Part Time Annual Fund Director

We are seeking a Part Time Annual Fund Director to join our advancement team here at Near North Montessori School!

Schedule : 25 hours per week Monday through Friday in office from 9am - 2pm with adjustments or additional time as needed. This position may also require evening weekend and/or holiday work to match with the events schedule of the school.

Position Overview:
The Near North Fund Director plays a central role in supporting the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of the Advancement Office by implementing Annual Fundraising strategy and managing the constituent database. The Near North Fund Director executes the Annual Fund and supports multi-channel appeals donor outreach volunteer coordination and fundraising event support. This role is key to maintaining a strong stewardship program by managing timely acknowledgments and personalized donor communications. As a member of the Advancement team the Director participates in school-wide activities and cross-departmental collaborations playing a vital role in advancing the schools mission through effective fundraising operations.

In addition to ensuring annual fundraising goals are met this position maintains the accuracy consistency and integrity of constituent data oversees gift processing and develops comprehensive systems for tracking and reporting on donor activity pledges and giving history.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Annual Fund Management: Implement and assess Near North Fund strategy including participation and revenue goals annual appeal calendars management of multi-channel solicitations and fundraising events; participate in the planning execution and analysis of direct mail and online giving campaigns managing copy design mailing lists and metrics to grow donor participation and revenue; recruit train and manage Annual Fund volunteers.

• Database Management & Integrity: Demonstrate proficiency in Raisers Edge including data entry cleanup system updates gift processing and advanced use of queries exports reporting and constituent record management; ensure accurate tracking of multi-year giving histories pledges and donor engagement to support long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies; develop and enforce database policies and procedures; assess and improve database utilization and reporting systems; establish and share best practices in data and fundraising software management.

• Reporting & Analysis: Generate standard and custom reports queries dashboards and mailing lists for development efforts; assist with regular revenue reporting and campaign performance analysis for internal stakeholders including the Advancement Office Finance Team Board and other Senior Leadership.

• Prospect Research & Strategy: Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Donor and Alumni Relations to identify research and track prospects for annual major and campaign giving; manage donor profiles and analyze giving trends to inform solicitation strategies.

• Donor Stewardship & Acknowledgement: Manage timely and personalized gift acknowledgments donor communications and stewardship strategies; coordinate with colleagues to ensure alignment of messaging and recognition programs.

• Event & Program Support: Provide onsite support and data management for fundraising events including but not limited to Fall Festival Big Night Grandparents and Special Friends Day and donor receptions; contribute to planning execution and follow-up efforts such as data entry and customized gift receipt creation.

Advancement Team Operations

• Ensure through collaboration with the Director of Equity Inclusion and Community Engagement that events are inclusive and equitable
• Actively participate in faculty and professional development meetings and school event
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree required; an advanced degree in a related field is preferred
• 5-7 years of fundraising experience including annual campaigns and database management
• Minimum two years of experience in Raisers Edge preferably in a non-profit fundraising environment
• Ability to manage confidential information multiple priorities and competing deadlines plus maintain an attention to detail
• on-profit fundraising environment
• Strong ability and commitment to accuracy and database integrity 
• Proven track record of success in event planning donor cultivation and professional relationship management
• Creative and forward-thinking 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to problem-solve
• Must have the ability to multitask meet deadlines and achieve results in a team environment
• Outcome-driven with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and priorities
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to manage and motivate diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proficiency in CRM systems required (Blackbaud a plus)
• Ability to travel if needed as well as attend events on evenings and weekends
• Flexibility with working evenings weekends & holidays as assigned
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint and Excel as well as Canva and Constant Contact or willingness to quickly learn and become intimately familiar with these platforms
• Proficiency in Google Suite

Additional Information :

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $55000 - $60000 based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Medical Dental and Vision options
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• EAP Program & Pet Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local anti-discrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time