Assistant Director, Advancement

Miami Country Day School•Miami, FL

About The Position

Miami Country Day School is seeking a dynamic, creative, and relationship-driven Assistant Director, Advancement to join its Advancement team. The role supports fundraising and communications work focused on building relationships, inspiring philanthropy, and advancing the School's mission. The Assistant Director will help lead Spartan Impact Fund initiatives, develop fundraising campaigns, and create communications that connect the school community with the impact of giving. Working with Advancement leadership and colleagues across campus, the position strengthens donor engagement and expands philanthropic support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of experience in fundraising, advancement communications, development, or nonprofit relationship management.
Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and communications.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to inspire audiences across digital and print platforms.
Experience with Raiser's Edge or similar donor management systems, digital communication tools, and campaign analytics.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Creative, collaborative, and results-oriented approach, with an ability to build relationships and bring ideas to life.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience in an independent school, higher education, or nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute Spartan Impact Fund initiatives, including annual appeals, donor solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop multi-channel fundraising campaigns designed to increase donor participation, retention, and giving.
Collaborate with Advancement leadership to establish fundraising goals, track performance, and identify growth opportunities.
Create fundraising appeals, donor communications, impact stories, annual reports, proposals, and digital content.
Develop narratives that demonstrate philanthropy's impact and inspire continued support.
Partner with Marketing and Communications to coordinate publications, website content, and promotional materials while maintaining consistent messaging and branding.
Manage communication calendars, project timelines, and external vendor relationships, and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
Build and maintain relationships with Spartan Impact Fund donors through personalized engagement and stewardship.
Support major gift initiatives through donor communications, proposals, and cultivation efforts.
Coordinate donor events and engagement opportunities that strengthen connections within the MCDS community.
Prepare fundraising reports, campaign analyses, and presentations to support Advancement initiatives.