Director of Annual Giving

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

POSITION TITLE: Director of Annual Giving

DEPARTMENT: Advancement

REPORTS TO: Director of Advancement

FLSA: Exempt

TERM: 12 Months

MISSION STATEMENT

Through excellence in education Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity principled character ethical leadership and a responsibility to serve.

OVERVIEW

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts athletics community service and leadership Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong forward-thinking institution Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically act respectfully and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities. With its focus on diversity service global study and technology Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Annual Giving has primary responsibility for the schools annual fund called the Country Day Fund raising over $2.5 million in unrestricted operating support. Constituents solicited for Country Day Fund gifts include the Board of Trustees faculty and staff current and new parents alumni parents of graduates and grandparents. The Director collaborates with all other members of the advancement team as well as volunteers staff and faculty partners across the school community.

POSITION DETAILS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support Country Days overarching advancement strategy and play a leadership role in accomplishing its related goals.
Design and implement the Country Day Fund plan that outlines all strategies and related tactics for the program each year identifying potential growth opportunities within all constituencies and ensuring long-term sustainability of the program.
Develop and manage solicitation efforts with an emphasis on Fall in for the Country Day Fund each September through November and Bucs Together Days of Giving each April.
Recruit train and manage a robust and sophisticated volunteer body of more than 150 community members each year.
Develop and implement all aspects of the Country Day Fund communication plan to include segmented written electronic and verbal messaging as well as all related collateral material.
Oversee the prospect evaluation process as well as prospect assignments solicitation gift tracking analysis and reporting.
Effectively recognize and steward donors and volunteers through personal visits phone calls e-mails handwritten notes on gift acknowledgements and Annual Report listings.
Plan and implement the Selwyn Society Reception each November the Leadership Appreciation Reception each spring Bucs Together Days of Giving each April as well as all other related Country Day Fund events including Volunteer Training.
Manage an Advancement Associate who supports both the Country Day Fund and Alumni Relations.
Play a vital role across the Country Day community by engaging directly with the mission of the school and helping others do the same.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree
Three to five years related work experience
Experience with Blackbauds Raisers Edge database strongly preferred as well as a general affinity for technology
Direct fundraising and volunteer management experience
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills as well as attention to detail
Team player who inspires enthusiastic support for Country Day among colleagues donors and volunteers
Exemplary work ethic and highest level of integrity

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should complete an application (including resume and cover letter) through the schools online application system: Direct email or hard copy applications will not be accepted.

It is the policy of Charlotte Country Day School not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy extends to recruitment employment promotion demotion transfer layoff termination compensation training benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Required Experience:

Director

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLPOSITION TITLE: Director of Annual GivingDEPARTMENT: AdvancementREPORTS TO: Director of AdvancementFLSA: ExemptTERM: 12 MonthsMISSION STATEMENTThrough excellence in education Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual cur...