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  • Associate Director of Annual Fund & Alumnae
    Job Type: Full Time
    Location: Hamden, CT

Description

  • Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Advancement to set Annual Fund goals, strategies, timetable, and segmentations.
  • Successfully implement an Annual Appeal plan which includes a printed fall and spring appeal and several digital efforts throughout the year (i.e. Giving Tuesday, Valentine’s Giving project, December and June end-of-year solicitation, etc.) draft appeals and manage mailing lists, run progress reports, identify new prospects and conduct prospect research, draft and design digital fundraising campaigns as well as other fundraising collateral for consistent branding and messaging.
  • Actively identify, cultivate, and solicit Annual Fund donors; Manage a prospect pool with annual goals for personal visits and advancing relationships (responsible for growing the $1,000 prospect pool).
  • Develop and manage relationships with Alumnae and class agents.
  • Assist with conducting alum interviews, drafting articles highlighting our alums to be featured in our newsletters or school magazine to engage our community and help with prospect research
  • Prepare regular fundraising and statistical reports.
  • Support the Director of Institutional Advancement to manage other annual fundraising events (e.g. auction, golf outing)
  • Attend on- and off-campus events as necessary including alumnae reunion and other gatherings

Qualifications:

  • Three to five years of experience in related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline) or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in donor management software
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of fundraising principles and donor stewardship best practices.