Director of Annual Giving

Academy of the Holy Names•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Academy of the Holy Names seeks a Director of Annual Giving. This position reports to the Director of Advancement and is a full-time, 12-month salaried role. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend and evening responsibilities. Occasional travel may be required. Special attention may be necessary near the end of the calendar and fiscal years, when giving activity is at its peak. The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive annual giving program that secures unrestricted philanthropic support. This individual will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to meet and exceed the school’s annual fundraising goals. The Director works collaboratively with all constituencies to strengthen relationships and foster a community of loyal benefactors.

Requirements

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with donor management systems preferred (e.g., VeraCross, Raisers Edge)
Familiarity with prospect research tools (e.g., WealthEngine, DonorSearch)
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple campaigns and meet deadlines
Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
High level of professionalism and attention to detail
Strong customer service mindset with consistent follow-through

Responsibilities

Increase annual unrestricted giving and participation across all constituencies
Develop and manage an annual fund plan and timeline
Craft a compelling case for support
Design and execute an integrated solicitation strategy, including in-person asks, direct mail, digital outreach, phone campaigns, and peer-to-peer appeals
Identify and research prospective donors through online tools and peer engagement
Cultivate, solicit, and steward parents through a structured annual engagement plan
Plan and execute New Parent events, including coordination of invitations, RSVPs, catering, program, materials, and follow-up
Prepares pre-event briefing materials for the President and Director of Advancement. Leads the execution of the annual President’s Dinner (BMR Dinner) through guest list coordination, invitations, and event logistics in collaboration with the Director of Special Events
Leads and expands a comprehensive alumni giving program
Grow alumni reunion giving through coordinated strategies and execution with the Director of Constituent Relations
Identify prospects for leadership, major, and planned gifts, as well as event sponsorships
Manage and expand grandparent engagement and annual appeals
Manage giving options and the data health of constituent records
Provide weekly reporting on fundraising progress by campaign, fund, and appeal
Segment and analyze the constituent database to support forecasting and strategy development
Conduct post-event evaluations to measure effectiveness and inform future planning
Recruit, train, and manage volunteer leadership
Contribute strategic content for communications, including website, social media, and publications
Assist in recruiting speakers for Career Day and convocations
Attend school-sponsored events, including reunions and regional alumni visits to strengthen relationships
Prepare summary data for the President’s Annual Report
Manage the annual giving budget responsibly
Participate in professional development opportunities and the annual Advancement retreat
Support additional Advancement initiatives and events as needed. Manage facilities requests and logistics as required