The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.
Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of the Deerfield Fund oversees the Academy’s annual giving efforts, including developing and implementing a strategy to achieve and exceed the annual goal, increase donor retention, and grow participation. The Director supports and manages a team of professional and administrative staff, and serves as the Director of 50th Reunion Fundraising.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Fundraising:
- Develop and execute overall Deerfield Fund strategy to solicit and engage constituents
- Oversee content, design, and execution of general appeals (through direct mail and digital campaigns) and collateral messaging, in collaboration with the Associate Director of the Deerfield Fund
- Recruit, activate, and support volunteer leaders (class agents) to expand reach and participation; ensure consistent practices in volunteer recruitment, training, and management across classes
- Oversee prospecting, segmentation, reporting, and pipeline development for the Deerfield Fund
- Partner with Leadership Gift Officers to encourage the growth of 1797 Society membership
- Identify and solicit leadership-level prospects, focusing on but not limited to classes 40-50 years post-graduation from Deerfield
- Track and report on prospect activity; update contact and biographical information on a timely basis
- Collaborate with the Director of Parent Engagement to strengthen annual parent giving
- Work closely with the Director of Advancement to meet Deerfield Fund dollar goals
Class Fundraising and Reunions Management
- Direct all aspects of class fundraising and reunion efforts, including class agent recruitment, training, and management
- Develop and implement a comprehensive class fundraising strategy to achieve and exceed annual goals
- Work closely with class volunteers, alumni, and parents to ensure a successful reunion experience
