Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Phillips Academy • Andover, MA

1h • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Phillips Academy is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. Under the supervision of the Senior Associate Director, Annual Giving, Class Fundraising, the Assistant Director develops a robust culture of philanthropy among a portfolio of classes, including up to four reunions and surrounding classes. The position focuses on volunteer management and leadership annual giving, with annual Non Sibi Circle and participation goals reflecting class capacity and reunion cycles.

The role develops a volunteer network of class agents, personally solicits Non Sibi-level gifts, and develops or participates in volunteer training. It also collaborates with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, and Planned Giving departments to maximize funds raised for the Academy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three to five years of experience working in a fast-paced institution or professional setting.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer and database skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to collaborate with the immediate team and OAR colleagues.
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with little supervision.
• Respect for the confidential nature of the work.
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and flexible problem-solving ability.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of CORI/SORI, ADP Authorization (RMV), fingerprinting, and credit checks, as applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit or education fundraising, specifically volunteer management.
• Experience with fundraising software or reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a network of class-agent volunteers in support of assigned reunions and classes, with particular attention to classes celebrating a reunion year.
• Personally solicit 40–50 Non Sibi-level gifts from members of assigned classes, with particular attention to securing multi-year pledges from reunion prospects.
• Develop, lead, or participate in volunteer training opportunities.
• Collaborate with Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, and Planned Giving departments to maximize funds raised for the Academy.
• Meet annual Non Sibi Circle and participation goals reflecting class capacity and reunion cycles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level