Assistant Director of Annual Giving

The Nueva School • Hillsborough, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nueva School is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to join its dynamic development team. This is a hands-on program role with significant ownership, responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Nueva Fund, managing the giving volunteer program, cultivating mid-level donors, leading the Count-Me-In Marketplace, and introducing new families to the school's philanthropic culture. The role involves close collaboration with the Associate Director of Development for Giving and the broader seven-person development team. This position is ideal for an individual with 3 to 5 years of fundraising experience looking for growth opportunities within a mission-driven school environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of fundraising experience.
• Experience working with annual fund programs.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including donor-facing communications.
• Ability to analyze data, segment audiences, and adjust strategies.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of fundraising experience in an independent school or higher education setting.
• Experience leading or managing an annual fund program.
• Exposure to mid-level or major donor cultivation, with interest in growing in this area.
• Experience working with and supporting volunteers.
• Familiarity with Raiser's Edge, GiveCampus, and/or Greater Giving.
• Experience building or improving systems and processes within a development function.
• Self-directed, proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Personable and relationship-oriented, with a commitment to community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Run the Nueva Fund, collaborating on strategy, messaging, and execution.
• Manage the annual giving calendar, maintain dashboards and reporting, and engage mid-level donors ($1,000–$9,999).
• Manage the giving volunteer program, including recruitment, training, support, and maintaining communications infrastructure.
• Help build a pipeline of future leadership donors and campaign ambassadors.
• Lead new family outreach through communications, events, and touchpoints.
• Manage New Family Ambassador volunteers.
• Run the Count-Me-In Marketplace, from volunteer recruitment and solicitation to payment tracking and stewardship.
• Analyze performance and evolve the Count-Me-In Marketplace program.
• Support the upcoming comprehensive campaign through prospect identification, materials, and communications.
• Participate in community events, including evening and weekend events, to be a visible presence.
• Build relationships with families.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Life insurance for employees.
• Employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums.
• Generous match on retirement plan.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Free lunch.

What This Job Offers

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