Greensboro Day School seeks a fundraising professional for the position of Part-Time Director of Annual Giving to begin in early 2026.

REPORTS TO:  

Chief Philanthropy Officer

FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt, 12 Month Position

JOB PURPOSE:

In collaboration with the Philanthropy & Alumni Office staff, the Director of Annual Giving is responsible for designing, planning, and leading the Student & Teacher Impact Fund campaign through the solicitation of all GDS stakeholders to meet the School’s Student & Teacher Impact Fund budget goal.

This is a 12-month, part-time (25 hours per week), on-campus position, five days per week, Monday through Friday, and requires regular evening and weekend work. Regular work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Director of Annual Giving models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, effectively develop and implements a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the GDS Student & Teacher Impact Fund for parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, and other community members
• Designs and implements a plan to support an annual giving cycle, including goals and strategies to build and diversify the GDS donor base and elevate overall giving
• Creates compelling and creative messaging around support for GDS including appeals, acknowledgements, pledge reminders, and collateral print and digital materials
• Identifies, synthesizes, and adapts messaging for various audiences in a way that compels action and motivates gifts
• Manages all technology platforms relating to the Impact Fund to reflect real time progress, competition incentives, and creative opportunities for constituents to engage with the campaign throughout the year
• Works collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications Team on messaging, branding, and calendaring related to the Impact Fund
• Creates and manages a multidimensional appeal schedule, in collaboration with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, requiring coordination with various stakeholders (i.e. class agents and grade-level parent representatives) 
• Oversees the annual giving day (#1DayforGDS), including the recruitment and management of parent and alumni volunteers

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participates in philanthropy-related fundraising and stewardship events
• Participates actively in advancement and other school related events
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Head of School 

About Greensboro Day School

Overview Founded in 1970, Greensboro Day School serves 1,020 students from PK to Grade 12 and is located in the bustling city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Head of School Tracie Catlett is currently in her seventh year leading the School, which is witnessing growing enrollment and successfully completed a $27 million capital campaign, which funded two major building projects, one of which is complete, and the second of which will be completed in March 2026. Greensboro (population 300,000) is the third largest city in North Carolina and the largest city in the Piedmont Triad, which also includes Winston-Salem and High Point. You can be in the Blue Ridge Mountains in two hours and on one of North Carolina’s beautiful beaches in three. Community Cornerstones The Community Cornerstones guide our character and citizenship expectations for GDS students, employees, and families. We believe these values are necessary to cultivate an inclusive community of belonging that is safe and welcoming for everyone at GDS. Our Community Cornerstones are Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility. Strategic Vision Our Strategic Vision is to establish Greensboro Day School as a nati...onal leader in independent school excellence and innovation where students reach their full potential, live with purpose, and create a lasting impact on the world.

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