Annual Giving & Donor Relations Lead

Assistant Director of Development

Job : 5734945

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Shady Hill School, a progressive education institution serving approximately 530 students (PreK-Grade
8) and 90+ faculty, seeks an Assistant Director of Development. The role manages the Shady Hill Fund and builds donor relationships primarily with parents, the school’s key fundraising constituency. As an integral member of the Advancement team, the Assistant Director maximizes donor research effectiveness and executes a high-level annual fund program for a 12-month, in-person, full-time position beginning July 2026.

The position reports to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations.

• Implement a comprehensive annual giving plan including direct mail appeals, emails, and other communications.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit annual fund donors.
• Produce written copy and design materials for the annual fund, including donor communications, emails, annual fund appeals, and acknowledgement and stewardship letters.
• Identify annual giving targets for all annual fund constituents.
• Strategically leverage giving through segmentation.
• Manage operations, planning, and execution of the Annual May Day of Giving program.
• Produce monthly dashboards and weekly tiered giving reports.

• Recruit, cultivate, and manage parent, PALS (Parents of Alums), and grandparent volunteer fundraising groups.
• Work with volunteer groups for events as needed (including Grandparents Day, PALS party, and May Day).
• Use Raiser’s Edge to run queries and reports.
• Use Give Campus to manage all giving pages.

• Represent the Advancement Office at fundraising and community events, including nights and weekends.
• Work closely with the Director of Development and other school partners to further the Advancement Program and enhance the culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000 to $110,000 Per Year (dependent on experience).

• Required Qualifications:
• 4-8 years of development/fundraising experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with faculty, staff, parents, and alumni throughout the community.
• Successful track record of soliciting gifts.
• Passion for education and Shady Hill’s mission and willingness to actively participate in the community.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to conceptualize and describe funding needs in a compelling way.
• Strong work ethic; ability to lead by example and work effectively in a small environment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent administrative, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills; high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge, and web-based applications.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Shady Hill offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance plans, a school-matched retirement plan and paid time off.

Shady Hill is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employees must be authorized to work in the USA.