Director of Annual Giving

Episcopal High School is seeking a director of annual giving to join the School’s advancement team. The director of annual giving is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for the vision, execution, and growth of the “Roll Call,” Episcopal’s annual giving program.

Reporting to the director of development, this role integrates high-level strategy with creative execution and data-driven decision-making. The director of annual giving partners with the associate director of annual giving, parent programs to foster a culture of philanthropy among alumni, parents, grandparents, students, and friends of the School, while ensuring efficient internal operations.

Guided by its founding principles of honor, academic distinction, spiritual growth, and community, Episcopal High School is a 100% boarding school located in Alexandria, Va., serving 440+ students in grades 9-12. By fostering strong relationships and school pride, the advancement team plays an integral role in engaging all members of the community to actively support the School’s mission and strategic priorities.

Core Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Team Development: Manage and support associate director of annual giving, parent programs, by setting clear goals, providing consistent coaching, and maintaining high levels of accountability.
• Program Oversight: Serve as the primary architect of the Roll Call solicitation strategy and annual calendar, ensuring all efforts align with broader advancement goals.
• Pipeline Management: Track top annual fund prospects and coordinate closely with leadership gift officers to ensure timely and collaborative solicitation strategies.

2. Multi-Channel Solicitation & Communications

• Creative Conception: Partner with the advancement team to develop innovative and compelling solicitations, leveraging multiple channels to engage donors and foster a culture of philanthropy.
• Solicitation Strategy: Collaborate with leadership gift officers to develop and execute targeted solicitation strategies, resulting in increased annual fund revenue.

• 5+ years of experience in annual giving, development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of success in annual giving, with a strong understanding of solicitation strategies and donor engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build strong relationships with donors, alumni, and parents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive strategic decision-making.