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| Aspect | Director Of Relations | Public Relations Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Strategic relationship management and stakeholder engagement | Media communication and brand image management |
| Responsibilities | Developing long-term relations, overseeing key partnerships | Handling press releases, media inquiries, and campaigns |
| Work Environment | Executive-level, strategic planning | Media and communication teams, PR agencies |
| Required Credentials | Bachelor’s degree, experience in relationship management or communications | Bachelor’s degree, background in communications or journalism |
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Posted 22 days ago
Job description
**SIGN-ON BONUS**
The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.
Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Director of Donor Relations provides the vision and strategic direction for the planning, implementation and management of a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program that complements and supports the mission of the Office of Advancement.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the Donor Relations & Stewardship Program
- Design, implement and coordinate a comprehensive donor relations and stewardship program to acknowledge, recognize, engage and inspire donors to continue to support the Academy.
- Partner with Leadership Gift Officers and Deerfield Fund team members on donor relations and stewardship strategy for donors at all levels.
- Assist Leadership Gift Officers and the Deerfield Fund team to identify giving opportunities, prepare gift proposals, and develop individual stewardship plans for top donors and prospects.
Events
- Oversee all aspects of annual donor recognition events such as the 1797 Society Reception, 1902 Society Dinner, and President’s Dinner and on-campus building dedications or other donor recognition events.
- Identify and coordinate engagement opportunities such as on-campus tours and programs that help inform, educate, and connect donors and potential donors with the Academy.
- Track and analyze participation and engagement metrics of donor events.
Stewardship Communications
- Devise, coordinate, and execute effective and strategic ongoing communications with donors that illustrate the impact of philanthropic support, including quantitative and qualitative updates on endowed funds and programmatic reports on current and completed facility renovation/construction projects and significant current restricted gifts.
- In coordination with other departments, compile, update, and distribute relevant Deerfield Academy information and statistics for the Advancement team, donors, and the wider community.
- Write, send, and track special acknowledgments from the Head of School and for memorial gifts.
- Coordinate and update student stewardship program in collaboration with the Admission Office.
- In partnership with the Finance Office, collect information and engage budget holders in the stewardship process.
Donor Recognition
- Oversee the data integrity of donor naming opportunities
- Assist the Deerfield Fund team and the Advancement Services team to guide decisions regarding donor lists, milestones, and giving societies.
- Coordinate annual updates of Endowment Fund listings on the website.
Staff Management
- Supervise the work of the Assistant Director of Donor Relations to ensure continuing creativity and fresh thinking, awareness of campus culture and industry trends, and adherence to Advancement Office practices as well as institutional guidelines and standards.
- Effectively manage overall work performance of Donor Relations team members, including review and development of individual job skills.
- Work with Human Resources in the hiring process for new Donor Relations employees, according to the Academy’s stated Best Practices in Hiring.
- Oversee orientation and training of new Donor Relations staff.
Policies & Procedures
- Collaborate with the Director of Advancement Services to oversee the formulation and execution of effective policies that govern gift acceptance, documentation, and recording.
- Assist the Director of Advancement Services on the design and implementation of the comprehensive Advancement effort to ensure that the Academy’s gift receipt/pledge confirmation and donor acknowledgment process meets IRS requirements and expresses gratitude in a timely, meaningful manner.
- Work with donors, Advancement colleagues, and departments across campus to ensure that gifts advance institutional priorities and that donors’ intentions are understood, documented, and honored.
- Facilitate, document, and track the establishment of endowed funds and designated gifts, providing guidance and information regarding pledges, gifts, and designations.
- Collaborate with Chief Advancement Officer regarding the implementation and revision of donor naming guidelines as developed by the Advancement Office in consultation with the Board of Trustees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5-7 years of experience in advancement, donor relations or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- A proven track record as a successful manager of teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- An open and collaborative leadership style
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and fundraising CRMs (Raiser’s Edge/Almabase/Blackbaud)
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community
- Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required in support of Advancement
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects and manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Physical Job Demands
- Close visual acuity to analyze data and figures and to view a computer terminal
- Ability to sustain substantial movements of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel or reach
Working Conditions
The worker is in an office environment, and while in the office is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. While traveling, the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete resume or curriculum vitae
Compensation & Benefits
Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component. Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.
We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:
- Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
- Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals
See benefit plan details here.
Disclaimer
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It is expected that job duties and responsibilities will develop over time commensurate with performance.