School Overview

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving approximately 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of developing people the world needs, we believe in a transformational education that gives students agency and purpose, connects them to their global community, and empowers them to make the world a better place for all.

Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence through our academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, artistic self-expression, and a competitive athletic program that challenges students inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, joy throughout the learning process, and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and are inspired to make a difference.

Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountain Range and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Annual Giving is responsible for the development and management of a comprehensive, strategic, integrated effort to build Rowland Hall’s base of Annual Fund donors. This person will also focus on planning and executing stewardship activities for all major gift donors. 

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting all Annual Fund donors, including parents, board members, former board members, grandparents, faculty/staff, past parents, and friends
• Developing a yearly plan to maximize Annual Fund results, in coordination with other development efforts at the school
• Working strategically to increase leadership giving
• Establishing and managing a team of volunteers
• Creating all print and/or electronic solicitation materials
• Maintaining a visible presence in the community (donor lunches, school functions, etc.)
• Working closely with the marketing team to communicate the importance of the Annual Fund, including: writing quarterly articles for the online magazine, contributing articles and donor lists for the Annual Report, writing and updating web pages, and exploring other creative uses of electronic media to communicate a compelling message to our supporters
• Assist in creating financial reports for board meetings, finance committee meetings, and internal and external audits
• Developing recognition opportunities appropriate to Rowland Hall culture and individual donors
• Assist in organizing all fundraising events.  
• Maintaining all related financial materials, and ensuring that all gift acceptance and management policies and procedures are followed with care

Skills and Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Non-profit fundraising experience preferred 
• The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Lift 20–25 lbs and move around equipment to prepare/clean up from events; 
  • Willingness to commit to at least 50% of time off-campus visiting prospects in person;
  • Attend evening and weekend events;
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  • A positive outlook and willingness to be a part of a flexible team;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Skills necessary to effectively use a variety of programs and software, including database programs (Veracross experience preferred);
  • Time management skills;
  • Confidentiality;
  • Support, participate, and value the school’s strategic priorities
     

Additional Information

This is a full-time, year-round, exempt position working in person on campus. Reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement. The optimal start date is October 14, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rowland Hall is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, believes that each individual is entitled to equal opportunity without regard to sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal or state anti-discrimination laws. Rowland Hall’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

About Rowland Hall

Rowland Hall is an independent school in Salt Lake City serving nearly 1,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. Driven by our vision of inspiring students who make a difference, Rowland Hall sets the standard for teaching and learning excellence in a warm, inclusive environment where students form meaningful relationships that cultivate confidence and self-discovery. Transformational academic and co-curricular programs, including experiential learning opportunities, self-expression through the arts, and a competitive athletic program, ensure students are challenged both inside and outside the classroom. We foster curiosity, compassion, and joy throughout the learning process and graduate young adults who know how to think critically and live with purpose. Located near the base of the stunning Wasatch Mountains and adjacent to the University of Utah, a world-class research university and medical center, Rowland Hall attracts a diverse community of families. The school focuses on recruiting and retaining high-quality employees by offering extensive professional development opportunities, salaries that are competitive with local districts and market rates, and a close-knit, supportive community.

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