Director of Annual Giving

Director of Annual Giving

Maret School is looking for a Director of Annual Giving to lead the school’s Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of Maret’s successful development program and features broad community participation, a successful leadership giving program, and a robust volunteer committee structure.

The Director of Annual Giving is an integral member of the Maret community. Ideal candidates will be skilled communicators, highly organized, deadline-oriented, collaborative, goal-achieving, creative thinkers, and eager to work with a fully present and highly participatory volunteer core. The Director of Annual Giving will also support Maret’s various community events, especially those managed by the Development Office, and be fully engaged in faculty meetings, trainings, and initiatives. A bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of five years of successful fundraising and volunteer management experience are required. Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is a plus. This is a full-time, 12-month, in-office position. The Director of Annual Giving reports directly to the Director of Development.

 Responsibilities for the Director of Annual Giving include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing a strategic, volunteer-oriented, and highly segmented annual giving program to ensure continued growth and increased participation from all constituent groups (including current families, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, foundations, etc.)
• Leading the Annual Giving team and working in partnership with the Director of Alumni Giving & Engagement, the Associate Director of Development, the Director of Development, the Development Associate, and the Database Manager
• Managing the Annual Fund volunteer committees, including the 70+ Current Parent Committee, the Parents of Alumni Committee, the Grandparents Committee, and the Faculty Committee
• Managing current and new foundation relationships and grants for current operations
• Overseeing the acknowledgement, stewardship, and recognition of all Annual Fund donors and volunteers
• Integrating social media, technology, and other creative tools into the Annual Fund campaign
• Developing Annual Fund communications and messages consistent with the school’s strategic goals; overseeing the production and execution of annual giving materials, web presence, and social media outreach
• Managing Annual Fund-related meetings, activities, and events
• Coordinating individual prospect plans with the Associate Director of Development
• Supporting new projects, initiatives, and emerging school needs as assigned by the Director of Development and/or Head of School.
• Working with the Database Manager and others to create necessary reports and incorporate data-driven analysis into the Annual Fund program; staying up to date on current giving trends
• Developing and managing annual giving processes and procedures
• Partnering with other development team members on constituent communications, programs, and events
• Being an active and present member of the Maret community

Maret's dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert faculty inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission and core values guide all that we do and provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and achievement.

Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.
 
All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.

To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to: AnnualGivingPosition@maret.org. Please email from individual email accounts, as we will not open materials sent from a third-party firm or address. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.