What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Development position at Bishop McNamara High School?
Description
Bishop McNamara High School is a co-ed independent, Catholic day school founded in 1964 by the Brothers of the Holy Cross. The school is located minutes from Washington, DC, serves 860 students, and seeks an Associate Director of Development. By integrating the Holy Cross values into each aspect of this role, the Associate Director of Development will play a pivotal part in fostering a culture of generosity and support that aligns with the school's mission and vision.
Guided by Bishop McNamara and Holy Cross values of being family, the Associate Director of Development will work closely with the Director of Development to implement strategies that foster donor engagement and achieve revenue goals. The Associate Director will be instrumental in managing a portfolio of new and existing donors, executing a comprehensive multi-channel solicitation plan aimed at annual giving levels of $1,000 or more.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Donor Cultivation and Solicitation: Qualify, cultivate, and solicit alumni, parents, and friends capable of making annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Emphasize retaining and increasing contributions from existing donors while aligning with the mission of Bishop McNamara High School.
- Outreach and Stewardship: Achieve outreach targets of 8-10 contacts per day through phone calls, emails, and letters. Continually qualify new donors and cultivate, solicit, and steward existing donors, ensuring that all interactions reflect our values of respect, empathy, and community.
- Fundraising Innovation: Contribute to the growth of gift fundraising efforts with creativity, professionalism, and effective teamwork. Ensure sustainability in fundraising practices while maintaining a high standard of ethical conduct.
- Mass Solicitation Strategies: Collaborate with the Director of Development and the Communications team to develop and implement strategies for mass solicitation of Bishop McNamara prospects through direct mail and email, ensuring consistent and engaging communication.
- Project Management: Partner with the Director of Development to manage special projects, including events, Giving Days, and other fundraising initiatives. Ensure that these projects are executed with precision, enthusiasm, and a commitment to advancing the mission of Bishop McNamara High School.
Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional advancement experience.
- Ability to effectively articulate the values and mission of Bishop McNamara High School and Holy Cross.
- A strong commitment to growing in knowledge and practice as a fundraiser.
- Ability to maintain clear, accurate records and prepare accurate and timely reports.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally with 2-4 national trips annually.
- Understanding of computer and constituent software.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proven project management skills.
- Highly self-directed with an attention to detail and ability to organize effectively.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LOCATION/TRAVEL: While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school.
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Salary : $1,000
