Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Phillips Academy • Andover, MA

6h • $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, this role develops a robust culture of philanthropy among a portfolio of young alumni classes, including up to three reunion classes and surrounding classes. The position focuses on volunteer management and leadership annual giving, with responsibility for meeting Non Sibi Circle and participation goals that reflect class capacity and reunion cycles.

The role works with alumni volunteers and colleagues across Major Gifts, Alumni Engagement, and Planned Giving to support fundraising for the Academy. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of applicable CORI/SORI, ADP Authorization (RMV), fingerprinting, and credit checks, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

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; proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize, take initiative, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with the immediate team and OAR colleagues, delegate, and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with little supervision.
• Ability to respect the confidential nature of the work.
• Good judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and a flexible problem-solving approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit or education fundraising, particularly 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.
• Support a committee of young alumni volunteers representing different ages within the young alumni cohort and partner with class agents to develop a culture of philanthropy among this group.
• 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 dollars raised for the Academy.

What This Job Offers

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