Cincinnati, OH

Job Description

The Summit Country Day School is actively recruiting for a Development Services Manager. This position is an integral part of the fund raising team. The Manager supports all internal and external development activities. Primary functions including developing and managing annual fund and alumni activities, growing the individual donor base, managing the donor database, analyzing trends and assisting with special event coordination.

The Summit Country Day School Development Services Manager is an integral  part of the fund raising team. The Manager supports all internal and external development activities. Primary functions including developing and managing annual fund and alumni activities, growing the individual donor base, managing the
donor database, analyzing trends and assisting with special event coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Back up other Development Services Manager and cross train on both
  positions
• Participate directly in data input and monitors standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and efficiency of data
• Maximize use of Raiser’s Edge database
• Identify flaws in the system and perform cleanup of data as necessary
• Create templates, queries, reports and exports when necessary
• Process new records, changes of records, and other data into Raiser’s Edge
• Generate mailing lists for publications and events as required
• Process donations following CASE and IRS Standards
• Prepare acknowledgement letters within a 24 to 48 hour turnaround from receipt of gifts or pledges.
• Prepare appeal letters and pledge reminders
• Create proposals, letters of intent and other communications with donors
• Coordinate travel and/or meetings and follow up from trips and/or meetings with solicitation and stewardship letters
• Assist with coordination of events
• Prepare assigned quarterly Board reports, presentations and analysis
• Facilitate donor relations for the school and aid in maintaining best stewardship practices
• Manage stewardship program which includes plaques and other physical
  recognition of gifts, pledge reminders and annual report listing.
• Write donor profiles and other articles as needed
  Coordination with Admissions Department/Staff
• Conduct prospect research
• Prepare prospect lists and reports
• Prepare quarterly action and productivity reports
• Prepare fundraising progress reports as needed
• Aid Annual Fund and Alumni staff in personal solicitation
• Pull regional lists and class lists as needed
• Maintain donor files
• Provide general support of Development Staff such as preparing reports, meeting materials and setting up and taking down for events and meetings as requested; assisting in preparing check requests, other school forms and tracking their progress through school’s system; inventorying and maintaining the office’s stock of supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree with two years’ experience working in a Development Office
• Previous experience in Raiser’s Edge software required
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of team

This job description is not a “contract” between The Summit Country Day School and you It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of you. It is a list of the core responsibilities/functions of the position. The job description duties may be changed at the discretion of the Head of School and/or designee and you may be asked to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

About The Summit Country Day School

The Summit has been a school of choice since 1890 for families in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who value academic excellence and character development. Private, Catholic and independent, The Summit is a leader in early childhood education. Students thrive in a Montessori preschool and are enriched by a college preparatory program through high school.

The Summit’s mission encourages every student, faculty, and staff member “to share fully the gifts that have been given to them by God.” Ours is a community defined by giving – a community that grows stronger through the participation of every member.

Learn More: http://www.summitcds.org/

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates send cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: The Summit Country Day School, ATTN: Director of Human Resources, 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208 or submit via email: humanresources@summitcds.org

Review job description: http://www.summitcds.org/about/documents/DevelopmentServicesManager.pdf