Director of Annual Giving
Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Who we are

At San Domenico, we believe that what students do with their education is as important as their academic performance. Every day we encourage our students to not just study, but also to reflect on their learning, find their purpose, and celebrate in community, because an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students – it develops great people.

Position Statement

San Domenico School is seeking an energetic and creative professional to serve as our Director of Annual Giving. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving is a core leader in the collegial and collaborative 6-person Advancement Team at San Domenico.
This position is responsible for strategically planning, successfully managing, and executing a comprehensive annual giving program. The Director of Annual Giving also makes connections with donors throughout the school and works proactively to engage and manage relationships with parents, trustees, donors, parent volunteers, faculty and staff. This is an excellent position for professionals who may be interested in pursuing Director of Development roles as part of their career trajectory.

In addition, the Director of Annual Giving serves as the project manager for SD Celebrates, an annual community fundraising event which raises funds in support of San Domenico programs.

Responsibilities

● Create, execute and manage a comprehensive, multi-constituent Annual Giving program
● Develop and implement targeted campaigns and approaches for current parents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty and staff, and friends of San Domenico.
● Identify, recruit, train and manage the Annual Fund Parent Chairs and Class Captains to be effective ambassadors of San Domenico in their assigned peer-to-peer solicitations
● Collaborate with Director of Advancement and Leadership Giving Manager to facilitate integrated approaches to cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors and prospects

● Coordinate with the Director of Alumni Engagement on strategy, timing and messaging for Alumni Annual Giving Campaign

● Serve as Project Manager for SD Celebrates and coordinate the volunteer efforts of the
San Domenico Family Association

● Create and execute special events appropriate to overall annual giving strategies

● Partner with the Director of Advancement and Director of Alumni Engagement to ensure that the impact, integrity and visibility of the Annual Giving program and all communications is maintained

● Attend SD Family Association parent-sponsored events (e.g. Crab Feed, Parent Class
Socials,etc) to build and deepen relationships with parents and key volunteers

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s Degree
● Minimum of 3 years prior professional development experience
● Prior demonstrated experience in coordination and successful execution of programs and events
● Prior experience in volunteer and project management
● Knowledgeable of current best practices in annual giving and fundraising and volunteer management programs used in the independent school environment
● Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
● Exceptional attention to detail
● Ability to conceive, plan and execute a multi-faceted annual giving program
● Ability to successfully organize, multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
● Database experience required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge a plus.
● Strong analytical, organizational, time management and customer service skills
● Ability to manage highly sensitive financial and other personal information with confidentiality
● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, take initiative and meet deadlines
● Demonstrated flexibility, collaborative approach, and sense of humor
● Ability to work some evenings and weekends
● Be willing to work creatively and collaboratively within the Advancement Team

Compensation: Salary range is $90,000-$120,000 commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package,including: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, Life, 403(b) plan with matching, daily lunch.

San Domenico School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, disability, medical condition, religion, veteran status, marital status or any

other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

No phone calls, please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Anselmo, CA 94960: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.