Annual Fund Manager – McNicholas High School

McNicholas High School – 6536 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
Posted: June 4, 2024
As Annual Fund Manager, you will be part of a team responsible for executing the school’s development strategies and practices, with a particular focus on managing and growing the school’s annual fund.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the development team to create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the annual fund:

• Set dollar, participation, and qualitative goals and performance metrics
• Create and implement strategies to attract, retain, and grow donors and gift amounts
• Create and manage a calendar/schedule of multidimensional appeals that leverages a variety of media (e.g. electronic solicitation, direct mail appeals, face-to-face solicitations, events) to communicate with potential and current donors
• Spearhead special fundraisers (e.g. days of giving, call centers) working in collaboration with development and communications staff

• Employ similar strategies and tactics to grow corporate matching gifts and gifts through the Archdiocese’s Scholarship Granting Organization

• Collaborate with the Manager of Alumni Relations to establish class captains to increase alumni participation in the annual fund and/or Alumni Scholarship Fund

• Coordinate the gift entry and acknowledgment process with the Development Coordinator to ensure timely recognition of gifts and a consistent, accurate record of giving

• Draft and coordinate annual fund solicitation and acknowledgement letters and provide notes for the President to personalize thank you letters

• Analyze results of the annual fund by tracking progress from year to year and work with the Director of Development and Finance Office to generate reports and statistics for Sales Team and Development Committee meetings and for the annual report

• Attend weekly Development Office meetings and bi-weekly Sales Team meetings

• Attend on-campus and off-campus events, as appropriate (approximately five events per year are “all hands on deck” and may require night and weekend work)

• Assist with prospect research and refer major gift prospects to the Director of Development and/or major gift officer(s)

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Development, which could eventually expand into managing a portfolio of donors

SKILLS

• A strong sense of fundraising ethics and practices and respect for confidentiality of donor information

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach

• Strong database management skills and an ability to analyze data

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with proven ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Team player willing to collaborate on new ideas and development efforts to optimize results for the organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• At least two years of relevant experience in a development-related role in an educational environment or non-profit organization

• Education and/or demonstrable work experience in data management and data analysis

• Strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (and NXT) software and online giving platforms

• Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

• Alumnus preferred, not required

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to John Jorden at jjorden@mcnhs.org.

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