Annual Giving Specialist

In collaboration with Alumni Giving and Relations Officers and Director of Parent Giving, manage annual fundraising efforts for alumni, parents and parents of alumni to The SPS Fund.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement agreed upon strategies targeted at acquisition, retention and reactivation of donors.
• Provide assistance in the planning and implementation of fundraising initiatives, strategies and programs.
• Serve as point person for GiveCampus campaigns, giving forms and volunteer management system.
• Generate mailing and related data for both print and electronic solicitations using The Raiser’s Edge.
• Coordinate mailing of in-house appeals, larger mail-house appeals and form specific mailings.
• Track, analyze and evaluate effectiveness of mailings using The Raiser’s Edge.
• Manage preparation and distribution of weekly acknowledgements, monthly leadership letters and stewardship of recurring and matching gift donors.
• Prepare monthly reports and assist volunteers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Qualification requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three to five years’ experience in a similar role.
• Good oral and written communication skills; including thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar.
• Strong personal computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with The Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with teammates and our constituents (alumni and parents).
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Exemplary skills in prioritizing and organizing, ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment with high expectations.
• Attention to detail.

Additional desired qualifications:

• The Raiser’s Edge database experience preferred.
• Philanthropic mindset, committed to the spirit of fundraising and charitable giving.
• Open to creative problem solving, new ideas, and new ways of doing things.
• Proven success achieving goals and delivering results.
• Proven organizational, follow-through, and follow-up skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills when working with colleagues and external constituents.
• High level of proficiency with Excel and GiveCampus.
• Utmost discretion with regard to donor personal information.

 Physical Requirements:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

 Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply:  Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references who have supervised your work through this online application. 

COVID Vaccine Policy
 St. Paul's School strongly encourages employees to remain up to date with the COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.

St. Paul's School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity.  St. Paul's School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation, and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.