Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in the search for a Director of Annual Giving.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Advancement Operations, the Director of Annual Giving will manage a comprehensive annual giving program. St. Benedict’s needs to raise at least $15 million annually in order to meet the growing needs of their community. The Director will be charged with managing a team of two, expanding overall annual giving efforts, and managing a small portfolio of annual giving prospects. The Director of Annual Giving will be a team player who is reliable, collaborative, and has experience and strong interest in supporting a dynamic and evolving nonprofit, mission-driven, independent school. They will bring the adaptability, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to thrive within St. Benedict’s unique, evolving, and deeply community-centered environment.

St. Benedict’s Prep is more than a school; it’s a community like no other. For over 156 years, they have stood in the heart of Newark, NJ, guided by the Rule of St. Benedict and the monks’ unwavering commitment to stability, service and education. Often called a miracle in education and recognized nationally as a model for revitalizing schools in urban, suburban and rural areas, St. Benedict’s has welcomed generations of students, from the children of German and Irish immigrants in the late 19th century to today’s vibrant, multi-ethnic student body representing all socioeconomic and faith backgrounds. Four core pillars – Community, Student Leadership, Counseling and Experiential Education – have defined and distinguished a St. Benedict’s Prep education for nearly 50 years. The pillars are deeply ingrained into the life of the School. They ground them and provide the foundation for students to grow into loving, capable, resilient young people. At St. Benedict’s Prep, students are challenged to discover their voice, lead with purpose, and thrive in a diverse and supportive environment. It’s not just an education, it’s a way of life that prepares them to make a difference in Newark and beyond.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of seven years of experience in fundraising or a related field is required for this position. St. Benedict’s Preparatory School will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to St. Benedict’s, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of St. Benedict’s Preparatory School and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000. St. Benedict’s Preparatory School offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission, and generous paid time off.