Posted: 13-Jan-26
Location: Huntingtown, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Advancement Manager
Position Overview
The Calverton School seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Advancement Manager to support and manage the school’s fundraising operations and key advancement initiatives. This role is responsible for gift processing and database management, oversight of the Annual Fund,
coordination of major fundraising events, grant writing and management, and support of a forthcoming 60th Anniversary Legacy Campaign. Reporting to the Head of School and working closely with senior leadership and advancement volunteers, the Advancement Manager plays a critical role in
strengthening Calverton’s culture of philanthropy and ensuring smooth, effective execution of all
advancement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Advancement Operations and Raiser’s Edge
- Serve as the primary administrator for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, including accurate gift entry,
pledge management, acknowledgments, and reconciliation
- Maintain donor records, appeals, campaigns, and reporting structures to support fundraising
- Generate regular reports for school leadership and advancement committees
- Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and best practices in donor stewardship
Annual Fund Management
- Manage day-to-day operations of Calverton’s Annual Fund, including appeals, timelines, and
donor segmentation
- Track participation and progress toward annual goals and assist with donor recognition and stewardship efforts
- Coordinate annual giving communications
Fundraising Events
- Coordinate planning and execution of Calverton’s Annual Auction and Golf Tournament,
including
- Vendor and venue coordination
- Sponsor and donor tracking
- Volunteer coordination and event logistics
- Post-event acknowledgments and reporting
Grants and Institutional Giving
- Research and write grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities
- Coordinate internal information gathering and budgeting for grant submissions
- Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes
60th Anniversary Legacy Campaign Support
- Assist with planning and implementation of a 60th Anniversary Legacy Campaign
- Support campaign materials, donor outreach, and stewardship activities
- Track gifts and pledges related to anniversary initiatives
- Coordinate recognition and communications tied to the campaign
Collaboration and Support
- Work closely with the Head of School, CFOO, admissions, athletics, and residential life teams to align fundraising efforts with school priorities
- Support Advancement Committee activities and volunteer engagement
- Assist with donor events and stewardship activities as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Three to five years of experience in advancement, development, or nonprofit fundraising
- Proficiency with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge required
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines
- Experience in an independent school or nonprofit environment preferred
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive
- Collaborative and service-minded
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Enthusiastic about independent school education and community-based fundraising