Annual Giving Manager Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Annual Giving Manager 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 1515 West Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 As Carrollwood Day School continues to grow, we are adding an additional position to support our Advancement team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in fundraising or development, will easily build authentic relationships, will have the ability to articulate a genuine passion for CDS and our mission to engage and inspire the community. Carrollwood Day School (www.

CDSPatriots.org) is an innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) independent school located in North Tampa, FL. Since the inception of CDS in 1982, we have prided ourselves on being a community of learners. We have grown from a preschool into a comprehensive program serving more than 1,200 students from age two through 12th grade. Carrollwood Day School stands out as a leader in its commitment to educating the whole child and is recognized nationally for its academic excellence and its school-wide emphasis on character development. Outside the classroom, our students are engaged in a multitude of athletics, arts, and extra-curricular programs. In short, we have

PATRIOT PRIDE

in everything we do at CDS. The vision of Carrollwood Day School is to build a community prepared and inspired to better the world. As an IB World School, we cultivate principled entrepreneurial thinkers for a global society by enriching the mind, strengthening the character, and inspiring the passions of our community. Carrollwood Day School embraces and celebrates the rich diversity of our students, employees, and families from all backgrounds. As an International Baccalaureate continuum school, CDS strives to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each person is valued. We work to intentionally develop cross-cultural competency and appreciation of differences within all constituents. We value the influence of a wide range of experiences and perspectives in our classrooms, relationships, and interactions as we prepare our students to contribute to a diverse and interconnected world. Carrollwood Day School is one of only 36 independent schools in the United States to offer the full curriculum/continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college prep (PYP, MYP, and DP). In 2019, CDS was honored to become one of only 15 U.S. schools to earn membership in the Cum Laude Society and also offer an International Baccalaureate education. In 2022, CDS was welcomed into the prestigious Round Square organization. In 2023, CDS was awarded the Florida and National School of Character Designation for the second time. Understanding that a team of talented, supported, and growth-minded faculty and staff is what leads to student success, the first pillar of our strategic plan is to become the destination school for exceptional educators in the Tampa Bay region. Want to join our team and better the world?

Position Overview:

The Annual Giving Manager plays a key role in the execution and growth of the annual giving program, primarily supporting the Patriot Fund. This position assists with strategy, communications, donor stewardship, and volunteer coordination, and serves as one of the first points of contact for all Patriot Fund-related inquiries. Working closely with the Director of Annual Giving and the Annual Giving Committee, the Annual Giving Manager helps cultivate strong relationships across the community to deepen engagement and increase philanthropic support, with a particular focus on growing annual donors into Talon Society members. This position will report to the Director of Annual Giving. This is a 12-month paid, full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning and execution of the annual giving program to meet or exceed budgeted goals each fiscal year. Drive increased participation and giving across all constituencies, with a focus on donor retention and upgrade strategies. Manage the faculty and staff giving program. Increase focus and participation among evolving constituencies such as grandparents and new family giving in partnership with the Director of Annual Giving. Manage a portfolio and make direct asks for entry level giving up to $1,000. Collaborate with the Annual Giving Committee and volunteers to engage the community and inspire giving. Assist in the development of compelling annual giving communications and printed materials, ensuring alignment with the School’s mission and strategic priorities. Coordinate timely donor acknowledgments, including thank-you letters, tax receipts, pledge reminders, and stewardship touchpoints. Assists with logistics for fundraising related events such as happy hours, donor recognition events such as the Talon Society Reception, etc. Foster strong working relationships across departments and model a collaborative, mission-driven approach. Be a team player; cheerfully participate in or assist with projects and other duties as part of the Advancement team, or as assigned by the Director of Annual Giving and Chief Advancement Officer. Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, and other professional trainings and activities. Model and foster professional standards of communication, personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, collegiality, respect, and discretion. Meet regular and timely attendance requirements, including occasional evening and other required events. Adhere to School policies as described in the Employee Handbook and other materials. Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes Needed for

Success:

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in development, fundraising, or a related field. Demonstrated success in donor engagement and fundraising, with experience cultivating individual gifts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build authentic relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and a variety of demands. Proficiency with donor databases and data-informed fundraising strategies; experience with Veracross is a plus. Proficiency in Google Suite platforms. Commitment to maintain confidentiality and a high degree of accuracy. Desire to collaborate with others and ability to work as a team member. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive work environment. Compensation includes a comprehensive employee benefits package; CDS offers a competitive salary. Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Ashley Gerb, agerb@cdspatriots.org