Position Overview

Kents Hill School is seeking a creative, resourceful, and motivated Director of Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, and Events to advance the organization’s ambitious goals by owning the Kents Hill (Annual) Fund, engaging a vibrant global alumni community, and delivering high-impact events and experiences. They will gain a comprehensive understanding of the priorities of Kents Hill and serve as an energetic, engaging, and knowledgeable representative of the organization. This is a 12-month, exempt, full time, on campus position that reports to the Chief Advancement Officer.

Annual Fund 

• Own a comprehensive annual giving program (Kents Hill Fund) that will reach new heights in annual philanthropic support for Kents Hill School.
• Own the end-to-end fundraising (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) for a portfolio of assigned prospects and donors.
• Meet quarterly fundraising benchmarks and goals, communicating progress to advancement leadership as appropriate.
• Design and execute an annual engagement strategy to reach fundraising goals that includes: in-person and virtual engagement, direct mail, and digital outreach.
• Partner with the Director of Marketing and Advertising to plan and execute larger communications and engagement campaigns for key initiatives, including but not limited to Giving Days, Reunion/Homecoming, etc.
• Track and report relationship management activity using Raiser’s Edge and collaborate regularly with advancement staff to ensure that constituent data is up-to-date and accurate.

Alumni Relations 

• Design and execute strategies and communications (newsletter, social media, etc.) to engage Kents Hill’s diverse alumni community in programs, activities, events, and on-campus happenings that align with strategic goals and priorities.
• Identify and engage alumni volunteers focused on enhancing revenue, participation, and engagement through giving and events.
• Develop relationships with current students as the start of a lifelong philanthropic relationship with Kents Hill School.

Events

• Conceptualize and execute a number of high-impact events (on and off campus) that align with the goals of Kents Hill School. Major annual events include the Opening of School, Fall Family Weekend, Reunion/Homecoming, and Graduation.
• Develop a project plan for each event that includes objectives, audience, timeline, deliverables, schedule, and budget.
• In collaboration with campus stakeholders, manage the day-to-day scheduling and planning of these events, including booking, contracting, set-ups, and the day-of management.
• Coordinate event promotion and marketing with the Director of Marketing and Advertising.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff to maximize the Head of School’s event visibility and engagement to maximize philanthropic support.

Qualifications 

• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to communicate across multiple internal and external constituencies with poise and confidence.
• Strong Relationship-Building Skills: A keen interest in understanding the motivations, capabilities, and backgrounds of prospects and donors to support Kents Hill’s annual and other giving goals.
• Superior Effective Project and Task Management: Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, contributing to a culture of transparency and teamwork.
• Discretion and Confidentiality: Comfort with handling sensitive information in a professional and ethical manner.

How to Apply

Please send a letter of interest and resume to HR@kentshill.org with the subject line “Director of Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, and Events.”

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