Assistant Director of Annual Giving

The Rivers School•Weston, MA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving plays a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and growth of The Rivers Fund and the Rivers School Conservatory Annual Fund during a critical period of campaign preparation, appeals and volunteer engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
2+ years in fundraising, communications, marketing, or project management (independent school/higher-ed a plus).
Knowledge of fundraising principles and annual giving best practices.
Experience with donor management systems (Raiser’s Edge NXT and GiveCampus a plus).
Comfortable working with data and segmentation.
Self-starter able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication; able to influence and inspire.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Proficient with donor databases, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Collaborative, team-oriented, and culturally competent.
Energetic, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven.

Nice To Haves

independent school/higher-ed experience
Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT and GiveCampus

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies to reach Annual Fund goals
Oversee the production schedule and workflow for all Annual Giving appeals to ensure projects stay on schedule and on deadline.
Assist and support the execution of day-to-day annual giving operations, including producing and drafting segmented mailings, email appeals, and digital campaigns.
Partner with the engagement team to recruit and support senior and alumni class agents, including volunteer recruitment, committee formation, and goal setting.
Manage the development of Mailchimp email campaigns, including building, editing, testing, and managing approval workflows.
Create volunteer resources, including training materials, toolkits, scripts, call lists, and follow-up communications.
Work with Advancement Services to segment donor lists, prepare reports, and ensure accuracy of constituent data.
Perform other duties as assigned. Some evenings and weekends are required to support school and donor events.