Overview
Annual Fund Manager Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington
Georgetown Visitation, founded in 1799, is an all-girls high school rooted in the Roman Catholic faith and Salesian tradition, committed to educating young women fromdiversebackgrounds. We are a faith-centered community dedicated to educational excellence, enriched by co-curricular and service programs. We guide our students as they integrate the search for truth with the pursuit of knowledge and dedicate their God-given gifts to making the world a better place.
Visitation is currently inviting applications for a full-time Annual Fund Manager. The Annual Fund Manager is responsible forstrategic planning, implementation, and growth of the annual fundraising efforts s individual will engage with alumnae, parents, and other school stakeholders to secure annual contributions, build relationships, and advance the school’s mission. The manager will work closely with the Director ofAdvancementto develop and execute targeted campaigns, oversee donor stewardship, and ensure successful fundraising events.
The ideal candidate is a strong supporter of a Catholic, all-girlseducationand embraces the Salesian mission of “Live Jesus.” As a representative of our school, the Annual Fund Manager should be both professional and welcoming; have exceptional organizational and oral and writtencommunication skills; have a strongattention to detailand eye for accuracy; be creative and flexible; work well independently and as part of a team;
and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and manage a comprehensive strategic annual giving fundraising plan
Set dollar, participation, and qualitative goals for all constituencies: parents, alumnae, past parents, grandparents, and faculty and staff
Schedule appeals (including mail, digital, and personal outreach)
Craft creative, compelling, mission-aligned messaging and design
Lead special events and fundraising initiatives to engage the school community (including Give2
Visi Giving Day)
Manage the implementation of Visitation Annual Fund solicitation appeals
Coordinate with the communications office and manage outside annual fund specialists (BCG and Give Campus)
Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, prospects, and volunteers
Assist with prospect research
Coordinate donor acknowledgment,recognition, and stewardship programs, with particular focus onleadershipand first-time gifts
Manage volunteer leaders (including Visitation Annual Fund parent volunteers)
Provide prospect identification tools and reports to support solicitation efforts
Coordinate volunteer thank you cards for donors
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports and analyses of program results (including the tracking and status of individual major gifts) for the Director ofAdvancement
Implement best practices in gift processing, data management, and donor relations
Support the Database Manager with gift entry and acknowledgement to ensure timelyrecognitionof gifts
Coordinate the Reunion giving program
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years in a development-related role in an educational environment or a related field
Direct experience supporting an annual campaign
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and Google Workspace tools and strong knowledge of Raiser’s Edge
Direct experience managing volunteers, including recruitment, training, and supervision
Availability and willingness to work occas…
Title: Annual Fund Manager
Company: Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact, Management
