Philanthropy Manager Job at Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Ethical Culture Fieldston School New York, NY 10023
$55,000 - $67,000 a year
Who we are?
Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses - one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan.
What is essential about working at our school?
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self.
We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality.
Position Summary:
The Development Associate for Annual Giving will play a critical role in the Advancement office by helping the team raise nearly $5 million for the Orange Fund (ECFS Annual Fund). This position will report directly to the Assistant Director of Annual Giving and be responsible for campaign analysis and tracking, drafting various correspondence materials, managing digital and printed solicitation schedules, and supporting volunteers.
The hiring rate for this position is $55,000-$67,000. When determining the salary for an offer, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education, and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities of an Advancement Associate will include:
- Supporting the Assistant Director of Annual Giving in all aspects of the Annual Giving campaign;
- Keeping detailed organization of various constituencies’ giving, including parents, alumni, grandparents, and parents of alumni;
- Helping to manage Annual Fund parent volunteers, serving as a resource to field questions and run giving reports;
- Pulling regular giving reports for volunteers, trustees, and staff;
- Drafting Director and Co-Chair correspondence, as well as stewardship notes and emails;
- Preparing and supporting all areas of the fall and spring annual appeal solicitations;
- Managing Boost My School giving a platform for Giving Days, including building content and designing the layout and brand of the campaign;
- Support the Assistant Director of Annual Giving with the functions of the Give Campus platform
- Supporting, coordinating, and attending Annual Fund events as necessary;
- Responding to routine inquiries from donors or parent volunteers;
- Capturing details of donor interactions in Raiser's Edge;
- Organizing and participating in bi-yearly phone-a-thons;
- Helping to research, identify, and cultivate Annual Fund, prospective donors;
- Support all aspects of solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship events, including Volunteer Appreciation events, Leadership Donor event, volunteer meetups, etc.;
- Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Position Requirements:
The successful Development Associate will:
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree;
- Have at least 1-3 years of experience working in a development office;
- Be Committed to the independent school education; an understanding of ECFS mission and goals and the ability to articulate the school’s uniqueness and relevance;
- Possess the highest level of integrity along with the ability to handle confidential materials with discretion;
- Display exceptional organizational skills and be highly detail-oriented;
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrate a level of resourcefulness and self-reliance in working without constant supervision;
- Have the desire to be part of a team and a community with the capacity to work well independently;
- Exhibit exceptional initiative and work ethic;
- Be willing to work nights and weekends as required;
- Having knowledge of Raiser's Edge is a bonus.
To Apply:
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a resume, and contact information for three references.
EEO:
ECFS is an equal-opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. ECFS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates.
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