Director of the Annual Fund

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment organization partnered with Colorado Academy an independent school in Southwest Denver, Colorado to find their next Director of the Annual Fund.The role will partner with other Advancement team members and cross-divisional colleagues to sustain and increase philanthropic support among all constituency groups and to help inform strategic programmatic decisions.Key Responsibilities:Create, organize and manage the annual CA Fund program, including revenue and expense budget and strategic projects of the annual campaign. Plan, implement and oversee the Employee Giving Campaign, fall appeal, CA Gives Day, trustee outreach, parent participation outreach, and all related stewardship activities and communications related to the annual fund. Work in collaboration with the Advancement team, the Board of Trustees, Development Committee chair, and parent and alumni volunteers to build a wide network of support for Colorado Academy. Identify, cultivate and solicit new prospects and donors, and collaborate with the Director of Advancement to build strategies for moving donors to higher giving levels. Maintain professional donor communication through phone, handwritten notes, email correspondence and face-to-face meetings, tracking outreach and engagement activities in the Raiser's Edge NXT database. Develop and manage annual giving stewardship and communications strategies; compellingly articulate the mission, vision, and impactful attributes of the school in communications directed to various audiences. Draft content for communications and marketing materials, such as the website, monthly CA Today e-newsletter, CA Journal, and annual reporting of donor lists. Coordinate with the Advancement Operations Manager to audit monthly gifts in support of The CA Fund and ensure donors are acknowledged in a timely manner. Manage various targeted activities and communications for constituents (parents, faculty, alumni and trustees) to reach fundraising goals. Develop data-driven insights, analyze constituent data and produce recommendations to enhance fundraising initiatives and inform donor strategies.Desired Qualities and Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; prior experience managing annual fund programs and campaigns, and at least 5 years of experience in fundraising. Demonstrated analytical and fundraising skills with the ability to identify and maximize ROI activities and prioritize them to attain goals. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including impact communications and proofreading. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to persuade, motivate, inspire and be diplomatic.Project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while delivering quality work on schedule. Proven organizational skills as well as the ability to work with and motivate cross departmental colleagues and a variety of constituencies such as students, parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and good judgment. Strong understanding of database management, gift processing and donor relations best practices; experience and familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and GiveCampus preferred. Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Programs and CRM databases; knowledge of Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge is a plus. ? Experience working with volunteers; hasPotential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.?? Competitive pay?? Professional Development Opportunities?? Classroom Resources?? Medical, dental and vision insurance?? 401(k) plan - Employer match ?? Paid holidays, vacation and personal time?? Housing (boarding schools only)About CS&A:Our job placement service is free to job seekers. By getting to know you personally -- beyond just your resume -- we connect you directly with hiring schools whose open positions match your specific requirements (location, school type, position type, etc.) and skills, saving you the time of sorting through hundreds of job postings and getting lost in a pile of resumes. More importantly, as an educator you deserve to have someone on your side who can help you find a position in a school community where you'll thrive. That's our mission.We have positions available throughout the United States and abroad including but not limited to: Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.IndustryPrimary/Secondary EducationEmployment TypeFull-timeJob Functions

Created: 2025-03-03