Director of Annual Fund

Director of Communications and Strategic Marketing at Wilmington Friends School Director of Annual Fund, Full‑time The Director of Annual Fund works with the Interim Director of Development and the development team to build and enhance relationships with all constituents for the purpose of increasing financial support and encouraging active volunteering at WFS. The Director of Annual Fund oversees the planning, orchestration, and completion of the Annual Fund (AF) program. Essential Functions: In conjunction with the Interim Director of Development, Head of School, and Board, establish goals and objectives for AFAs a member of the major gifts team, meet regularly with the Interim Director of Development and Philanthropy Officer (Major Gifts), to strategize individual donor conversations around projects and types of gifts that most powerfully resonate with the donorPersonally solicit, steward, and cultivate top AF prospects and donorsUse Raiser’s Edge NXT to develop and implement strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting all AF donorsIn partnership with the Interim Director of Development, create and implement a successful reunion‑giving program. Work with reunion‑year class agents to set up fundraising goals for their classes and develop appropriate methods for soliciting gifts at reunionsMaintain AF giving program for senior class parents and grandparentsDevelop a multi‑channel AF communication plan that includes direct mail, email marketing, telephone solicitations, magazine updates, website banners, and social media.Analyze data and prepare reports to track AF progress and to predict outcomes. Adjust plan as neededRecruit, train, and support AF volunteers in all constituent groups, including faculty, staff, alumni, and parents and grandparents of current and former studentsDevelop and implement strategies to increase participation in different Leadership Society CirclesOrganize stewardship events and Senior Fund kickoff eventProvide AF updates for website and Quaker Matters magazineOrganize, staff, and implement Day of Giving campaignLiaison between WFS and corporations for company matching gift programsKeep abreast of innovations in field and changes in current lawsEstablish and manage AF budgetLead the Annual Report processPerform all other duties as assigned by the Interim Director of Development and Head of School Qualifications and Experience: 3–5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in independent schools or higher educationExperience with annual fund programs and volunteer managementProficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Skills and Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsCollaborative team player who can also work independentlyStrong analytical, organizational, and project management skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesCommitment to confidentiality and professional integrityAppreciation for Quaker values and the mission of Wilmington Friends School Occasional night and weekend work is required. At Wilmington Friends, diversity is integral to our educational objectives and to our mission as a Quaker school. The defining belief of Quakerism is that there is “that of God” in everyone. That belief gives rise to a profound respect for the dignity of each person and an obligation to lead on issues of social justice. Guided by Quaker principles, we seek to build and sustain a community of students, families, faculty, staff, administrators and trustees with a variety of identities—in terms of culture, economic means, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion and sexual orientation. Interested candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, and list of 3 references to Lauryn Satterfield, Administrative Assistant to the Head of School, lsatterfield@wilmingtonfriends.org. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Part‑time Job function Other Industries Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr