Director of Annual Giving and Alumniae Engagement
Director of Annual Giving and Alumniae Engagement
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$ 65000 - 80000
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St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Director of Annual Giving and Alumni/ae Engagement.
About St. Paul Academy and Summit School:
St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational nonsectarian college preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul Minnesota serving Grades K5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 612 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul Minneapolis and throughout the eastern and western suburbs.
For additional information about the schools curriculum community and culture please visit our website at www.spa.
Position Begins: January 2025
Status: Fulltime exempt
Department: Institutional Advancement
Salary Range: $65000 $80000
Position Description:
The Director of Annual Giving and Alumni/ae Engagement will be responsible for creating managing and implementing a successful annual giving program. The Director is responsible for direct marketing digital and web based marketing volunteer engagement and management and annual giving donor recognition. The Director will also provide strategic direction and oversight to the overall Alumni/ae Relations program including a number of core Alumni/ae Engagement programs. In addition they will manage a personal portfolio of alumni/ae prospects to maximize individual giving potential and implement strategic approaches to build strong and meaningful connections that lead to increased levels of giving.
Success is determined by campaign and alumni/ae program meeting budgeted dollar goals for communicating appreciation to donors at all levels in a timely fashion for developing and maintaining effective relationships with volunteers and for qualifying a portfolio of alumni/ae prospects as part of a comprehensive advancement program. The position reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Annual Giving:
Manage the annual giving program budget vendors and staff including direct mail electronic and web based fundraising for all gifts below the Leadership Giving Society $2500.
Develop a strategic focus on increased alumni/ae giving including opportunities around reunion giving young alumni/ae giving and day of giving activities.
Create dynamic messages that connect with alumni/ae parents and friends of the school to develop annual giving solicitations marketing and communications materials.
Develop fundraising achievement plans that include goals priorities outcomes action steps and timetables.
Manage a robust portfolio of volunteer committees in support of annual giving for the parent alumni/ae and faculty/staff campaigns.
Manage the annual giving donor stewardship and recognition program.
Prepare and interpret reports that provide annual giving progress information and trends.
Serve as a member of the individual giving team carrying a targeted portfolio of alumni/ae prospects focusing on qualification cultivation solicitation gift closure and stewardship.
Alumni/ae Engagement
Provide strategic direction to the overall Alumni/ae Relations program to create foster and nurture a mutually beneficial relationship between the school and its alumni/ae
Direct and build key alumni/ae engagement programs including:
Regional Alumni/ae Program and Events
Athletics Hall of Fame
Distinguished Alumni/ae Program
In conjunction with the Director of Institutional Advancement provide oversight of the following programs managed by the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Alumni/ae Engagement:
Annual Alumni/ae Reunion Program
Alumni/ae Council
Alumni/ae Speaker Series
Class Agent Program
Alumni/ae Spotlight Series
Alumni/ae Newsletter and Alumni/ae Athletics Newsletter
Alumni/ae social media strategy and
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree.
Five to seven years demonstrated successful fundraising volunteer management events management marketing or related experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills fundraising technology skills and project development skills. Preferred: experience using CRM software preferably Raisers Edge.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and Word.
Demonstrate significant handson management skills. A successful track record in managing complex projects to completion involving volunteers or cross functional teams is essential.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Sound listening skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to personal and professional growth.
Ability to effectively plan implement monitor and evaluate programs and initiatives.
Display comfort in a fastpaced results oriented environment.
Enthusiastic and motivated team member.
Benefits:
Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners Nice healthcare (a free virtual and in person health plan) dental insurance vision insurance life and disability insurance generous paid time off and free lunch during the school year. The retirement plan is through TIAA and has a generous matching contribution. The School offers a robust program of professional development career growth and leadership opportunities. A sabbatical program is also available. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after school care.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest resume statement of teaching philosophy and a list of references. To apply please visit our website at www.spa/careers.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
