The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the management of an integrated annual giving program for Chaminade’s Annual Appeal, known as the Torch Fund. Working closely with the Office of Advancement and also Alumni Relations colleagues, the Director of Annual Giving will execute a program that includes direct response, personal solicitation and volunteer management.

The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Advancement with the following responsibilities:

• Create a compelling case for support and marketing/solicitation strategy for Chaminade’s Torch Fund program.
• Set strategy and compose copy for all Annual Fund solicitations
• Develop and execute program strategy across a variety of media including print, website, and social media channels.
• Manage the Torch Fund process, calendar, and vendor relationships.
• Implement strategies for thanking all donors internally.
• Measure program progress and adjust regularly to maximize revenue and participation.
• Conduct prospect and wealth scan research on new prospects and leads as they arise throughout the year, coordinating solicitation with leadership and Torch committee.
• Support the Executive Director of the Office of Advancement in management of the Torch Fund Committee.
• Manage volunteer solicitors, including strategy, messaging, and goal setting, along with the recruitment, training, and retention of engaged volunteers.
• Partner with the Director of Alumni and Parent Relations to create an efficient and effective volunteer strategy to increase support of the annual fund, with a particular focus on Reunion-year giving.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects and forge strong relationships with alumni, parents, CAPA and grandparents to influence and maximize contributions.
• Work closely with the institutional leadership team to qualify annual fund donors for major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of the Office of Advancement.

Key Competencies: 

• Communicates both Chaminade’s commitment to its enduring traditions and its exciting vision for the future – tailoring those messages as necessary to reach different audiences.
• Continually evaluates and, where necessary, modifies aspects of the Torch Fund with the goal of maximizing gift contributions in collaboration with the Executive Director of the Office of Advancement.
• Studies best practices, innovative developments, and trends in the annual giving field.
• Capitalizes on opportunities to continue developing as a professional.
• Engages fully in the life of the school.
• Builds and maintains a professional rapport with a broad audience of constituents

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of three years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
• Demonstrated data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated self-starter who is motivated by challenging goals and not easily deterred.
• Commitment to working collaboratively within the department and across the school.
• Preference for candidates with personal solicitation experience and success in building and managing a volunteer program.
• An ability to travel and work some nights/weekends as required.
• Strong competency in Raisers Edge and associated Blackbaud platforms.

Compensation: 

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Generous vacation and paid time off plan
• Available 403 (b) and pension plan
• Comprehensive medical and insurance plan

Chaminade High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualified candidates can also contact the Executive Director of Advancement at [email protected] for more information.