Director of Annual Giving

Eagle Hill; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Hill School in Massachusetts seeks a Director of Annual Giving to implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and increase community engagement. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of development experience and an authentic interest in philanthropy.

The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, crafting communications, and managing donor relationships. A Bachelor's Degree is required, along with a collaborative mindset and strategic thinking skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven advancement culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of development experience in fundraising.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience in closing gifts and direct solicitation.

Responsibilities

• Implement annual giving strategies to increase participation.
• Collaborate on annual giving communications and materials.
• Inspire and grow awareness of annual giving.

Skills

Development experience

Philanthropy interest

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Eagle Hill School is seeking a Director of AnnualGiving to joinour development and advancement team.

Annual Giving Strategy & Execution

• In collaboration with the Director of Development, implement comprehensive annual giving strategies to increase participation and total dollars raised across all key constituencies.
• Design and execute multi-channel outreach, including personal, direct mail, email, digital outreach, social media, and volunteer-driven efforts.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to align annual giving strategy with broader advancement priorities and campaign initiatives.

Participation & Community Engagement

• Inspire and grow annual giving awareness and participation among current parents, alumni, alumni families, and other community members.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and volunteers to build an engaged culture of philanthropy.
• Manage and support parent and alumni volunteer efforts in annual giving initiatives.

Communications & Materials

• Collaborate on the design, messaging, and distribution of annual giving materials and communications.
• Ensure all messaging clearly articulates the impact of giving and aligns with Eagle Hill’s mission and values.
• Work closely with communications and marketing to maintain consistency in voice and branding.

Stewardship & Donor Experience

• Collaborate with development and marketing staff on stewardship efforts, including acknowledgments, impact reporting, and donor recognition.
• Ensure timely, thoughtful, and personalized donor communications.
• Develop strategies to deepen donor engagement and strengthen retention year over year.
• Work closely with the Director of Development and advancement team to support overall fundraising goals.
• Partner with development staff and other departments to integrate alumni relations, stewardship, and giving into the broader life of the school.
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven advancement culture.

Campus Life and Community Engagement

• Periodically attend evening and weekend events as needed in support of relationship management and development functions
• Occasional travel as needed

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of development experience, including direct solicitation and experience in closing gifts, preferably in an educational setting
• Possess an authentic interest in philanthropy and supporting Eagle Hill’s mission through fundraising
• Collaborative mindset, creativity, and ability to independently manage multiple projects
• Strategic thinking and moves-management experience, comfort with persuasive speech, discussing giving and overcoming objections
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders, and more
• Bachelor’s Degree required

About Eagle Hill School

Eagle Hill School is a residential, co-educational secondary school in Hardwick, MA. Eagle Hill School seeks applications from candidates who will promote the school's commitment to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse faculty and staff. A successful candidate will be prepared to engage in the boarding community and co-curricular programs as well as provide inspirational and innovative education in and outside the classroom.

It is the policy of Eagle Hill School to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, or pregnancy.