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Director of Annual Giving Job Description
Greensboro Day School seeks a fundraising professional for the position of Part-Time Director of Annual Giving to begin in early 2026.
REPORTS TO:
FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt, 12 Month Position JOB PURPOSE:
In collaboration with the Philanthropy & Alumni Office staff, the Director of Annual Giving is responsible for designing , planning, and leading the Student & Teacher Impact Fund campaign through the solicitation of all GDS stakeholders to meet the School’s Student & Teacher Impact Fund budget goal. This is a 12-month, part-time (25 hours per week), on-campus position, five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires regular evening and weekend work. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Director of Annual Giving models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, effectively develop and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the GDS Student & Teacher Impact Fund for parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and other community members Designs and implements a plan to support an annual giving cycle, including goals and strategies to build and diversify the GDS donor base and elevate overall giving Creates compelling and creative messaging around support for GDS including appeals, acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and collateral print and digital materials Identifies, synthesizes, and adapts messaging for various audiences in a way that compels action and motivates gifts Manages all technology platforms relating to the Impact Fund to reflect real time progress, competition incentives, and creative opportunities for constituents to engage with the campaign throughout the year Works collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications Team on messaging, branding, and calendaring related to the Impact Fund Creates and manages a multidimensional appeal schedule, in collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, requiring coordination with various stakeholders (i.e. class agents and grade-level parent representatives) Oversees the annual giving day (#1DayforGDS), including the recruitment and management of parent and alumni volunteers ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participates in philanthropy-related fundraising and stewardship events Participates actively in advancement and other school related events Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head of School GDS Employee Skills Human-Centered Data-Informed Professionalism Technologically Fluent Adaptable & Growth Mindset Inclusive Integrity Welcoming Respectful Listens to Understand Relationship-Focused Student-Centered Field Expertise Coachable Lifelong Learner Kind Innovative Ideas for Secondary Revenue Streams Strategic Goal Setting for Campaigns Data Analysis Multi-constituent connection through communication & events Relationship cultivators Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 2-3 years of successful experience fundraising Experience fundraising in an independent school or educational setting preferred Successful experience cultivating relationships with diverse constituencies Excellent interpersonal skills Passion for education Thrives when multitasking and managing a variety of projects Superb oral and written communication skills Capacity to both work independently and thrive in a team environment Willingness and ability to travel and work outside normal business hours as needed Demonstrated eagerness and ability to effectively communicate and support the GDS mission Personal qualities of credibility and unwavering commitment to Greensboro Day School’s mission
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Greensboro Day School seeks a fundraising professional for the position of Part-Time Director of Annual Giving to begin in early 2026.
REPORTS TO:
FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt, 12 Month Position JOB PURPOSE:
In collaboration with the Philanthropy & Alumni Office staff, the Director of Annual Giving is responsible for designing , planning, and leading the Student & Teacher Impact Fund campaign through the solicitation of all GDS stakeholders to meet the School’s Student & Teacher Impact Fund budget goal. This is a 12-month, part-time (25 hours per week), on-campus position, five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires regular evening and weekend work. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Director of Annual Giving models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, effectively develop and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the GDS Student & Teacher Impact Fund for parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and other community members Designs and implements a plan to support an annual giving cycle, including goals and strategies to build and diversify the GDS donor base and elevate overall giving Creates compelling and creative messaging around support for GDS including appeals, acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and collateral print and digital materials Identifies, synthesizes, and adapts messaging for various audiences in a way that compels action and motivates gifts Manages all technology platforms relating to the Impact Fund to reflect real time progress, competition incentives, and creative opportunities for constituents to engage with the campaign throughout the year Works collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications Team on messaging, branding, and calendaring related to the Impact Fund Creates and manages a multidimensional appeal schedule, in collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, requiring coordination with various stakeholders (i.e. class agents and grade-level parent representatives) Oversees the annual giving day (#1DayforGDS), including the recruitment and management of parent and alumni volunteers ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Actively participates in philanthropy-related fundraising and stewardship events Participates actively in advancement and other school related events Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head of School GDS Employee Skills Human-Centered Data-Informed Professionalism Technologically Fluent Adaptable & Growth Mindset Inclusive Integrity Welcoming Respectful Listens to Understand Relationship-Focused Student-Centered Field Expertise Coachable Lifelong Learner Kind Innovative Ideas for Secondary Revenue Streams Strategic Goal Setting for Campaigns Data Analysis Multi-constituent connection through communication & events Relationship cultivators Position Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 2-3 years of successful experience fundraising Experience fundraising in an independent school or educational setting preferred Successful experience cultivating relationships with diverse constituencies Excellent interpersonal skills Passion for education Thrives when multitasking and managing a variety of projects Superb oral and written communication skills Capacity to both work independently and thrive in a team environment Willingness and ability to travel and work outside normal business hours as needed Demonstrated eagerness and ability to effectively communicate and support the GDS mission Personal qualities of credibility and unwavering commitment to Greensboro Day School’s mission
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