Director of Annual Giving
Sacred Heart Greenwich, Greenwich, CT, United States
Sacred Heart Greenwich is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls (K–12) and coeducational in its early childhood program. Founded in 1848 and located on a beautiful 110‑acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, the School is part of the international Network of Sacred Heart Schools.
Guided by the Goals and Criteria, Sacred Heart is committed to educating the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially—while fostering a deep commitment to faith, community, social awareness, and personal growth. Relationships and mentorship are at the heart of the student experience, and educators play a vital role in supporting each student's journey.
Position Director of Annual Giving
Reports to Director of Advancement
FLSA Status Exempt
Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Fund for Sacred Heart, the School's most important source of unrestricted support. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, year‑round annual giving program that drives both participation and revenue growth across all key constituencies.
The Director will own the full lifecycle of the annual giving program – from strategy and segmentation to execution and analysis – while personally managing a portfolio of leadership prospects. This individual will lead the planning and cadence of all appeals, including GivingTuesday, Give from the Heart, and targeted micro‑campaigns, and will play a central role in building a strong culture of philanthropy within the Sacred Heart Greenwich community.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and a willingness to execute at a high level. This role is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, serving as the primary driver of annual giving strategy and results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead a comprehensive annual giving strategy to achieve and exceed participation and revenue goals for the Fund for Sacred Heart
Establish the annual fundraising calendar, including all solicitations, giving days, and targeted campaigns, ensuring strategic pacing and donor engagement throughout the year
Partner with the Director of Advancement, the Director of Leadership Giving and the Director of Alumnae Relations to align annual giving priorities with broader institutional and campaign goals
Analyze performance metrics and donor data to refine strategies, forecast outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
Manage a portfolio of leadership gift prospects through the donor life cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Conduct in‑person and virtual solicitations, with a focus on upgrading donors and increasing multi‑year commitments
Recruit, train, and manage a robust network of parent, alumnae, and community volunteers to support annual giving efforts
Partner closely with volunteer leadership to inspire peer‑to‑peer outreach and expand donor participation
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a strong pipeline from annual giving to major and planned giving
Oversee donor segmentation and the development of targeted messaging, including personalized ask strategies
Direct the creation of all annual giving collateral, including digital campaigns, direct mail, and impact reporting
Work closely with colleagues across Advancement, Communications, Admissions, and School leadership to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging
Contribute to a strong culture of philanthropy by helping articulate the impact of giving and engaging the broader community
Serve as a key liaison to alumnae and parent communities, working collaboratively with Advancement colleagues to maximize engagement
Utilize Raiser's Edge and other tools to develop data‑driven strategies, including predictive ask amounts and donor segmentation
Monitor and report on progress toward goals, providing regular updates to leadership and volunteer partners
Oversee the annual giving budget, including forecasting, expense management, and vendor coordination
Manage relationships with external partners (print, digital, and creative) to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective execution
Qualifications
Commitment to the Goals & Criteria of the Sacred Heart network
5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an educational or mission‑driven environment
Demonstrated success in managing and growing an annual giving program, including direct solicitation experience
Proven ability to manage volunteers and inspire broad‑based participation
Experience building and executing multi‑channel fundraising campaigns (digital, direct mail, events)
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform strategy and decision‑making
Proficiency with Raiser's Edge (or comparable CRM), Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel as needed
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Equal Opportunity Statement As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.
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Guided by the Goals and Criteria, Sacred Heart is committed to educating the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, and socially—while fostering a deep commitment to faith, community, social awareness, and personal growth. Relationships and mentorship are at the heart of the student experience, and educators play a vital role in supporting each student's journey.
Position Director of Annual Giving
Reports to Director of Advancement
FLSA Status Exempt
Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of Annual Giving serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Fund for Sacred Heart, the School's most important source of unrestricted support. This role is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive, year‑round annual giving program that drives both participation and revenue growth across all key constituencies.
The Director will own the full lifecycle of the annual giving program – from strategy and segmentation to execution and analysis – while personally managing a portfolio of leadership prospects. This individual will lead the planning and cadence of all appeals, including GivingTuesday, Give from the Heart, and targeted micro‑campaigns, and will play a central role in building a strong culture of philanthropy within the Sacred Heart Greenwich community.
This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and a willingness to execute at a high level. This role is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, serving as the primary driver of annual giving strategy and results.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead a comprehensive annual giving strategy to achieve and exceed participation and revenue goals for the Fund for Sacred Heart
Establish the annual fundraising calendar, including all solicitations, giving days, and targeted campaigns, ensuring strategic pacing and donor engagement throughout the year
Partner with the Director of Advancement, the Director of Leadership Giving and the Director of Alumnae Relations to align annual giving priorities with broader institutional and campaign goals
Analyze performance metrics and donor data to refine strategies, forecast outcomes, and drive continuous improvement
Manage a portfolio of leadership gift prospects through the donor life cycle of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Conduct in‑person and virtual solicitations, with a focus on upgrading donors and increasing multi‑year commitments
Recruit, train, and manage a robust network of parent, alumnae, and community volunteers to support annual giving efforts
Partner closely with volunteer leadership to inspire peer‑to‑peer outreach and expand donor participation
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a strong pipeline from annual giving to major and planned giving
Oversee donor segmentation and the development of targeted messaging, including personalized ask strategies
Direct the creation of all annual giving collateral, including digital campaigns, direct mail, and impact reporting
Work closely with colleagues across Advancement, Communications, Admissions, and School leadership to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging
Contribute to a strong culture of philanthropy by helping articulate the impact of giving and engaging the broader community
Serve as a key liaison to alumnae and parent communities, working collaboratively with Advancement colleagues to maximize engagement
Utilize Raiser's Edge and other tools to develop data‑driven strategies, including predictive ask amounts and donor segmentation
Monitor and report on progress toward goals, providing regular updates to leadership and volunteer partners
Oversee the annual giving budget, including forecasting, expense management, and vendor coordination
Manage relationships with external partners (print, digital, and creative) to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective execution
Qualifications
Commitment to the Goals & Criteria of the Sacred Heart network
5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an educational or mission‑driven environment
Demonstrated success in managing and growing an annual giving program, including direct solicitation experience
Proven ability to manage volunteers and inspire broad‑based participation
Experience building and executing multi‑channel fundraising campaigns (digital, direct mail, events)
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform strategy and decision‑making
Proficiency with Raiser's Edge (or comparable CRM), Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel as needed
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Equal Opportunity Statement As members of the international network of Sacred Heart schools, we are committed to attracting and retaining faculty with a passion for teaching, who demonstrate an active faith, practice a deep respect for intellectual values, promote social awareness, build community, and value personal growth and responsibility. Sacred Heart Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates who will enhance the cultural diversity of our community.
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