Minimum of five years in fundraising or nonprofit management.
Proven success in annual giving and donor engagement.
Strong grasp of fundraising strategies and donor stewardship.
Excellent communication skills for crafting compelling messages.
Organizational and analytical skills for project management.
Experience with donor databases and fundraising software.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy.
Establish fundraising goals and performance benchmarks.
Lead planning and execution of annual giving campaigns.
Identify opportunities for donor acquisition and retention.
Collaborate on integrating Annual Fund strategies with capital campaigns.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
Oversee annual giving calendar and fundraising communications.
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with school leadership and community.
Engagement in meaningful philanthropic initiatives.
Access to professional development opportunities.
Collaborative work environment with a dedicated team.
Participation in school events and community engagement activities.
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Director of Annual Fund Published: 11/02/2026
The Director of Annual Fund is a key member of Carrollton's Advancement Team, responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and continued growth of the School's annual giving program.
Reporting directly to the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer, the Director will lead a comprehensive, data-driven annual fundraising strategy designed to increase philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor participation, expand the donor pipeline, and build meaningful, lasting relationships across the Carrollton community. Key Responsibilities:
Annual Fund Strategy and Leadership:
Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy aligned with Carrollton's mission, strategic plan, and institutional fundraising priorities.
Lead the planning and execution of annual giving campaigns, including leadership giving, parent giving, alumnae giving, faculty and staff participation, and community-wide initiatives.
Identify opportunities to increase annual philanthropic revenue through donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and renewed engagement.
Collaborate with the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer to integrate Annual Fund strategies with Carrollton's broader capital campaign and long-term advancement priorities.
Develop innovative approaches to annual giving that reflect best practices in independent school advancement.
Donor Engagement and Relationship Management:
Build and maintain meaningful relationships with parents, alumnae, trustees, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends of Carrollton.
Manage a portfolio of annual giving prospects and donors, including the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership-level Annual Fund gifts.
Partner with the President and Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors with increased philanthropic capacity.
Develop strategies to strengthen parent and alumnae participation and encourage a lifelong commitment to supporting Carrollton.
Support and engage volunteer fundraising leaders, including trustees, parent representatives, alumnae, and campaign volunteers.
Ensure donors receive thoughtful, timely, and personalized recognition and stewardship.
Campaign Execution and Communications:
Oversee the annual giving calendar, including direct mail, digital appeals, giving days, personal solicitations, and targeted fundraising initiatives.
Collaborate with the Communications Team to develop compelling donor messaging, solicitation materials, impact reports, and stewardship communications.
Ensure fundraising communications clearly articulate the impact of philanthropy on Carrollton's students, faculty, programs, and mission.
Coordinate annual giving initiatives with school events, alumnae engagement opportunities, and other community activities.
Leverage digital fundraising tools and emerging technologies to improve donor engagement and campaign effectiveness.
Data, Operations, and Performance Management:
Utilize the School's donor database and advancement systems to track giving, analyze performance, and identify fundraising opportunities.
Monitor and report on fundraising revenue, donor participation, retention, acquisition, and campaign effectiveness.
Prepare regular progress reports and strategic recommendations for the Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer and School leadership.
Maintain accurate donor records, prospect information, solicitation activity, and stewardship documentation.
Partner with Advancement Operations and Finance to ensure gift processing, reporting, and reconciliation are accurate and timely.
Use data analytics and donor segmentation to strengthen fundraising outcomes and improve the donor experience.
Institutional Collaboration and Community Engagement:
Work collaboratively with the President, Head of School, Chief Advancement and Strategy Officer, and Advancement Team to support Carrollton's institutional priorities.
Partner with school leadership, faculty, and staff to communicate the importance and impact of philanthropy.
Support the integration of annual giving efforts with Carrollton's Leading with Heart capital campaign.
Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Carrollton's mission, values, and educational philosophy.
Participate in school events, advancement activities, and community engagement opportunities, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of professional experience in fundraising, advancement, development, nonprofit management, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in annual giving, donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, or relationship-based development.
Strong understanding of fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling philanthropic messages.
Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Experience working with donor databases, fundraising software, and constituent relationship management systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and attention to detail.
To apply: Send resume with cover letter addressed to Jannell Janania at [email protected] . Interested candidates should also complete an employment application and submit a cover letter and resume through Carrollton's Employment Opportunities website Employment Opportunities - Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart
Subject line should read: Director of Annual Fund.
