Deerfield Academy is seeking an energetic and creative self-starter who demonstrates an ability to engage with a younger, diverse community both in-person and through media channels. Reporting to the Director of the Annual Fund, the Assistant Director of the Annual Fund will work as a member of the Annual Giving team to help reach yearly fundraising goals, while organizing events and engagement opportunities for our youngest graduates (classes 2003-2021) and current students.

Responsibilities Include:

• manage all fundraising activities for Deerfield graduates 2003-2021;
• develop and execute a young alumni engagement strategy that cultivates a culture and habit of philanthropy;
• plan and staff young alumni events nationwide;
• engage and solicit alumni via tools such as Hustle, ThankView and GiveCampus;
• recruit and train volunteers to engage their classes and solicit for Deerfield with emphasis on five-year reunions;
• lead the Senior Class Giving Program and oversee student volunteers;
• identify, cultivate and coordinate meetings with prospective donors;
• serve as the liaison to the Young Alumni Subcommittee of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association;
• participate in weekend activities: on campus, in an assigned geographic region, as well as other Advancement events;
• and Travel 25% of each month

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• 1-3 years in Advancement or similar related work or volunteer experience;
• excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills;
• ability to manage and motivate volunteers;
• ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse community;
• ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information;
• a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic;
• skilled with MS Office Suite and familiarity with integrated databases;
• and the ability and willingness to travel, at least 25% of the time each month.