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Association TRENDS

Assistant Director of Development

Association TRENDS, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215


Ursuline Academy of DallasOffice of DevelopmentAssistant Director of DevelopmentAbout Us:

Founded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women, with enrollment of over 850 students in grades 9-12. As the oldest continuously operating school in Dallas, Ursuline has a distinguished tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and service. Ursuline educates young women for leadership in a global society. Our mission is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community.Position Overview:

Ursuline Academy of Dallas is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Developmentto join the Office of Development. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this key team member will be responsible for helping to meet the Academy’s annual, operational fundraising goals as set by the President and Chief Development Officer.Key Responsibilities:In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development, implement strategies for meeting annual, operational fundraising goals, including the Ursuline Fund and scholarship needs.Manage the Annual Giving campaigns for all constituencies: parents, alumnae, parent of alumnae, grandparents, friends and employees. Assist with recruiting, training, and managing volunteer teams. Collaborate with the Director of Alumnae Relations for the alumnae campaign.Manage and execute events related to these campaigns, with support from the Events and Operations Manager.Implement communications and solicitation strategies for annual campaigns.Manage a portfolio of donors, overseeing all steps of the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycle. Document all activities and constituent contacts.Partner with Development and Communications team members to ensure coordinated and timely communications with constituents.Prepare annual analyses of fundraising results to evaluate the effectiveness of the annual campaign.Some evening and weekend work required.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree required.A minimum of two years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a preference for independent school or higher education experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write compelling donor communications and marketing materials.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, donors, and volunteers.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.Experience with fundraising software and donor databases preferred.A deep commitment to the mission and values of Ursuline Academy of Dallas.What We Offer:

This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position with a competitive salary and benefits package.Contact: Interested applicants should download the Employment Application, Background Check, and Pre-Employment Affidavit forms from

www.ursulinedallas.org/about/careers

. Email the completed forms along with a resume, letters of reference, cover letter and transcripts of undergraduate or graduate work to

employment@ursulinedallas.org

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