maintain an active schedule of visits
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Plan and execute the annual NCDS Day of Giving
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Serve as a key member of the capital campaign planning and strategy team
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Actively contribute to a creative, dynamic, collaborative NCDS team, striving to build a highly effective, comprehensive program of fundraising and engagement
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Perform other duties as assigned
NCDS offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Interested applicants should send resumes and salary requirements to Terry Foster, Director of Special Projects, Newton Country Day School, 785 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458 or email: tfoster@newtonSH.org.
Newton Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.