Director of Annual Fund and Constituent Relations

The Center for Early Education • West Hollywood, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Advancement, the Director of Annual Fund and Constituent Relations helps implement the ongoing advancement plan, with specific responsibility for annual giving and research projects. The role works with the Director of Advancement on annual campaigns and school fundraising initiatives. It is an in-person position; regular onsite attendance is an essential function to support daily operations, respond promptly to admissions-related situations, and perform duties requiring physical presence at the school.

The position leads the strategic development and implementation of Annual Fund solicitation programs across constituencies, supports volunteer leadership, tracks and reports campaign activity, and coordinates fundraising communications and events. It conducts prospect research, supports coordinated prospect management, maintains annual giving and donor records, and manages alumni engagement and the Alumni Council. The role also contributes to Advancement Department planning, donor and volunteer recognition and stewardship, professional association representation, and school safety and community responsibilities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• Five or more years of experience in a school or not-for-profit organization in areas including annual fund campaign leadership, database management, basic financial accounting, prospect research, volunteer management, and communications implementation.
• Blackbaud Raiser's Edge experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written documents, professional literature, and other material.
• Ability to write reports and letters and to present information verbally and respond to children, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and colleagues.
• High comfort level and proficiency with technology as a communication tool.
• Ability to use computers to write reports, compose letters and emails, create documents, and communicate with parents.
• Ability to use simple tools and machines, such as copiers and laminators.
• Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense and good judgment in everyday and emergency situations, and to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Ability to perform the stated physical functions, including talking, hearing, standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, handling objects or controls, and reaching.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular onsite attendance; the role is in person.
• Demonstrate personal integrity, friendliness, patience, fairness, openness, non-defensiveness, sensitivity, flexibility, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive, strategic Annual Fund solicitation programs for all constituencies.
• Identify, enlist, train, guide, and support volunteer leadership.
• Track solicitation activity and report on campaign progress.
• Work with the Director of Communications and Events Coordinator on cultivation and recognition events, the Annual Report, and campaign and marketing materials.
• Work with the Database Manager to maintain accurate prospect and donor records.
• Maintain records and report on financial aid grant recipients funded by foundations and donors.
• Conduct prospect research to identify individuals, corporations, and foundations with the capacity and inclination to make annual and capital gifts to CEE.
• Coordinate with the Advancement team to manage priority prospects and share research findings for effective solicitation using Moves Management.
• Manage data-mining subscription sources and other media to compile prospect information.
• Oversee data record-keeping for Annual Giving programs.
• Manage alumni involvement in the life of The Center and develop strategies to engage alumni of all ages and alumni parents in targeted programs that foster lifelong community engagement.
• Support The Center Alumni Council by managing enlistment of co-chairs and class agents, assisting with meeting agendas and minutes, helping implement programs and events, and encouraging alumni involvement in the school community.
• Participate in Advancement Department meetings and contribute to fundraising program and council strategy and implementation.
• Assist with reports, minutes, and presentations for committee and staff meetings.
• Coordinate and implement donor and council-volunteer recognition, acknowledgement, and stewardship.
• Represent CEE at CASE/NAIS, CAPS, and other relevant professional associations.
• Support all advancement events.
• Communicate respectfully, clearly, and honestly with parents, administrators, and colleagues, and maintain a sensitive, cooperative, and flexible demeanor.
• Demonstrate professionalism through reliability, punctuality, personal appearance, and self-care; maintain integrity and respectful relationships; and contribute positively to the school community.
• Help ensure children's physical safety by anticipating and removing hazards, observing children, and responding appropriately to injuries.
• Follow personnel policies and Emergency Response Plan guidelines, and take responsibility for student safety during emergencies and drills.
• Provide own general clerical support as needed.

What This Job Offers

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