Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Engagement

The Northwest School Of The Arts•Seattle, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving & Engagement supports the execution of the school’s annual fundraising and engagement efforts. This is a fundraising-facing role responsible for supporting revenue generation through donor engagement, solicitation, and pipeline management. Working in close partnership with the Director of Advancement, this role manages key components of the Annual Fund, events, and volunteer programs to drive participation, strengthen community connection, and achieve annual fundraising goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in development, advancement, events, or related work
Experience supporting donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with volunteers or community stakeholders
Comfort with databases/CRMs and digital tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in an independent school or education setting
Familiarity with fundraising and engagement programs
Experience managing donor relationships, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Responsibilities

Drive execution of Annual Fund strategies to meet and exceed revenue and participation goals
Manage and implement multi-channel campaigns, including segmentation, messaging, and outreach
Participate in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts, including targeted asks with volunteers and leadership
Participate in donor meetings and outreach to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
Manage and advance a pipeline of donors and prospects; maintain accurate tracking in the database
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Monitor performance, track progress toward goals, and recommend adjustments
Plan and execute fundraising and engagement events aligned with revenue and donor engagement goals
Lead logistics for the school’s primary fundraising event, ensuring alignment with strategy
Partner with leadership and volunteers to leverage events for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Recruit, train, and manage volunteers in support of fundraising efforts
Support peer-to-peer outreach and participation goals
Track engagement and support volunteer recognition
Maintain accurate donor and prospect records; support reporting and pipeline tracking
Coordinate campaign materials and internal workflows
Support board and leadership reporting and advancement priorities
Collaborate with parent and alumni engagement efforts as they relate to fundraising and community connection
Support select school-wide events and initiatives as needed
Contribute to special projects led by the Advancement team