Assistant Director of Advancement, Capital Campaign and Annual Fund

Ask yourself

Are you a rising development star hungry to gain capital
campaign experience and bring your own fundraising expertise to a
thriving K-12 Christian school?

Do you believe in transformational fundraising? Are you ready to
expand your skills through capital campaign fundraising as part of
a growing advancement team?

Are you the Assistant Director of Advancement, Capital Campaign and
Annual Fund of Trinity School?
 

What will you do as Trinity School’s Assistant Director of
Advancement, Capital Campaign and Annual Fund

Trinity School is seeking a highly motivated and organized
development professional to join their Advancement team to
coordinate their capital campaign for the next three years and then
shift into annual fund work – continuing to steward and cultivate
capital campaign donors. The Assistant Director of
Advancement, Capital Campaign and Annual Fund will play a
crucial role in the success of the campaign, which aims to raise
funds in support of our newly released strategic plan and campus
master plan Trinity School:
Tell the Coming Generation Strategic Plan (trinity-sp.org).
This role presents a unique opportunity for an individual with
exceptional communication skills, strong project management
abilities, and a passion for Christian K-12 education and
stewardship.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement and the Capital
  Campaign Cabinet to administer and execute all aspects of the
  capital campaign to achieve fundraising goals.
• Implement strategies to engage current and potential donors,
  including individuals, parents, grandparents, alumni, corporations,
  and foundations.
• Act as project manager for major gift donor pipeline,
  scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and driving the
  cultivation timeline.
• Coordinate and manage capital campaign events, including
  celebration dinners, donor recognition gatherings, informational
  sessions, and small gatherings.
• Develop engaging content for campaign-related materials,
  including social media, newsletters, and website updates.
• Oversee the development and execution of the public launch of
  the capital campaign, including a strategy for mid-level
  gifts.
• Oversee the accurate and timely recording and acknowledgement
  of campaign gifts and donor data in the school’s donor management
  system, ensuring information is kept confidential and up to
  date.
• Track and report campaign and events expenses and report in a
  timely manner.
• Prepare reports and updates on donor engagement and fundraising
  progress for the Advancement team and school leadership.
• Develop materials and copy to provide donors with regular,
  personalized acknowledgment and stewardship of their
  contributions.
• Provide excellent care and service to donors and respond to
  inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical fundraising
  practices and maintain awareness of relevant tax laws and
  regulations.
• Implement strategies to turn capital campaign pledges into
  annual gifts while maintaining a donor portfolio.

Why Trinity School?

The mission of Trinity School is to
educate students in transitional kindergarten to grade twelve
within the framework of Christian faith and conviction—teaching the
classical tools of learning; providing a rich yet unhurried
education; and communicating truth, goodness, and beauty. Trinity
School seeks to create a community in which there is delight in
learning and an atmosphere that encourages the sort of
intellectual, moral, and aesthetic development that is fitting for
those who bear the image of God.

From its start in 1995, Trinity has aspired to be a richly diverse
school that welcomes all who value a high-quality education within
a thoughtful, ecumenical framework of Christian faith and
conviction. Today, they provide for their students a strong
college-preparatory program with robust elective and cocurricular
offerings, including visual art, music, drama, robotics, clubs, and
athletics.

Want to know more? Visit www.trinityschoolnc.org.

 

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in
the Assistant Director of Advancement, Capital Campaign and
Annual Fund

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college,
  with a major in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit
  Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in fundraising, capital
  campaigns or related roles.
• Demonstrated success in securing gifts from individuals and/or
  organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the
  ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and compelling
  manner.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle
  multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in using donor management software, Raiser’s Edge
  preferred, and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of best practices in fundraising ethics and
  confidentiality.
• A strong commitment to the mission and values of Trinity
  School.

Think you are Trinity School of Durham and Chapel
Hill’s Assistant Director of Advancement, Capital Campaign and
Annual Fund?

To apply, click on the link to the Trinity
School Assistant Director of Advancement, Capital Campaign and
Annual Fund position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You
will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter,
resume, salary requirements, and professional
references. Please provide all requested information to be
considered. In case of any technical problems,
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phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email
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Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and
starts in the $60,000 range. This position is full-time,
exempt position. Benefits include health, dental, and vision
insurance, matching 403 (b) retirement, tuition remission,
after-school program faculty discount, flex spending medical
savings, and professional development.
Trinity School is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for
employment with Trinity shall be subjected to discrimination
because of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or
age.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is
filled.