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Director of the Pennington Fund

Director of the Pennington Fund

The Pennington SchoolPennington, NJ, US
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Job Description

The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in Grades 6 through 12, in both day and boarding programs. The curriculum is college preparatory, with an emphasis on individual excellence, fostering the development of the whole student through academics, athletics, community service, and the creative and performing arts. Pennington is dedicated to providing our students with a global perspective, an emphasis on character, and an appreciation for diversity and inclusion of all types.

The Pennington Fund is the School's annual fund for unrestricted gifts. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Director of the Pennington Fund manages the mailed, telephone, and electronic appeals to alumni, parents, and staff. The person in this role will work closely with other advancement colleagues and with volunteers to create and implement the fundraising program to achieve the goal for unrestricted funds each year, as well as to develop the materials required to support the program. The Director of the Pennington Fund also provides supervisory management for the Assistant Director of the Pennington Fund. The Director will work closely with the Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives and the Director of Development to execute the Pennington Fund appeals and initiatives with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Create a detailed appeal plan for the Pennington Fund, including objectives, approach (e.g., mailed, email, text, phone), schedule, segmentation strategy, brief for the development of appeal materials, and roles for volunteers
  • Recruit and support committees, including the parent and grandparent committees of the Pennington Fund, the faculty committee, and collaborate with the Director of Alumni Relations and the class committee volunteers
  • Manage a portfolio of volunteers and select prospects to deepen volunteer and donor engagement, and cultivate and solicit short and long-term philanthropic support
  • Organize mailed appeals for the Pennington Fund, including data selection, drafting of letters and brochures, arranging for production, and mailing letters
  • Set up and manage volunteer campaigns, including data selection, drafting of scripts, recruitment and training of volunteers, producing materials, and collecting pledges and gifts
  • Plan and implement the use of email, text, and web-based fundraising methods
  • Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Relations and other advancement staff to ensure integration between individual and group approaches, including oversight of class reunion appeals
  • Steward annual fund donors through recognition clubs and personalized acknowledgments for leadership, first-time, matching, and tribute gifts
  • In collaboration with other staff, develop and implement appropriate cultivation and stewardship events for annual fund donors
  • Manage the assistant director of the Pennington Fund
  • Occasional evening and weekend work, including events for Pennington alumni, parents, and donors
  • Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree with five or more years of proven fundraising experience
  • Proficiency in school-related fundraising databases and tools, particularly Raiser's Edge and GiveCampus
  • Ability to analyze and use data
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Practical knowledge of annual giving operations and experience in increasing donor participation and gift amounts
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience creating and distributing direct mail and digital appeals
  • Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Independent, self-motivated, professional, and collaborative team player
  • Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Experience in independent school settings (particularly boarding schools) is highly desirable
  • Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver's license
  • Desire to be an active member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Interest in working in a boarding school environment
  • Flexibility, collegiality, and a commitment to experiential professional development are important to this role
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
  • The position is a full-time, on campus, exempt role working on our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The role requires occasional evening and weekend availability for School events and meetings. Candidates must be able to walk around campus and up stairs; not all buildings are equipped with elevators.

    Minimum starting salary of $80,000 annually. The Pennington School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; and a 403(b) retirement plan with School contribution.

    Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to https : / / pennington.isolvedhire.com .

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