The Thacher School
Director of Prospect and Campaign Management
The Thacher School, Ojai, California, United States, 93023
Director of Prospect and Campaign Management
Thacher seeks an experienced development professional who is familiar with campaign and prospect management. This position will occupy a key role on the Lead Gifts Team and be critical to the success of the School’s fundraising efforts. Job Responsibilities
Prospect Moves Management and Reporting
Proactively manage and assign all prospect manager assignments. Track and monitor all capital campaign solicitation activity including meeting regularly with fundraisers, managing Lead Gift Team meetings and tracking the activity of donor pipelines. Partner with Director of Stewardship to ensure collaboration between teams with shared donors. Ensure collaboration with Annual Fund team especially regarding donors assigned to Lead Gifts Team members. Work with director of development operations to run any and all campaign reports including prospect pipelines. Volunteer Management, Stewardship and Cultivation
Support the work of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee. Create campaign briefings for head of school and board chair. Support the stewardship director with a communication plan for major donors and maintain an updated list of naming opportunities and materials. Execute small campaign related events (aka dialogue dinners, cultivation events). Customize campaign materials and keep them updated and organized in a place where relationship managers have access. Prepare package of materials, to include proposals, as needed for donor meetings. Needs are identified by the director of advancement, campaign director, relationship managers, and volunteer solicitors. Professional Qualities
Contribute to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community. Build, foster and participate in an inclusive school community. Model lifelong learning, flexibility and a growth mindset. Maintain a commitment to professional development. Maintain high standards of professionalism with students and colleagues. Manage time effectively and meet deadlines and commitments. Value collaboration with colleagues and active participation in a community of students and adults. Embrace and actively participate in signature Thacher programs, including the backcountry program. Exhibit flexibility and adaptability to change as needed. Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent years of experience is required. Ideal candidates will have multiple years of experience in Development and have a familiarity with moves management and capital campaigns. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar platform is required including the ability to enter and retrieve data, generate reports, and track progress. To be successful in this role, an individual must collaborate very well with others including “managing up” to fundraisers and other leadership. A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Thacher seeks an experienced development professional who is familiar with campaign and prospect management. This position will occupy a key role on the Lead Gifts Team and be critical to the success of the School’s fundraising efforts. Job Responsibilities
Prospect Moves Management and Reporting
Proactively manage and assign all prospect manager assignments. Track and monitor all capital campaign solicitation activity including meeting regularly with fundraisers, managing Lead Gift Team meetings and tracking the activity of donor pipelines. Partner with Director of Stewardship to ensure collaboration between teams with shared donors. Ensure collaboration with Annual Fund team especially regarding donors assigned to Lead Gifts Team members. Work with director of development operations to run any and all campaign reports including prospect pipelines. Volunteer Management, Stewardship and Cultivation
Support the work of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee. Create campaign briefings for head of school and board chair. Support the stewardship director with a communication plan for major donors and maintain an updated list of naming opportunities and materials. Execute small campaign related events (aka dialogue dinners, cultivation events). Customize campaign materials and keep them updated and organized in a place where relationship managers have access. Prepare package of materials, to include proposals, as needed for donor meetings. Needs are identified by the director of advancement, campaign director, relationship managers, and volunteer solicitors. Professional Qualities
Contribute to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community. Build, foster and participate in an inclusive school community. Model lifelong learning, flexibility and a growth mindset. Maintain a commitment to professional development. Maintain high standards of professionalism with students and colleagues. Manage time effectively and meet deadlines and commitments. Value collaboration with colleagues and active participation in a community of students and adults. Embrace and actively participate in signature Thacher programs, including the backcountry program. Exhibit flexibility and adaptability to change as needed. Education & Experience
A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent years of experience is required. Ideal candidates will have multiple years of experience in Development and have a familiarity with moves management and capital campaigns. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar platform is required including the ability to enter and retrieve data, generate reports, and track progress. To be successful in this role, an individual must collaborate very well with others including “managing up” to fundraisers and other leadership. A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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