Annual Giving Director: Build Philanthropy & Community

Young World Physical Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

Paideia School in Atlanta seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead the Paideia Fund's strategy, execution, and growth, engaging current parents, alumni, and friends to increase participation and philanthropic support.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this role collaborates with the Head of School, trustees, and volunteers to develop multi-channel fundraising plans, donor stewardship, and engaging events including Python Dinner and New Parent Dinner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five to seven years of fundraising/advancement experience.
• Proven success in achieving fundraising goals and donor participation.
• Commitment to an inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic annual giving plans to achieve fundraising and participation goals for the Paideia Fund.
• Partner with leadership to advance fundraising priorities and build a culture of philanthropy.
• Develop and manage an integrated fundraising calendar including Giving Day, reunion giving, and volunteer fundraising.
• Create multi-channel solicitation strategies—email, mail, digital content, social media, and events.
• Recruit, train, and support parent and alumni volunteers for peer-to-peer outreach.
• Partner with Communications to craft donor impact stories and messaging.

Skills

Annual giving strategy

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Fundraising best practices

Excellent communication

Project management

Data analysis

Collaborative relationships

CRM / fundraising databases

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Veracross

Raiser’s Edge NXT

GiveCampus

Job description

Paideia School in Atlanta seeks a Director of Annual Giving to lead the Paideia Fund's strategy, execution, and growth, engaging current parents, alumni, and friends to increase participation and philanthropic support.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, this role collaborates with the Head of School, trustees, and volunteers to develop multi-channel fundraising plans, donor stewardship, and engaging events including Python Dinner and New Parent Dinner.