Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools
Director of Annual Fund
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Full time, exempt (12 months)
Supervisor: Interim Director of Development
The Director of Annual Fund works with the Interim Director of Development and the development team to build and enhance relationships with all constituents for the purpose of increasing financial support and encouraging active volunteering at WFS. The Director of Annual Fund oversees the planning, orchestration, and completion of the Annual Fund (AF) program.
Essential Functions
In conjunction with the Interim Director of Development, Head of School, and Board, establish goals and objectives for AF
As a member of the major gifts team, meet regularly with the Interim Director of Development and Philanthropy Officer (Major Gifts), to strategize individual donor conversations around projects and types of gifts that most powerfully resonate with the donor
Personally solicit, steward, and cultivate top AF prospects and donors
Use Raiser’s Edge NXT to develop and implement strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting all AF donors
In partnership with the Interim Director of Development, create and implement a successful reunion-giving program. Work with reunion-year class agents to set up fundraising goals for their classes and develop appropriate methods for soliciting gifts at reunions
Maintain AF giving program for senior class parents and grandparents
Develop a multi-channel AF communication plan that includes direct mail, email marketing, telephone solicitations, magazine updates, website banners, and social media.
Produce AF collateral materials including brochures, postcards, response cards/envelopes, etc.
Analyze data and prepare reports to track AF progress and to predict outcomes. Adjust plan as needed
Recruit, train, and support AF volunteers in all constituent groups, including faculty, staff, alumni, and parents and grandparents of current and former students
Develop and implement strategies to increase participation in different Leadership Society Circles
Organize stewardship events and Senior Fund kick off event
Provide AF updates for website and Quaker Matters magazine
Organize, staff, and implement Day of Giving campaign
Liaison between WFS and corporations for company matching gift programs
Keep abreast of innovations in field and changes in current laws
Establish and manage AF budget
Lead the Annual Report process
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Interim Director of Development and Head of School
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in independent schools or higher education
Experience with annual fund programs and volunteer management
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
Skills and Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative team player who can also work independently
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity
Appreciation for Quaker values and the mission of Wilmington Friends School
Occasional night and weekend work is required.
At Wilmington Friends, diversity is integral to our educational objectives and to our mission as a Quaker school. The defining belief of Quakerism is that there is “that of God” in everyone. That belief gives rise to a profound respect for the dignity of each person and an obligation to lead on issues of social justice. Guided by Quaker principles, we seek to build and sustain a community of students, families, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees with a variety of identities—in terms of culture, economic means, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, and list of 3 references to Lauryn Satterfield, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, lsatterfield@wilmingtonfriends.org.
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Supervisor: Interim Director of Development
The Director of Annual Fund works with the Interim Director of Development and the development team to build and enhance relationships with all constituents for the purpose of increasing financial support and encouraging active volunteering at WFS. The Director of Annual Fund oversees the planning, orchestration, and completion of the Annual Fund (AF) program.
Essential Functions
In conjunction with the Interim Director of Development, Head of School, and Board, establish goals and objectives for AF
As a member of the major gifts team, meet regularly with the Interim Director of Development and Philanthropy Officer (Major Gifts), to strategize individual donor conversations around projects and types of gifts that most powerfully resonate with the donor
Personally solicit, steward, and cultivate top AF prospects and donors
Use Raiser’s Edge NXT to develop and implement strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting all AF donors
In partnership with the Interim Director of Development, create and implement a successful reunion-giving program. Work with reunion-year class agents to set up fundraising goals for their classes and develop appropriate methods for soliciting gifts at reunions
Maintain AF giving program for senior class parents and grandparents
Develop a multi-channel AF communication plan that includes direct mail, email marketing, telephone solicitations, magazine updates, website banners, and social media.
Produce AF collateral materials including brochures, postcards, response cards/envelopes, etc.
Analyze data and prepare reports to track AF progress and to predict outcomes. Adjust plan as needed
Recruit, train, and support AF volunteers in all constituent groups, including faculty, staff, alumni, and parents and grandparents of current and former students
Develop and implement strategies to increase participation in different Leadership Society Circles
Organize stewardship events and Senior Fund kick off event
Provide AF updates for website and Quaker Matters magazine
Organize, staff, and implement Day of Giving campaign
Liaison between WFS and corporations for company matching gift programs
Keep abreast of innovations in field and changes in current laws
Establish and manage AF budget
Lead the Annual Report process
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Interim Director of Development and Head of School
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in independent schools or higher education
Experience with annual fund programs and volunteer management
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office
Skills and Attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative team player who can also work independently
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Commitment to confidentiality and professional integrity
Appreciation for Quaker values and the mission of Wilmington Friends School
Occasional night and weekend work is required.
At Wilmington Friends, diversity is integral to our educational objectives and to our mission as a Quaker school. The defining belief of Quakerism is that there is “that of God” in everyone. That belief gives rise to a profound respect for the dignity of each person and an obligation to lead on issues of social justice. Guided by Quaker principles, we seek to build and sustain a community of students, families, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees with a variety of identities—in terms of culture, economic means, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, and list of 3 references to Lauryn Satterfield, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, lsatterfield@wilmingtonfriends.org.
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