Senior Advancement Director for Annual Giving

6 days ago


Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Winsor Full time

The Winsor School, a renowned institution founded in 1886, seeks an accomplished Senior Advancement Director to spearhead its Annual Giving program. This prestigious role offers the ideal candidate a unique opportunity to join a dynamic advancement team at a pivotal time in the school's history.

Role Overview

This exceptional professional will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive Annual Giving strategy, designed to secure $3.5M+ each year in support of the school's mission. The successful candidate will work closely with high-level volunteer committees and school leadership to ensure goals are met, while maintaining a portfolio of key donors and stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities
  • Direct Marketing and Annual Fund
    • Plan and execute strategies to set and achieve ambitious Annual Giving objectives.
    • Manage and advise the Assistant Director of Annual Giving on direct marketing and annual giving strategies.
    • Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Annual Giving, reunion giving, and major gift solicitation strategies.
    • Serve as a resource for fundraising staff and volunteers.
    • Drive the development of a communications plan for effectively marketing, messaging, segmenting, and executing appeals in collaboration with the Communications department.
    • Oversee the Assistant Director of Annual Giving's work with Communications, and manage annual appeals and communications calendar.
    • Prepare reports and presentations for the Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders.
  • Volunteer Management
    • Lead the Annual Giving Committee and other high-level volunteers.
    • Prepare for Annual Giving Committee meetings, organize agendas, create materials, and coordinate follow-up.
    • Oversee volunteer recruitment and management for alumnae and parent volunteer programs.
    • Provide high-level volunteer support to the President of the Winsor Board of Trustees and other key volunteers.
    • Provide critical support and staffing for the Head of School and Annual Giving volunteers.
  • Portfolio Management and Fundraising
    • Grow and manage a portfolio of leadership and annual giving prospects at the $2,500 to $100,000 Winsor Associates levels.
    • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with a focus on relationship building.
    • Ensure key prospects are actively managed with regular outreach.
    • Prepare and present briefings and follow-up materials on prospects/donors.
    • Represent the School at alumnae, parent, and other constituent events.
    • Acknowledge personally all gifts from assigned prospects.
    • Visit specified regions across the country to cultivate prospective donors.
    Requirements and Qualifications

To succeed in this vital role, the ideal candidate will possess:

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • At least 5 years of experience in development/fundraising, preferably in Annual Giving.
  • Demonstrated success in managing professional staff and volunteers.
  • Strong public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Raiser's Edge or equivalent CRM database.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • A genuine passion for Winsor's mission and the development profession.
Location and Compensation

This is a full-time position based in Boston, Massachusetts, offering a competitive salary in excess of $120,000, commensurate with experience, along with a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth.



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