Annual Fund & Major Gift Associate
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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Farmington Hills MI
INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF
Annual Fund & Major Gift Associate
Join our highly committed team of Mercy educators who have a passion for Catholic education and a willingness to inspire our students to become Women Who Make A Difference.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of theSisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically serve compassionately and lead courageously. Our work embodies the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the Mercy Education Core Values: Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired By Faith; Principled Leadership; Voice For Dignity and Respect.
Mercy High School is a racially ethnically and economically diverse student body of approximately 500 young women. Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion is reflected in our policies curriculum and extracurricular activities which align to the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns: Racism Immigration Womens Issues Care for the Earth and Non-Violence.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Annual Fund & Major Gift Associate
The Annual Fund and Major Gift Associate will spearhead efforts to grow the Annual Fund and provide support for major gift cultivation and stewardship. This position requires creativity relationship-building skills and a passion for Mercy High Schools mission and will report to the Director of Advancement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Annual Fund Campaign Leadership:
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to achieve Annual Fund goals.
Collaborate with faculty staff parents alumnae and board members to engage them in the Annual Funds success.
Organize outreach initiatives such as phonathons class challenges and volunteer-driven campaigns.
Create and execute segmented appeals to various donor groups including alumnae parents grandparents and friends of the school.
Partner with marketing and communications to design and distribute impactful campaign materials emails and social media content.
Donor Engagement and Stewardship:
Build relationships with Annual Fund donors to ensure long-term support.
Develop personalized acknowledgment and stewardship plans including donor recognition events thank-you calls and impact updates.
Work closely with the Director of Advancement to identify opportunities for Annual Fund donors to transition to major gift giving.
Major Gift Support:
Assist in planning and executing donor cultivation and stewardship events.
Collaborate on strategies to engage high-potential donors.
Prepare materials follow-up communications and proposals to support major gift solicitations.
Additional Responsibilities:
Work with school leadership and the Advancement Team to foster a culture of philanthropy within the Mercy community.
Track campaign milestones and generate progress reports for the Director of Advancement and board members.
Serve as an ambassador for Mercy High School articulating its mission and values to inspire giving.
Support the Advancement Department fundraising events such as but not limited to: the Golf Outing Reunion Auction Tea for Tuition Open Houses and Senior Alumnae Breakfast
Some evening and weekend work required
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Communications Marketing Fundraising).
Preferred 2 years of experience in fundraising development or a related role with an emphasis on annual giving campaigns.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to Mercy High Schools mission and values
Ability to work with a team to accomplish goals
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter and three professional references to Maureen Duncan Director of Advancement at Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Mercy High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment equally regardless of age color national origin race sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider an applicants religious affiliation in its employment decisions consistent with State and Federal law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
