Overview
Annual Fund Director Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Rival
Location: New York
Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect that belonging is the foundational core of community building in how we work collaboratively and support the school’s mission and empowers all community members to thrive in mind, character, and community.
Riverdale enrolls about 1,300 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes.
We seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community.
Job Overview:
Under thedynamicand inspiringleadershipof Head of School, Kari Ostrem, now in her second year, this is an excellent time to join the Development Office  Annual Fund Director reports to the Executive Director of Development and works closely with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement astrategic visionfor our annual cycle of philanthropy. The Director is responsible for maintaining and growing a robust $6.5M annual fund that is crucial to Riverdale’s annual budget.
Deep volunteer management, as well as annual fund experience, will be essential to success in this role.
Fundraising Strategy and Execution
Lead a comprehensive fundraising program to meet annual fundraising goals.
Execute individual solicitations, either independently or incollaborationwith Trustees or parent volunteers.
Develop a segmentation plan, draft solicitations, and create other Annual Fund materials.
Work with the alumni team to support a Reunion giving program.
Volunteer Management and
Leadership
Recruit, develop, manage, and train a cadre of parent Annual Fund volunteers.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including Trustees and parent volunteers, to maximize fundraising efforts.
Event Planning and
Community Engagement
Envision, design, and implement events that fostercommunity engagementwhile supporting annual giving.
Support various development team events as needed.
Limited travel opportunities for alumni events and visits.
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
Develop a stewardship plan to recognize and thank Annual Fund donors.
Maintain strongcommunicationwith major gifts and campaign staff to ensure a cohesive donor experience.
Partner with the Executive Director of Development on the annual Report of Gifts.
Data Management and Reporting
Create reports on the status of the Annual Fund, tracking year-over-year progress.
Partner with the Assistant Director of Development Database Management to ensure accurate gift entry, pledge reminders, and acknowledgments.
Collaboration
and
Teamwork
Maintain opencommunicationwith various departments to ensure alignment in fundraising efforts.
Support a positive andcollaborativeoffice and school culture by bringing a sense of humor and joy to work.
Adaptability
and Additional Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Excellentleadershipskills with proven experience building apositive work culture
Minimum of 8 years of experience in independent school development
A deep understanding of annual giving programs
Exceptional interpersonal andcommunication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relati…
Title: Annual Fund Director
Company: Rival
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
