Eagle Hill School is seeking a Director of Annual Giving to join our advancement team on development initiatives and donor relations.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Annual Giving Strategy & Execution

• In collaboration with the Director of Development, implement comprehensive annual giving strategies to increase participation and total dollars raised across all key constituencies.
• Design and execute multi-channel outreach, including personal, direct mail, email, digital outreach, social media, and volunteer-driven efforts.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to align annual giving strategy with broader advancement priorities and campaign initiatives.

Participation & Community Engagement

• Inspire and grow annual giving awareness and participation among current parents, alumni, alumni families, and other community members.
• Develop targeted segmentation strategies to engage distinct audiences effectively.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and volunteers to build an engaged culture of philanthropy.
• Manage and support parent and alumni volunteer efforts in annual giving initiatives.

Communications & Materials

• Collaborate on the design, messaging, and distribution of annual giving materials and communications.
• Ensure all messaging clearly articulates the impact of giving and aligns with Eagle Hill’s mission and values.
• Work closely with communications and marketing to maintain consistency in voice and branding.

Stewardship & Donor Experience

• Collaborate with development and marketing staff on stewardship efforts, including acknowledgments, impact reporting, and donor recognition.
• Ensure timely, thoughtful, and personalized donor communications.
• Develop strategies to deepen donor engagement and strengthen retention year over year.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with the Director of Development and advancement team to support overall fundraising goals.
• Partner with development staff and other departments to integrate alumni relations, stewardship, and giving into the broader life of the school.
• Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven advancement culture.

Campus Life and Community Engagement

• Periodically attend evening and weekend events as needed in support of relationship management and development functions
• Occasional travel as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of development experience, including direct solicitation and experience in closing gifts, preferably in an educational setting
• Possess an authentic interest in philanthropy and supporting Eagle Hill’s mission through fundraising
• Collaborative mindset, creativity, and ability to independently manage multiple projects
• Strategic thinking and moves-management experience, comfort with persuasive speech, discussing giving and overcoming objections
• Ability to initiate and develop relationships with colleagues, external stakeholders, and more
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Development & Major Gifts Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person