Assistant Director of Advancement

About the role

Carolina Friends School (CFS) seeks an experienced and strategic Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship to join our Advancement Office. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, they are responsible for executing Carolina Friends School’s Annual Fund strategy and comprehensive donor stewardship program.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Annual Fund initiatives, including our October Giving Day, December appeals, and Spring gap-closing campaign
• Develop segmented Annual Fund strategies for diverse constituent groups across the CFS community
• Partner with the Director of Advancement on leadership Annual Fund solicitations ($1,000–$25,000)
• Maintain progress toward the $450,000 Annual Fund goal and adjust strategies as needed
• Lead the annual LYBUNT identification and re-engagement strategy
• Segment LYBUNT donors by giving history, constituency, and engagement
• Create and coordinate multi-touch outreach plans incorporating email, mail, personal calls and notes
• Analyze retention metrics annually and recommend continuous improvements
• Launch, manage, and grow our monthly giving program
• Develop upgrade, renewal, and retention strategies
• Integrate monthly giving across Giving Day, alumni engagement, and key milestones such as graduation day
• Lead the annual July Donor Questionnaire activity, from design, analysis of results, and coordination of follow-up conversations
• Ensure donor feedback informs Annual Fund messaging, stewardship practices, and cultivation strategies
• Oversee donor stewardship strategy across all constituencies
• Collaborate with Advancement Operations to ensure timely acknowledgement and consistent donor care
• Capture and share donor-impact stories and photos with Advancement colleagues

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in annual giving, stewardship, or development
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Experience working with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge or similar)
• An analytical approach to donor retention and revenue growth
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a donor-centered mindset
• Demonstrate an affinity for and interest in the Quaker values as embodied in the CFS community
• Commitment to understanding and exploring how power and inequality, influenced by factors such as race, class, gender, sexuality, neurodivergence, and different physical abilities, impact our students, families, and colleagues

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Proven success in fundraising and donor relations
• Experience with donor database software (Raiser’s Edge or similar)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions
• Experience with donor stewardship and engagement
• Knowledge of nonprofit best practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance benefits

Pay

• $65,000 - $80,000 per year

Schedule

• On-site position