Full TimeDevelopment and Fundraising Apply by July 1, 2026

Director of Annual Giving

Maret School
Maret School
Washington,D.C.·USA
Posted on April 29, 2026
Estimated Salary
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Description

Maret School is seeking a director of annual giving to lead the school’s Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of Maret’s successful development program and features broad community participation, a successful leadership giving program, and a robust volunteer committee structure.

Ideal candidates will be skilled communicators, highly organized, deadline-oriented, collaborative, goal-achieving, creative thinkers and eager to work with a fully present and highly participatory volunteer core. Candidates must also show demonstrated ability to establish relationships and solicit gifts.

The director of annual giving is an integral member of the Maret community and candidates must reflect Maret’s mission and core values.

The director of annual giving will also support Maret’s various community events, especially those managed by the Development Office, and be fully engaged in faculty meetings, trainings, and initiatives.

Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of five years of successful fundraising and volunteer management experience required. Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

This is a full-time, 12-month, in-office position. The director of annual giving reports directly to the director of development.

Responsibilities for the Director of Annual Giving include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the annual giving team and work in partnership with the director of alumni giving and programs, the director of development, the development associate, and the database manager
  • Develop and implement a strategic, volunteer-oriented, and highly effective annual giving program
  • Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and community leaders
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan, including solicitation of gifts, stewardship, and recognition
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Maret’s various community events and initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Minimum of five years of successful fundraising and volunteer management experience
  • Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is a plus
  • Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
  • Ability to establish relationships and solicit gifts
  • Collaborative and goal-achieving mindset
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Maret School before the deadline.
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DEADLINE: July 1, 2026

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