Director of Annual Giving & Donor Impact

Paideia School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Paideia School is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead the Paideia Fund’s strategy, donor stewardship, and outreach to current families, alumni and friends. This in-person, full-time role reports to the Director of Advancement and collaborates with school leadership to grow philanthropic support.

Responsibilities include developing annual giving plans, coordinating multi‑channel solicitation efforts, managing volunteers, and producing stewardship reports to inform strategy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five to seven years of fundraising/advancement experience.
• Proven success in increasing donor participation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic annual giving plans to achieve fundraising and participation goals.
• Partner with school leadership and volunteers to advance fundraising priorities.
• Create an integrated annual fundraising calendar including events and campaigns.
• Design multi‑channel solicitation strategies and donor communications.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and leadership giving circles.
• Oversee donor stewardship, recognition, and impact storytelling.
• Coordinate with Communications, Events, and Gifts teams on donor relations and reporting.
• Analyze fundraising performance and participation to drive strategy and future plans.
• Serve as an ambassador for the school and build relationships with donors and volunteers.

Skills

Annual giving strategy

Donor cultivation

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis fundraising

CRM experience

Volunteer coordination

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Paideia School is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to lead the Paideia Fund’s strategy, donor stewardship, and outreach to current families, alumni and friends. This in-person, full-time role reports to the Director of Advancement and collaborates with school leadership to grow philanthropic support.

Responsibilities include developing annual giving plans, coordinating multi‑channel solicitation efforts, managing volunteers, and producing stewardship reports to inform strategy and