Associate Director of the Deerfield Fund

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, is seeking an Associate Director to advance the Deerfield Fund. Reporting to the Director, the role develops fundraising strategies, plans annual campaigns and leads donor stewardship.

The Associate Director also manages reunions fundraising for the 20th and 25th classes and supervises the Assistant Director for Young Alumni. This senior position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years in advancement, with excellent communication, leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5–7 years in Advancement or similar related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Experience providing leadership, management and mentorship to staff
• Experience in managing volunteers
• Ability to travel and work independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Develop overall fundraising strategy and annual campaigns including mail & digital appeals.
• Analyze program metrics to guide ROI and resource allocation.
• Lead donor stewardship program and Reunion fundraising for 20th and 25th classes.
• Co-manage class volunteer program and recruitment/training.
• Track leadership prospect activity and report updates.
• Oversee staff performance and development within the Deerfield Fund.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Office Suite

Databases

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS**

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.

Reporting to the Director of the Deerfield Fund, the Associate Director is a senior member of the Deerfield Fund team and manages the work of the Assistant Director of the Deerfield Fund for Young Alumni. The Associate Director assists the Director with the development of the overall fundraising strategy as well as the planning, implementation and assessment of yearly campaigns and appeals. The Associate Director leads donor stewardship and manages the 20th and 25th class reunion fundraising and efforts.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Fundraising and Reunions Management

• Assist the Director of the Deerfield Fund in developing overall strategy as well as specific annual fundraising campaigns including mail & digital appeals, Day of Giving, phonathons etc.
• Assist the Director in analyzing Deerfield Fund program metrics to determine ROI and guide future planning and allocation of resources
• Take the lead on the development and implementation of a comprehensive donor stewardship program
• Manage overall Deerfield Fund appeals timeline and production schedule; work with Communications Office and outside vendors to ensure Deerfield Fund communications are designed and delivered as required
• Co-manage overall class volunteer program with Director; ensure consistent practices in volunteer recruitment, training and management across classes
• Direct all aspects of Reunion fundraising for the 20th and 25th reunion classes, including: goal setting; recruitment, training and management of alumni volunteers; solicitation of annual, capital and planned gifts; and close collaboration with colleagues in Leadership Gifts
• Collaborate closely with Alumni Relations on 20th and 25th reunion programing
• Manage a portfolio of leadership gift prospects with focus on identifying, cultivating and soliciting individuals for leadership-level donations
• Track and report on leadership-level prospect activity; update contact reports on a timely basis
• Participate in weekend and evening activities on and off campus as needed to advance the goals stated above

Management of Staff

• Manage the overall work performance, objectives, and career development of the Assistant Director of the Deerfield Fund for Young Alumni
• Oversee class fundraising and program goal setting for Assistant Director of the Deerfield Fund for Young Alumni
• Provide leadership within the department and assume responsibility for the management of the department in the absence of the Director of the Deerfield Fund
• In collaboration with the Human Resources Department and Director of the Deerfield Fund, support the recruitment, orientation, and training of new Deerfield Fund employees to ensure optimal staffing, according to Academy Best Practices in Hiring

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5-7 years of experience in Advancement or similar related work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Experience providing leadership, management and mentorship to staff
• Experience in managing volunteers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
• Skilled with MS Word and Office and familiarity with integrated databases
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community
• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information

Physical Job Demands

• Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures and to view a computer terminal
• Ability to sustain substantial movements of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel or reach

Working Conditions

The worker is in an office environment, and while in the office is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. While traveling (10% overnight travel on average each month), the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

• Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals

See benefit plan details here.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.