Director of Annual Giving

REPORTS TO:

Chief Philanthropy Officer

FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt, 12 Month Position

JOB PURPOSE:

In collaboration with the Philanthropy & Alumni Office staff, the Director of Annual Giving is responsible for designing, planning, and leading the Student & Teacher Impact Fund campaign through the solicitation of all GDS stakeholders to meet the School's Student & Teacher Impact Fund budget goal.

This is a 12-month, part-time (25 hours per week), on-campus position, five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires regular evening and weekend work. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m.

- 1:00 p.m.

The Director of Annual Giving models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, effectively develop and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the GDS Student & Teacher Impact Fund for parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and other community members
• Designs and implements a plan to support an annual giving cycle, including goals and strategies to build and diversify the GDS donor base and elevate overall giving
• Creates compelling and creative messaging around support for GDS including appeals, acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and collateral print and digital materials
• Identifies, synthesizes, and adapts messaging for various audiences in a way that compels action and motivates gifts
• Manages all technology platforms relating to the Impact Fund to reflect real time progress, competition incentives, and creative opportunities for constituents to engage with the campaign throughout the year
• Works collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications Team on messaging, branding, and calendaring related to the Impact Fund
• Creates and manages a multidimensional appeal schedule, in collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, requiring coordination with various stakeholders (i.e. class agents and grade-level parent representatives)
• Oversees the annual giving day (#1
  
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participates in philanthropy-related fundraising and stewardship events
• Participates actively in advancement and other school related events
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head of School

GDS Cultural Competencies

GDS Employee Skills

• Human-Centered
• Data-Informed
• Empathetic
• Collaborative
• Professionalism
• Technologically Fluent
• Adaptable & Growth Mindset
• Inclusive
• Productive conflict resolution

• Integrity
• Welcoming
• Respectful
• Listens to Understand
• Relationship-Focused
• Student-Centered
• Field Expertise
• Coachable
• Lifelong Learner
• Kind

Philanthropy & Alumni Office Staff Competencies

• Fundraising Acumen
• Innovative Ideas for Secondary Revenue Streams
• Strategic Goal Setting for Campaigns
• Data Analysis
• Multi-constituent connection through communication & events
• Relationship cultivators

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 2-3 years of successful experience fundraising
• Experience fundraising in an independent school or educational setting preferred
• Successful experience cultivating relationships with diverse constituencies
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion for education
• Thrives when multitasking and managing a variety of projects
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Capacity to both work independently and thrive in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel and work outside normal business hours as needed
• Demonstrated eagerness and ability to effectively communicate and support the GDS mission
• Personal qualities of credibility and unwavering commitment to Greensboro Day School's mission
• A sense of humor is appreciated

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment for this position is mostly sedentary and confined to an office setting. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate level but may be loud on occasion. The nature of this position may require supervising students both indoors and outdoors on occasion. All faculty and staff are required to participate in regular safety drills. Extended work hours are common.

Regular weekend, evening, or early morning work is required. Travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The duties of this job take place in an office setting. This position is frequently required to operate a computer and file and retrieve written documents. The physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching and bending. There will be extended periods of sitting required when performing administrative tasks and while attending meetings.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

DIRECT REPORTS:

There are no direct reports for the Director of Annual Giving.