Director of Annual Giving

Blair Academy is seeking a strategic and energetic fundraiser to join our advancement team as the Director of Annual Giving. This full-time, 12-month role offers an exciting opportunity to lead, innovate and drive the continued growth of the Blair Fund. We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment; brings applied analytics and creativity to the table; and is passionate about building relationships and achieving impactful results. If this sounds like you, we'd love to connect! Why Join us? At Blair, we believe in community, curiosity and fostering growth"”values that extend beyond our classrooms to our fundraising team. Located on a stunning 463-acre campus just an hour from New York City, Blair Academy is a co-educational boarding school community centered on academic excellence and meaningful connection among staff and students, parents, alumni and other supporters. This leadership role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of philanthropy and interest in helping Blair further the School's strategic priorities and impact its educational mission. Role at a Glance: Strategically cultivate and solicit leadership gifts for the Blair Fund, building sustained and meaningful relationships with donors. Manage a number of reunion classes to encourage giving and attendance. Lead volunteer recruitment and engagement for impactful class outreach. Travel and connect with prospects, bringing energy to cultivation, solicitation and stewardship visits. Supervise and mentor Blair Fund team members. Develop and implement successful solicitation strategies for outreach in person, by mail, phone, email, the web and social platforms. Drive high-profile campaigns like the Peddie Challenge and Day of Giving. Oversee the True Blue loyalty giving program (with the Director of Stewardship) and alumni-focused social media engagement (with the Director of Alumni Relations). Coordinate and track the solicitation of the Blair Fund's leadership donors and prospects, working closely with other advancement team members. Collaborate on engagement events and networking opportunities. What YOU Must Bring: A bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of fundraising experience, ideally in annual giving. Experienced in using giving software, including Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud NXT and GiveCampus. A creative mindset paired with an exceptional ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom and email marketing tools. Strong writing, communication and project management skills. Passion for independent schools and philanthropy. Please send a cover letter and resume to Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-01