Advancement Associate

The Advancement Associate manages Julie Billiart Schools’ Annual Fund and Scholarship Granting Organization fundraising efforts.  This is a 30 hour per week position and is eligible for benefits.

The following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities. Other duties to be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodation can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Annual Fund Program

-Develop and execute strategic solicitation communications to new and established Annual Fund donor and alumni constituencies to support the Advancement Department’s target goals

-Manage annual direct mail campaigns to build and retain donor and alumni giving base

-Manage an assigned portfolio of donors and alumni for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship

Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Program

-Develop and execute annual direct mail and email educational campaigns to encourage donor gifting through the Ohio State SGO tax credit program.

-Meet virtually and/or in person with potential SGO donors to educate and facilitate giving through the Ohio State SGO tax credit program.

-Track and record SGO giving in donor CRM database and manage follow up donor communications.  Provide monthly/quarterly reporting to the Director of Advancement. 

General

- Assist with donor and alumni events as assigned

-Assist with special Advancement projects as assigned

- Performs other tasks and duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Advancement.

This position reports to the Director of Advancement.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Education / Certifications

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Required:

-Minimum one year of nonprofit advancement experience, preferably in a private education setting

Preferred:

-A strong connection to special education and/or mission-driven work

 Qualifications 

Skills and abilities

- Ability to communicate effectively about the Julie Billiart Schools’ mission, vision, and values

- Strong organizational skills and high-level of attention to detail

- Professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

- Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office platforms and Raiser's Edge (or equivalent) nonprofit CRM fundraising software

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the Julie Billiart School network

- Reliable transportation to attend occasional off-site and/or evening/weekend appointments, meetings and events