Director of Annual Giving

Director of Annual Giving

Marian is a Catholic college preparatory high school for young women sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Located in Bloomfield Hills, the mission of Marian High School is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values.

Position Summary (Full Time):
As the Director of Annual Giving, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant culture of philanthropy. This position involves developing and implementing strategies to grow and maintain the annual Marian Fund, strengthen relationships with current parents and friends of Marian, lead signature events including Marian Benefit Evening and Spring Raffle and support other funding initiatives. The Director is responsible for generating revenue by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individuals and businesses through sponsor ships and annual support.

This individual will manage a portfolio of mid-level donors, oversee key fundraising events, and ensure the effective operation of donor systems and processes in collaboration with the Advancement team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, a passion for connecting people, and a deep appreciation for the values and traditions of Marian.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising & Donor Engagement
• Manage a personal portfolio of annual giving donors ($1,000–$9,999), employing moves management strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts.
• Develop a pipeline of major gift prospects through strategic engagement and personalized outreach.
• Serve as the lead for the Parent Partnership Program, designing annual strategies to engage and solicit current parents.
• Lead monthly donor review sessions with the President and Vice President for Advancement.
• Lead and execute direct mail solicitation, follow up strategies and appeal tracking
• Events & Campaigns
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Marian Benefit Evening (MBE), the school's signature fundraising event. Responsibilities include overseeing fundraising goals, event logistics, volunteer recruitment, and committee leadership.
• Direct the Spring Raffle, including the creation and implementation of a detailed timeline, incentive structure, school engagement and fundraising metrics.
• Lead the setup and tracking of online fundraising tools, including management of the Click Bid platform.
• Advancement Team & Strategy
• Activity in Raiser's Edge with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the production and accuracy of donor recognition materials and listings.
• Contribute to the annual Advancement Plan, supporting solicitation goals for the Marian Fund and campaign initiatives as directed by the Vice President for Advancement.
• Assist in identifying prospects for monthly and planned giving programs.
• Participate as a member of the Advancement Committee of the Board of Directors, offering insights and updates on annual giving performance.
• Assist with department-wide fundraising events and initiatives, promoting a collaborative and mission-focused culture within the Advancement Team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Flexibility to work evening or weekend events/meetings throughout the year
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising, with demonstrated success in annual giving (direct solicitation), donor relations, and event management.
• Experience managing direct reports and working cross-functionally with internal teams and volunteers.
• Must demonstrate strong business and financial acumen in a nonprofit setting
• Strong communication skills: clear and compelling writing, reporting,…