Advancement and Engagement Manager

Mount Saint Joseph Academy; Valley Green (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Saint Joseph Academy is seeking an Advancement and Engagement Manager to join the Advancement team. You will strengthen engagement and philanthropic participation among parents, alumnae, and the Mount community, serving as the primary liaison to the Parent Association and reporting to the Director of Annual Giving.

The role supports planning and executing annual giving initiatives, volunteer programs, donor stewardship, and cross-department collaboration to advance the Mount’s mission and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–5 years of experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni relations, communications, or volunteer management.
• Experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual giving program planning and execution to increase participation and revenue.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Parents Association and recruit/train volunteers for engagement initiatives.
• Support alumnae engagement initiatives including reunions, newsletters, regional events, and volunteer programs.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to advance fundraising and engagement goals and maintain accurate records in Advancement systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Volunteer management

Fundraising systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising databases

Job description

The Advancement and Engagement Manager is an integral member of the Advancement team at the Mount, responsible for strengthening engagement and philanthropic participation among parents, alumnae, and other members of the Mount community while serving as the primary liaison to the Parent Association. This role reports to the Director of Annual Giving and supports the planning and execution of annual giving initiatives, volunteer engagement programs, parent and alumnae outreach, and donor stewardship activities that advance the mission and strategic priorities of Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

Reports to: Director of Annual Giving

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Annual Giving Support

• Support the Director of Annual Giving in the planning and execution of a comprehensive annual giving program designed to increase participation and revenue.
• Assist with the implementation of annual appeals, Giving Day, fiscal year-end campaigns, and other annual giving initiatives.
• Support segmentation, volunteer outreach, and constituent engagement strategies that enhance annual fund performance.
• Partner with the Director of Annual Giving to execute reunion giving efforts and other targeted fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in tracking and reporting annual fund participation, volunteer activity, and campaign results.

Parent Association Liaison and Volunteer Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Parents Association, fostering strong relationships and effective collaboration.
• Support Parents Association meetings, initiatives, and events to ensure alignment with the Mount’s mission and goals.
• Recruit, train, and support parent volunteers who advance engagement and philanthropic objectives.
• Partner with the Director of Annual Giving on parent giving initiatives, including new parent giving and senior parent gift efforts.
• Identify opportunities to deepen parent engagement and strengthen the connection between volunteerism and philanthropy.

Alumnae Engagement

• Support the Director of Advancement Operations and Alumnae Relations in the execution of alumnae engagement initiatives, including reunions, networking opportunities, monthly newsletter, regional gatherings, and volunteer programs.
• Assist with the management and support of reunion committees and Class Agent volunteers.
• Collaborate on efforts to engage young alumnae and strengthen lifelong connections to the Mount.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Director of Annual Giving, Director of Advancement Operations and Alumnae Relations, Director of Leadership Giving, and Chief Advancement Officer to advance institutional fundraising and engagement goals.
• Collaborate with the Event Coordinator to ensure successful execution of parent, alumnae, donor, and campaign-related events.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activities, volunteer involvement, and constituent interactions within Advancement systems.
• Support campaign engagement initiatives and volunteer activities as needed.Other responsibilities as assigned in line with imminent priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with volunteers and constituent groups preferred.
• Proficiency with fundraising and database systems preferred
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Mount.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for events.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni relations, communications, volunteer management or related field; experience in independent schools or nonprofit organizations is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and computer/technology-use throughout the working period.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds as needed.