Campaign Manager
The Pennington School is a coeducational, independent school committed to developing individual excellence in all of its students. Through rigorous academics, vibrant arts and athletics programs, and a strong sense of community, Pennington prepares students to lead lives of purpose, responsibility, and integrity.
The Pennington School seeks an experienced and highly organized Campaign Manager to play a critical role in providing campaign organization, oversight, and prospect management support. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position works collaboratively with the Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, the Head of School, the Board of Trustees, and the Advancement and Campaign committees.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and brings experience in capital campaigns and fundraising systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Campaign and Prospect Management
Manage overall campaign organization, including prospect pipeline reports, strategy tracking, volunteer assignments, and status updates
Lead prospect management processes to support short- and long-term philanthropic goals
Facilitate prospect management meetings and track portfolio performance
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive moves management system
Conduct prospect screening, identification, and development of basic research profiles
Campaign Operations and Reporting
Maintain accurate campaign reports, including gifts and pledges to date, cash flow projections, and volunteer productivity reports
Oversee campaign gift agreements and pledge recording
Support the preparation of the Board of Trustees and committee reports
Track engagement and solicitation activities to support strategic initiatives
Stewardship and Communications
Draft personalized acknowledgement letters and other stewardship materials
Assist in producing campaign communications, solicitation proposals, and meeting follow-up materials
Support recognition events, reports, signage, and donor stewardship initiatives
Organize and support campaign volunteer activities
Additional Responsibilities
Attend approved conferences for networking and professional development
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development or Assistant Head of School for Advancement
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Three to five years of fundraising experience, preferably in an independent school or higher education environment
Experience working on a capital campaign strongly preferred
Proficiency in Raiser's Edge (Blackbaud) preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Google Workspace
Experience using prospect research tools and developing prospect profiles
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding donor and prospect information
Additional Information This role requires occasional evening and weekend work to support alumni, parent, and donor events. This position requires occasional travel and a valid driver's license.
This position is an exempt role working on campus, Monday through Friday, with additional hours required as needed. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to
https://pennington.isolvedhire.com
The minimum annual salary for this position is $65,000. The actual offer will be commensurate with skills and experience. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.
The Pennington School is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Pennington School seeks an experienced and highly organized Campaign Manager to play a critical role in providing campaign organization, oversight, and prospect management support. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position works collaboratively with the Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, the Head of School, the Board of Trustees, and the Advancement and Campaign committees.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and brings experience in capital campaigns and fundraising systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Campaign and Prospect Management
Manage overall campaign organization, including prospect pipeline reports, strategy tracking, volunteer assignments, and status updates
Lead prospect management processes to support short- and long-term philanthropic goals
Facilitate prospect management meetings and track portfolio performance
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive moves management system
Conduct prospect screening, identification, and development of basic research profiles
Campaign Operations and Reporting
Maintain accurate campaign reports, including gifts and pledges to date, cash flow projections, and volunteer productivity reports
Oversee campaign gift agreements and pledge recording
Support the preparation of the Board of Trustees and committee reports
Track engagement and solicitation activities to support strategic initiatives
Stewardship and Communications
Draft personalized acknowledgement letters and other stewardship materials
Assist in producing campaign communications, solicitation proposals, and meeting follow-up materials
Support recognition events, reports, signage, and donor stewardship initiatives
Organize and support campaign volunteer activities
Additional Responsibilities
Attend approved conferences for networking and professional development
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development or Assistant Head of School for Advancement
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Three to five years of fundraising experience, preferably in an independent school or higher education environment
Experience working on a capital campaign strongly preferred
Proficiency in Raiser's Edge (Blackbaud) preferred
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Google Workspace
Experience using prospect research tools and developing prospect profiles
Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding donor and prospect information
Additional Information This role requires occasional evening and weekend work to support alumni, parent, and donor events. This position requires occasional travel and a valid driver's license.
This position is an exempt role working on campus, Monday through Friday, with additional hours required as needed. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements to
https://pennington.isolvedhire.com
The minimum annual salary for this position is $65,000. The actual offer will be commensurate with skills and experience. The Pennington School offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as life, short-term, and long-term disability programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
This position is located at our 55-acre campus in Pennington, NJ. The ability to walk up and down stairs is required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.
The Pennington School is an equal opportunity employer.
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