St. Charles Preparatory School
Director of the Annual Fund
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St. Charles Preparatory School
Director of the Annual Fund
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Director of the Annual Fund is responsible for helping to significantly advance the fund raising related activities of St. Charles Preparatory School by developing overall goals and strategies for securing annual gifts to the School. Working with the Principal, the Director of Development, and the Director of Alumni and Public Relations, the Director of the Annual Fund assists in supervising and directing the activities of the development office. This position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out routine duties and responsibilities.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the School's policy and procedures manuals.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work with the Director of Development in the preparation of an annual budget for
the Development Office.
2. Work with the Director of Development in the preparation of annual fund-raising
goals and objectives within the operating budget.
3. In conjunction with the Director of Development, lead the advancement and
implementation of annual giving strategies, fund raising programs, activities, and
timelines to solicit gifts from alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff, students, and
other constituents. Must possess vision and leadership to develop and move the
annual giving program to new levels.
4. Develop, manage, and maintain an ongoing portfolio of 150 to 200 Annual Fund prospects who have the ability and capacity to consider a current annual gift to St. Charles. Candidate will maintain independent responsibility for developing and executing solicitation strategies for each assigned prospect.
5. Conduct 150 to 200 personal visits throughout the fiscal year, 20 per month,
over ten of the twelve months of the fiscal year.
6. Conduct Peer Screening sessions with targeted alumni yielding names of
prospective donors or current donors who would have the capacity to consider
increasing their annual support to eventual Cardinal Society within a given fiscal
year.
7. In conjunction with the Student Council Moderator and the Director of Alumni and Public Relations, oversee other fundraising efforts like Reunion Giving, the Cardinal Walk, and the Parents and Alumni Annual Fund including preparation of written solicitations, marketing materials, and volunteer management.
8. Utilize, develop, and implement the segmentation strategies and tools to be used
for annual giving direct mail, internet, and phonathon campaigns.
9. Collaborate with the Director of Alumni and Public Relations on marketing
efforts to increase alumni participation rate.
10. Grow and build the Cardinal Society which includes stewarding the current donors, planning recognition events, and creating marketing efforts to encourage participation.
11. Assist in the creation of reports to track annual giving appeals and Annual Fund
progress, and serve as a point person for questions regarding annual giving best
practices.
12. Collaborate with the Director of Alumni and Public Relations regarding content management on the Saint Charles giving websites.
13. In consultation with the Principal, the Director of Development, and the Director
of Alumni and Public Relations, promote the mission and image of St. Charles
Preparatory School.
14. Assist the Director of Development in the preparation of an annual report to be
submitted to the Principal and Advisory Board on the state of the Development
Office and monthly reports at regularly scheduled Advisory Board meetings.
15. Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional growth and
development to keep abreast of the latest trends in education fundraising.
16. Assist Principal with various projects as requested.
No phone calls will be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to: Michael H. Duffy, Director of Development, St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43209-1665.
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Date Posted: July 2010
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