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ANNUAL GIVING MANAGER

The Nightingale-Bamford School is seeking candidates for the position of annual giving manager to join the school’s advancement team. The role will manage projects and initiatives that support the success of the annual fund, the Nightingale Fund. Reporting to the assistant director of institutional advancement, the annual giving manager will advance the continued growth of the Nightingale Fund, with a focus on compelling content development and effective management of the Parent Class Agent program.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, highly collaborative, and enthusiastic team-player who is eager to take part in a dynamic and fast-paced fundraising program.

This is a full-time, 12 month exempt position. This position is eligible to work from home one day a week, with additional remote possibilities during the summer months and when school is not in-session.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):

+ Grow and develop a comprehensive annual giving program–advancing strategies that drive participation and dollar goals–including the development of annual appeals, including print and digital

+ Manage and maintain a dynamic network of Nightingale Fund Parent Class Agents to enhance engagement and increase donor participation across all divisions. Responsibilities include recruitment, training, analyzing participation metrics, and providing active updates and outreach materials

+ Develop and execute plans in support of giving days (Giving Tuesday and Nightingale Gives)

+ Craft clear and cohesive messaging to support all aspects of annual giving—spanning social media, email campaigns, volunteer materials, training guides, and website content

+ Collaborate with colleagues to implement volunteer and donor stewardship initiatives

+ In collaboration with the database coordinator, ensure donor records are up to date; build and maintain tracking systems to monitor volunteer progress and identify growth opportunities

+ Evaluate opportunities to recruit and engage Nightingale Fund volunteers across constituencies (grandparents, parents of alumnae, etc.) and support their efforts

+ Support the production of the Annual Report

+ Staff evening and occasional weekend events and attend early morning meetings as needed

+ Additional duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned by the Assistant Director of Advancement

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ 4–5 years of professional experience in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in independent schools or higher education

+ Results-oriented professional with a passion for developing authentic relationships and working in a mission-driven and team-oriented environment

+ Excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills

+ Experience working with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred), and a familiarity with key fundraising metrics

+ Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

+ Must demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and all levels of the school community

+ Possess a high level of initiative with a proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment that values collaboration

+ Effective time-management skills and the ability to work within deadlines

+ Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

SALARY RANGE

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience. When extending an offer, Nightingale considers a range of factors including, but not limited to: the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience and training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market/organizational considerations.

ABOUT THE NIGHTINGALE-BAMFORD SCHOOL

Founded by two bold, visionary educators in 1920, The Nightingale-Bamford School’s mission is to inspire girls to go beyond barriers. Tied to this mission is a broader vision of students who are joyful learners who have the intellectual depth and courage to be critical thinkers, compassionate citizens, and agents of their own lives. Nightingale educates girls’ minds and hearts and, in so doing, infuses their lives with meaningful relationships, teaching them to value difference as a means of growth and empowering them to question the status quo with confidence, empathy, resilience, and reason. Nightingale’s commitment to social justice and anti-racism requires that all community members engage actively and thoughtfully in work around diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School’s employment practices and decisions adhere to the principles of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to and is reflected in all School activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, staffing, training, promotions, compensation practices, employee benefits, social programs, discipline, and termination of employment. The School maintains zero tolerance for violations of this policy and expects all employees to abide by and support this policy without reservation.

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