Director of Annual Giving
3 days ago
Who You Are
The Episcopal Academy seeks an experienced and strategic Director of Annual Giving to lead a sophisticated, multi-channel fundraising program, The Episcopal Fund, which raises more than $2.5 million annually to support academic innovation, athletics, the arts, faculty excellence, and financial aid. As the cornerstone of philanthropy at Episcopal Academy, the Episcopal Fund plays a critical role in advancing the school's mission and cultivating a vibrant culture of generosity.
As Episcopal Academy prepares for its next major campaign, the Episcopal Fund serves as a vital pipeline for future philanthropy, drawing donors into deeper engagement and nurturing tomorrow's leadership and planned giving supporters. The Director of Annual Giving will bring both vision and rigor to this essential program, leading it to new levels of growth and distinction. This position is not only about achieving annual goals, it's about inspiring generosity, strengthening community pride, and positioning annual giving as a nationally recognized pillar of Episcopal Academy's Advancement program.
What You Will Do
As the Director of Annual Giving, you will:
- Lead and Grow the Episcopal Fund: Develop and execute strategies that increase both participation and revenue, positioning the Episcopal Fund as a cornerstone of philanthropy at EA.
- Cultivate Donor Relationships: Build and maintain strong connections with donors-particularly at the leadership level-guiding them through meaningful engagement and stewardship to strengthen the philanthropic pipeline.
- Leverage Data and Innovation: Use analytics, metrics, and creative approaches, including new technologies, to inform strategies, improve donor retention, and drive growth.
- Engage Volunteers and Stakeholders: Collaborate with alumni, parents, colleagues, and volunteers to amplify campaigns, inspire participation, and champion annual giving across the community.
- Communicate Impactfully: Craft compelling messages about the Episcopal Fund, ensuring donors and volunteers understand the mission, impact, and importance of their support.
- Drive Results with Discipline: Set ambitious goals, track progress, and maintain accountability while celebrating successes and building momentum for future initiatives.
- Elevate Episcopal Academy's Culture of Giving: Use storytelling, tradition, and community engagement to inspire generosity and strengthen the school's culture of philanthropy.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven advancement professional who pairs vision with execution and excels at cultivating relationships that inspire generosity, and will possess the following:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in annual giving, development, or related fundraising roles.
- Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and executing data-informed campaigns.
- Excel in a fast-paced, mission-driven school environment with ambitious goals and continuous growth.
- Stay organized, accountable, and focused while celebrating successes and driving momentum forward.
- Experience in independent schools, higher education, or nonprofit advancement preferred.
The twelve-person Advancement team at The Episcopal Academy is a collaborative, mission-driven group that fosters a culture of philanthropy grounded in gratitude, stewardship, and authentic relationships. Our efforts directly support students, faculty, and programs that shape the Episcopal experience-from financial aid and faculty development to athletics and the arts. Recent milestones that highlight both the generosity of our community and the strength of our Advancement program include:
- Completion of a $123 million comprehensive campaign, including $75 million for endowment.
- $2.77 million raised for the Episcopal Fund in FY25 from over 1,800 donors.
- More than $6 million raised through EITC/OSTC in FY25 to support financial aid.
- Endowment surpassing $160 million, securing long-term sustainability.
Located 16 miles outside of Philadelphia, The Episcopal Academy offers competitive salary and benefits; employer retirement plan match; generous paid time off; excellent work/life balance; access to ongoing professional development; complimentary lunch during the school year; and use of campus facilities, including library and fitness center.
While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:
- Be student-centered, embrace school life, and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Embody and live .
- Consistently maintain high work standards and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
- Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others, especially students, as having the ability to learn and reach success.
- Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.
- Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
Position start date: Immediately
Application deadline: Until Filled
The Episcopal Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability and familial affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. We seek candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated.
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