Corporate Giving Director jobs in Connecticut

About the Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving (the “Director”) is responsible for the design, strategy, and implementation of The Taft School annual fund program. The Director will join a highly collaborative team, working with key staff, campus-wide partners, and volunteers to implement a strategic annual fund program to maximize Taft community philanthropy.

This position will supervise the Assistant Director of the Annual Fund, the Leadership Annual Gift Officer, the Annual Giving Coordinator, and will have the ability to hire one additional member of the team. The Director will have the opportunity to assess and set forth a plan of action for a group of 500 Class Agents and will also work with a robust and exceptional Parents Committee.

Taft is seeking a Director who will think strategically and bring an analytic approach to the annual fund, with an ability to better integrate the fund into the overarching development program. The ideal candidate will have a respect and appreciation for independent school values, bring strength in leadership to guide the annual fund team and program, and have strong experience and interest in working with volunteers. This position will require 4 days per week in the office at Taft, with 1 day of remote flexibility possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically develop, manage and implement the Taft School annual fund program
• Collaborate with the development team to plan and execute annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and social media efforts
• Lead and manage the annual fund team, including 3 current direct reports, with the opportunity to hire 1 additional staff member
• Cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors, including alumni, parents, and community members
• Create and manage metrics to measure the effectiveness of annual strategies, working with the team to build and analyze donor lists and reports
• Determine annual giving goals and donor targets, informed by data and strategic planning
• Develop annual giving communications strategy in partnership with the communications team
• Partner with Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship regarding annual recognition efforts
• Contribute to the planning of relevant events, including donor receptions, alumni reunions, and volunteer appreciation events
• Develop and execute an effective and sustainable volunteer plan within annual giving, to engage Class Agents, the Parents Committee, and other volunteers.

Key Qualifications

• Strong managerial, leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience engaging and managing volunteer groups
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a detail-oriented approach
• Understanding of database management, gift processing and donor relations
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to identify new opportunities for the program
• Interest and respect for Independent School values and community
• Alignment with School’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and prioritizing tasks while maintaining a high quality of work
• Willingness and ability to travel and to work nights and weekends, as needed

The Taft School has engaged with Development Guild to work directly with interested applicants. To apply, please go to https://www.developmentguild.com/current-searches/director-of-annual-giving-taft-school/