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SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Calvary Day School Director of Annual Fund will be responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive charitable giving program to optimize philanthropic support for the school from parents, grandparents, alums, and the community.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Coordinates all elements of the school-wide fundraising program
Directs the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of annual, major, and planned gift prospects / donors
Manages and helps create a pool of prospects and donors with the capacity to give at the major gift level to develop and grow the donor pipeline
Serves as an active partner with the school leadership team, collaborating to create gift opportunities that can impact CDS
Create and execute annual and long-term strategic plans to meet fundraising goals
Timely input of all donor interactions into the CRM software
Serves as staff liaison to the Parent and Alumni Association
Performs other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE :
3-5 years of comprehensive fundraising experience
Record of success in personally soliciting and closing gifts of $10,000+
Experience with major gifts, planned giving, and annual giving
Experience with comprehensive campaigns preferred
Familiar with donor cycle and moves management process
General experience in the education fundraising environment is preferred
POSITION REQUIREMENTS OR STANDARDS
Professes Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Faithfully attends and financially supports a local church whose beliefs agree with the Statement of Faith of Calvary Day School
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) either actively pursuing or maintaining
Experience with BlackBaud CRM or similar donor management software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Exceptional presentation skills
Polished professional demeanor and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with key stakeholders in a matrix environment.
Sales team, creative team, campus leaders, etc)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to develop and organize long-term plans and execute those plans
Enthusiasm, a commitment to excellence, motivational ability, and the ability to successfully interact with high net-worth individuals and their families
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