Description

**SIGN-ON BONUS**

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 Family Engagement and Giving serves as a key member of the Advancement team to strengthen the fundraising, communication, and overall relationship between Deerfield families and the Academy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the Deerfield family giving program, including identifying and securing parent leadership annual gifts at the $25,000 level and above
Manage the family leadership giving society and portfolio of approximately 100 current family prospects
Plan small donor-focused events on and off campus
Plan and execute the Senior Parent Campaign for a capital project, meeting the stated goal each year
Identify, recruit, and effectively manage Senior Parent Campaign gift chairs, and act as an Advancement staff liaison to the Deerfield Parent Network
Collaborate with Research to identify new parent prospects, and work with gift officers on parent fundraising
Coordinate with the Director of the Deerfield Fund to establish an annual parent Deerfield Fund goal
Work with the Office of Communications to develop electronic and mail solicitation appeals to families
Track and report on all prospect activity; update contact and biographical information on a timely basis; submit contact reports with a high degree of accuracy and clarity
Support and collaborate with Deerfield Parent Network volunteers as they organize and conduct regionally based receptions to welcome new parents
Participate in leadership gift officer meetings and other fundraising and reunion meetings as appropriate
Participate in and contribute to the success of weekend and evening Advancement activities on and off campus
Conduct at least 100 face-to-face prospect visits per year and in collaboration with the Director of Advancement, establish and meet annual portfolio dollar and proposal goals
Staff Management

Supervise the Assistant Director of Family Engagement and Giving and the Assistant to Family Engagement and Giving
Effectively manage overall work performance, objectives and career development of Family Engagement and Giving team members, including review and development of individual job skills.
Accurately report employee time and attendance to Human Resources
In collaboration with the Human Resources Office, coordinate the recruitment, orientation and training of new employees to ensure optimal staffing, according to Academy Best Practices in Hiring
Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s degree required
5 – 7 years of fundraising or similar related work experience required, preferably in an educational institution
Demonstrated success in cultivation and solicitation of major donor prospects
A proven track record as a successful manager of teams
Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate volunteers 
An open and collaborative leadership style
Ability to work independently and as part of a strong team
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, fundraising CRMs, (Raisers Edge/Almabase/Blackbaud), data analytics, and reporting experience required
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community
Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information 
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required in support of Advancement
Physical Job Demands

Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures and to view a computer terminal
Ability to sustain substantial movements of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 lbs
Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel and reach
Working Conditions

The worker is in an office environment, and while in the office is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  While traveling, the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Application materials must include:

A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
Compensation & Benefits

Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.

We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:

Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals
See benefit plan details here.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.