St. Paul Academy
Position Information
St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of
Director of Annual Giving.
Position Begins: October 2025
Status: Full-time, exempt
Department: Institutional Advancement
Salary Range: $65,000- $75,000
Benefits Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare, 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. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after school care.
Position Description The Director of Annual Giving 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. 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.
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 ($2,500+).
Develop a strategic focus on increased alumni/ae and parent giving including opportunities around reunion giving, young alumni/ae giving, parent campaign and day of giving activities.
Create dynamic messages and campaigns 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, including the Annual Report, the Behind the Scenes All Donor Event, and communications that demonstrate donor impact.
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.
Oversee the giving section of the SPA website in concert with other team members to keep content fresh and interesting
Alumni/ae and Constituent Engagement
Provide strategic direction and overall management of the Athletics Hall of Fame Program and ceremony
Develop and grow a fundraising initiative focused on athletic support for targeted projects as part of the Athletic Strategic Plan. This will involve working across departments and with a number of different school constituencies.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
Five to seven years of 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 Raiser’s Edge.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
Demonstrate significant, hands‑on management skills. A successful track record in managing complex projects to completion involving volunteers or cross‑functional teams is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
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 fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
Enthusiastic and motivated team member.
Candidates should possess effective cross‑cultural communication skills and be able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
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Director of Annual Giving.
Position Begins: October 2025
Status: Full-time, exempt
Department: Institutional Advancement
Salary Range: $65,000- $75,000
Benefits Benefits include a comprehensive health insurance plan through HealthPartners, Nice healthcare, 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. Tuition remission is also available for children of employees as well as complimentary before and after school care.
Position Description The Director of Annual Giving 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. 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.
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 ($2,500+).
Develop a strategic focus on increased alumni/ae and parent giving including opportunities around reunion giving, young alumni/ae giving, parent campaign and day of giving activities.
Create dynamic messages and campaigns 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, including the Annual Report, the Behind the Scenes All Donor Event, and communications that demonstrate donor impact.
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.
Oversee the giving section of the SPA website in concert with other team members to keep content fresh and interesting
Alumni/ae and Constituent Engagement
Provide strategic direction and overall management of the Athletics Hall of Fame Program and ceremony
Develop and grow a fundraising initiative focused on athletic support for targeted projects as part of the Athletic Strategic Plan. This will involve working across departments and with a number of different school constituencies.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
Five to seven years of 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 Raiser’s Edge.
Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
Demonstrate significant, hands‑on management skills. A successful track record in managing complex projects to completion involving volunteers or cross‑functional teams is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
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 fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
Enthusiastic and motivated team member.
Candidates should possess effective cross‑cultural communication skills and be able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.
How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of references. To apply, please visit our website at www.spa.edu/careers.
SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.
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