Maret School is seeking a director of annual giving to lead the school’s Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of Maret’s successful development program and features broad community participation, a successful leadership giving program, and a robust volunteer committee structure.

Ideal candidates will be skilled communicators, highly organized, deadline-oriented, collaborative, goal-achieving, creative thinkers and eager to work with a fully present and highly participatory volunteer core. Candidates must also show demonstrated ability to establish relationships and solicit gifts. The director of annual giving is an integral member of the Maret community and candidates must reflect Maret’s mission and core values.

The director of annual giving will also support Maret’s various community events, especially those managed by the Development Office, and be fully engaged in faculty meetings, trainings, and initiatives. Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of five years of successful fundraising and volunteer management experience required.  Experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge is a plus. This is a full-time, 12-month, in-office position. The director of annual giving reports directly to the director of development.

 Responsibilities for the Director of Annual Giving include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the annual giving team and work in partnership with the director of alumni giving and programs, the director of development, the development associate, and the database manager
• Develop and implement a strategic, volunteer-oriented, and highly segmented annual giving program to ensure continued growth and increased participation from all constituent groups (including trustees, current families, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, foundations, etc.)
• Recruit and manage the Annual Fund volunteer committees including, the 70+ Current Parent Committee, the Parents of Alumni Committee, the Grandparents Committee, and the Faculty Committee
• Manage current and new foundation relationships and grants for current operations
• Oversee the gift acceptance, acknowledgement, and stewardship of all Annual Fund donors and volunteers
• Oversee annual giving processes and procedures
• Work with the database manager and others to provide necessary reports and incorporate data driven analysis into the Annual Fund program; stay up to date on current giving trends
• Develop Annual Fund communications and messages consistent with the school’s strategic goals and mission
• Oversee the production and execution of annual giving calendar, solicitations, materials, web presence, and social media outreach
• Manage Annual Fund related meetings, activities, and events
• Coordinate individual prospect plans with the director of development
• Support new projects, initiatives and emerging school needs as assigned by the director of development and/or head of school
• Partner with other development team members on constituent communications, programs, and events
• Integrate social media, technology, and other creative tools into the Annual Fund campaign
• Be an active and present member of the Maret community

Maret's dynamic community and campus in the midst of Washington, DC, create a unique learning environment for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Expert faculty inspire students to think both creatively and analytically, seek out multiple perspectives, work hard, and make time for joy as they tackle our challenging curriculum and explore artistic and athletic pursuits. The school’s mission, core values, and educational philosophy ground and guide our work.

Our community strives for equity and inclusion in every aspect of school life. Maret School stands firmly behind the principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty, the operation of programs, and the governance of the school be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or creed. We believe that this principle is both firmly grounded in the spirit of American democracy and in keeping with the civil responsibilities of an independent school.
 
 All adults on campus are role models for our students and are considered part of the faculty. Every Maret employee must abide by our code of conduct.

To apply, please send a cover letter and résumé BY EMAIL ONLY to: AnnualGivingPosition@maret.org. Please email from an individual email account as we will not open materials sent from a third-party firm or address. Unfortunately, we will not be able to respond personally to every applicant. You will hear from us only if your experience matches our current needs.