Laurel Fund Manager (Annual Fund)

LAUREL SCHOOL•Shaker Heights, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to land a career where every day is rewarding and contributing to a larger purpose in our school community? Laurel School is searching for a bright, emerging superstar—maybe you!—to take the lead on our annual giving program. Forget the boring desk job; this is a hands-on role where you'll get to turn great ideas and data into real-world impact. We're looking for someone who loves connecting with people, is excited about education, and is ready to make a huge difference right away. If you are looking for the right platform to accelerate your career in development and lead a critical institutional priority, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to lead our annual giving program, gaining hands-on experience by translating data into strategic campaigns and fostering a culture of generosity within our community. Position Summary The Laurel Fund Manager leads Laurel’s annual giving program, engaging parents, alumnae, and friends in sustaining support for the School’s mission and strategic priorities. This role plays a central part in building broad-based philanthropic participation and fostering a culture of generosity across Laurel’s community. The ideal candidate is both analytical and relationship-driven, with the ability to translate data into strategy and strategy into action. This position is well-suited for a development professional who enjoys motivating donors and volunteers, testing new approaches, and strengthening donor loyalty through thoughtful engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in fundraising or related role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act on data.
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational or nonprofit environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute all Laurel Fund initiatives, including appeals, challenges, and targeted campaigns.
Develop and manage annual giving timelines, messaging, and solicitation strategies in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.
Develop and implement a monthly giving program
Manage volunteer involvement in annual giving efforts, including committees, ambassadors, and peer solicitors.
Maintain and manage assigned donor portfolios, supporting cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
Analyze giving data to inform strategy, set annual goals, and track progress toward participation and revenue targets.
Drive donor acquisition, retention, and upgrade strategies across key constituencies.
Monitor trends and recommend adjustments to strengthen performance year over year.
Partner across the Advancement team to ensure annual giving aligns with broader fundraising and engagement strategies.
Contribute to a collaborative, goal-oriented team culture grounded in Laurel’s mission and values.