The Director of the Annual Fund is responsible for the strategic vision, direction, and management of Staten Island Academy’s Annual Fund, which raises funds to support our school’s mission.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
Manage annual fund prospects, including current parents and caregivers, current grandparents, alumni and parents of alumni, with a focus on relationship building and growing philanthropic support for the school.
Oversee all aspects of the Annual Fund process: database, solicitations and mailings, progress reports, and analysis.
Work strategically, as assigned, with the Head of School, senior leadership, and faculty and staff to support ongoing fundraising priorities.
Collaborate with colleagues related to stewardship and fundraising events and volunteer engagement
Represent the School at parent, alumni, and other constituent events
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Understanding of Staten Island
Minimum of 3-5 years related fundraising experience, with a track record of success in annual giving
Must have the ability to work in a collaborative, friendly and respectful manner, with an appreciation and understanding for the goals and mission of Staten Island Academy
Proven ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, colleagues and other key constituents and raise philanthropic support
Goal-oriented self-starter who can work under the pressure of short-term deadlines, while not losing sight of long-term strategic goals and objectives
Creative and innovative thinker who has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
Detail-oriented, organized and analytical with superlative written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge NXT, and online fundraising and donor management platforms.
Staten Island Academy is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation and any other characteristic protected by law.
Staten Island Academy believes that diversity and inclusion among our faculty and staff is critical to our success as a learning community. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented educators and school personnel from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.
We are proud to be Staten Island’s only independent school and the oldest private school in the borough. A co-ed, college prep school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, the Academy builds upon its 125-year tradition to focus entirely on providing the best future for children.
Our Mission:
Students are at the heart of the Staten Island Academy community. Rooted in our history as an independent school since 1884, Staten Island Academy provides an atmosphere that balances intellectual challenge, artistic expression, athletic engagement, and service learning. On our campus, we prepare students to be analytical and ...ethical thinkers, bold advocates, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners. We embrace the differences of our shared humanity through open and ongoing dialogue, fostering an individual and collective sense of belonging. Ultimately, student growth is the measure of our success.