Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Annual Giving Manager--Rosati-Kain Academy Rosati-Kain Academy

ANNUAL GIVING MANAGER--POSITION SUMMARY

 The Annual Giving Manager reports to the President and serves as a member of the development team. This position plans and manages all aspects of the Annual Giving program as well as being responsible for maintaining donor and alumnae data integrity within the donor database. We offer a strong compensation package including but not limited to:

  • Stipend for health, dental and vision insurance
  • FSA Plan
  • Up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in the first year of employment
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan contribution (5% of base salary)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will work closely with the President, Major Gifts officer and other members of the development team to identify, cultivate, solicit and recognize individual donors, design and execute annual appeals and meet annual giving budget goals.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Design, implement, and grow RKA’s annual giving program in consultation with the President
  • Inform, engage, connect, and solicit current, lapsed, and prospective donors
  • Engage RKA alumnae
  • Maintain and cultivate individual donor records in the donor database
  • Support the Major Gifts Officer and President through data mining and segmentation
  • Coordinate stewardship efforts of current donors to retain and encourage repeat and increased giving year to year
  • Work with marketing team to create and execute donor solicitations
  • Lead RKA’s 24 hours of giving campaign
  • Lead RKA’s annual City Lights Auction and Gala with support from event coordinator and Major Gifts officer
  • Work with event coordinator to plan donor events
  • Solicit individual prospects and/or recommend prospects to other members of the team for solicitation at other appropriate gift levels
  • Support other departmental responsibilities connected to; prospect research, event coordination, donor communications, and any other development-related duties as assigned by the President

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three to five years of fundraising experience in annual giving/other fundraising campaigns and appeals, with an emphasis in individual/annual solicitation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive) and other relevant database and office software.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including drafting professional correspondence and meeting minutes.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills to manage a high volume of work efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and interact professionally with Board members, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in event and project management in a professional environment.
  • Strong communication skills with ability and comfort speaking in small and large groups.
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends, as needed for events and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of online fundraising tools.

TO APPLY

Please submit the following items:

1)       CV/Resume

2)       Cover Letter

3)       A List of Three Professional References

Send all materials to nblazer@rosati-kain.org using "Annual Giving Manager" in the subject line.

Rosati-Kain Academy will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status or any other status protected by existing state or federal law or regulations—except for positions that fall within the ministerial exception, including employees that “play a vital part in carrying out the mission of the Church.”  Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, employment, training, promotion, demotion, leaves of absence and termination. Rosati-Kain Academy will not discriminate in the acceptance of students for enrollment or in the award of scholarships on the basis of religion, race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.