We are seeking a Part Time Annual Fund Director to join our advancement team here at Near North Montessori School!Schedule : 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday in office from 9am - 3pm with adjustments or additional time as needed. This position may also require evening, weekend, and/or holiday work to match with the events schedule of the school. Position Overview:
The Near North Fund Director plays a central role in supporting the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of the Advancement Office by implementing Annual Fundraising strategy and managing the constituent database. The Near North Fund Director executes the Annual Fund, and supports multi-channel appeals, donor outreach, volunteer coordination, and fundraising event support. This role is key to maintaining a strong stewardship program by managing timely acknowledgments and personalized donor communications. As a member of the Advancement team, the Director participates in school-wide activities and cross-departmental collaborations, playing a vital role in advancing the school’s mission through effective fundraising operations.In addition to ensuring annual fundraising goals are met, this position maintains the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of constituent data, oversees gift processing, and develops comprehensive systems for tracking and reporting on donor activity, pledges, and giving history.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Annual Fund Management: Implement and assess Near North Fund strategy, including participation and revenue goals, annual appeal calendars, management of multi-channel solicitations, and fundraising events; participate in the planning, execution, and analysis of direct mail and online giving campaigns, managing copy, design, mailing lists, and metrics to grow donor participation and revenue; recruit, train, and manage Annual Fund volunteers.Database Management & Integrity: Demonstrate proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, including data entry, cleanup, system updates, gift processing, and advanced use of queries, exports, reporting, and constituent record management; ensure accurate tracking of multi-year giving histories, pledges, and donor engagement to support long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies; develop and enforce database policies and procedures; assess and improve database utilization and reporting systems; establish and share best practices in data and fundraising software management.Reporting & Analysis: Generate standard and custom reports, queries, dashboards, and mailing lists for development efforts; assist with regular revenue reporting and campaign performance analysis for internal stakeholders including the Advancement Office, Finance Team, Board, and other Senior Leadership.Prospect Research & Strategy: Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Advancement and Director of Donor and Alumni Relations to identify, research, and track prospects for annual, major, and campaign giving; manage donor profiles and analyze giving trends to inform solicitation strategies.Donor Stewardship & Acknowledgement: Manage timely and personalized gift acknowledgments, donor communications, and stewardship strategies; coordinate with colleagues to ensure alignment of messaging and recognition programs.Event & Program Support: Provide onsite support and data management for fundraising events, including, but not limited to, Fall Festival, Big Night, Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, and donor receptions; contribute to planning, execution, and follow-up efforts such as data entry and customized gift receipt creation.Advancement Team OperationsEnsure, through collaboration with the Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, that events are inclusive and equitableActively participate in faculty and professional development meetings and school eventPerform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested