Annual Giving & Donor Engagement Lead

The Walker School; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan through TIAA-CREF

Lunch provided

Job summary

The Walker School in Marietta, GA seeks an Annual Giving Manager to lead philanthropy programs that sustain The Walker Fund across parents, alumni, grandparents, and faculty. You will design multi-channel appeals and coordinate donor stewardship while collaborating with the Director of Development to grow annual support.

This 12-month, full-time role requires a results-driven self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, volunteer leadership experience, and the ability to manage events from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum Two Years of Fundraising Experience, preferably in an independent school or higher education setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Google Suite.
• Experience with Client Relationship Management systems, preferably Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively how annual giving supports The Walker School's mission and core values.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Development to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive, proactive plan focused on retaining and expanding the donor base and increasing individual annual support of The Walker Fund.
• Draft, design, and oversee production of digital, print, and video appeals for The Walker Fund as part of a multi-channel solicitation approach for all Walker constituencies, including faculty/staff, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and grandparents.
• Serve as the primary coordinator of annual giving events, including Walker Fund kick-off and stewardship events, such as the Leadership Society Dinner, Head of School Meet and Greets, and other on-campus events.
• Target, segment, and solicit annual giving donors and prospective donors
• Mobilize and manage The Walker Fund volunteer committee for parent engagement and participation among all constituent groups.
• Work with school staff to increase alumni giving through volunteer leadership, reunion giving, individual cultivation, and prospect management.
• Coordinate with development colleagues on potential major gifts/leadership donor prospects based on prospect research and screenings.
• Assist with timely and effective stewardship, recognition, and impact reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Walker School in Marietta, GA seeks an Annual Giving Manager to lead philanthropy programs that sustain The Walker Fund across parents, alumni, grandparents, and faculty. You will design multi-channel appeals and coordinate donor stewardship while collaborating with the Director of Development to grow annual support.

This 12-month, full-time role requires a results-driven self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, volunteer leadership experience, and the ability to manage events from