Blair Academy
Assistant/Associate Director Of Annual Giving
LOCATION
Blairstown, New Jersey (Blair Academy)
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required; 1-3 years of fundraising experience for Assistant Director or a minimum of 3 years for Associate Director, preferably in Annual Giving; proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoom, email marketing; experience with Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud NXT, and GiveCampus is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage reunion and non-reunion class engagement, recruit and work with volunteers, oversee reunion fundraising, manage Blair Fund tech platforms, and collaborate on alumni social media and fundraising campaigns.
INDUSTRY
Education (Independent Boarding School)
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Blair Academy is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Assistant/Associate Director of Annual Giving to engage alumni in philanthropic initiatives and support the school’s mission within a collaborative environment.
Blair Academy’s Office of Advancement has an opening for a 12-month, full time Assistant/Associate Director of Annual Giving. We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented individual to join our Advancement team. This role plays a vital part in supporting the School’s mission by engaging alumni in our philanthropic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a great sense of humor and is passionate about the impact of education. This position will report to the Director of Annual Giving.
- Manage a number of reunion and non-reunion classes to encourage annual giving and reunion attendance
- Identify, recruit and engage volunteers for class outreach and/or solicitation
- Manage a portfolio of assigned prospects to visit personally or work with other staff to coordinate a cultivation/solicitation/stewardship visit
- Oversee the reunion fundraising program
- Work with our Class Representatives and oversee our volunteer program
- Manage all Blair Fund-related tech platforms, i.e. GiveCampus
- Alongside the Director of Alumni Relations, manage the Blair alumni social media platforms
- Oversee all GiveCampus fundraising campaigns in collaboration with the team
A bachelor’s degree is required. For the Assistant Director role, candidates must have 1–3 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Annual Giving. The Associate Director role requires a minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Annual Giving. Database experience with Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud NXT and GiveCampus is a plus
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Zoom and email marketing platforms
- Ability to travel and attend evening and weekend events when necessary
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of independent schools and philanthropy
- Demonstrated initiative to multitask and meet deadlines across multiple projects
- Curiosity, creativity and growth mindset to inspire donors and colleagues to grow the Blair Fund
School Setting: Founded in 1848, Blair Academy is a dynamic, coeducational boarding school in northwest New Jersey where 470 students pursue a superior college preparatory education empowered by strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life.
How to apply: Resume, cover letter and salary requirement should be forwarded to Blair Academy’s human resources department at Blair Academy, P.O. Box 600, Blairstown, N.J. 07825-0600 or by email to hr@blair.edu. No phone inquiries, please. E.O.E.
Blair Academy seeks and supports employees who enliven and strengthen our community through their contributions to our classrooms, extracurricular activities and their desire to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive community. We are committed to hiring people from a diversity of backgrounds. We do not discriminate against any applicants, as we ensure equal employment opportunities for all.
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