Senior Fundraising & Alumni Engagement Lead

DA Brand; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Financial benefits

Paid time off

Campus perks: tuition remission, gym,餐

Job summary

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA seeks an Associate Director of the Deerfield Fund. The role leads fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and reunion activities while coordinating with the Director and Alumni Relations to advance the Deerfield Fund.

Excellent leadership, communication, and integrity are essential, with travel expected as needed. The Associate Director will supervise the Assistant Director for Young Alumni, manage class volunteer programs, and help develop annual fundraising

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA seeks an Associate Director of the Deerfield Fund. The role leads fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and reunion activities while coordinating with the Director and Alumni Relations to advance the Deerfield Fund.

Excellent leadership, communication, and integrity are essential, with travel expected as needed. The Associate Director will supervise the Assistant Director for Young Alumni, manage class volunteer programs, and help develop annual fundraising